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49:41

Trying to Root Out the Taliban

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2010/02/17

The US launched a major new offensive in Afghanistan this weekend. But just four days in, questions are already cropping up about the challenges troops face and their odds of long-term success. The mission depends heavily on cooperation from both Afghan forces and the Afghan government. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Chery Glaser learns whether they're up to the job. Also, revving up the debate over nuclear energy, and a activist group goes after affirmative

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52:22

Has President Obama Failed to Match the Potential of...

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2010/02/16

One of the most popular sports in Washington these days appears to be the blame game. With the loss of the Democrats' filibuster-proof majority in the Senate and healthcare reform struggling in the final lap, questions are cropping up about who's to blame. On the rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Chery Glaser speaks with some critics of Barack Obama's inner circle who say that the Obama White House is more focused on campaigning than governing. Also, a shorter school year

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49:31

Revolution Day in Iran Splits Populace

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2010/02/12

On the thirty-first anniversary of the Islamic revolution, Iran is marked by ongoing turmoil, with pressure within for regime change and pressure from the international community that wants to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry explores how the revolution has changed Iran and Iranians. What role do the clerics who led the revolution play in the country today? Also, an "angry" dissatisfaction with Washington, and protecting

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50:32

Help for Haiti?: The Work Has Just Begun

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2010/02/11

It's been almost a month since a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti. Aid workers are still struggling to cope with a situation that some have described as worse than the 2004 tsunami. In the rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry explores humanitarian efforts. What aid is reaching people? Who still needs help? What are the biggest challenges? Also, Greeks strike over austerity measures, and health-insurance provider Anthem/Blue Cross under the microscope.

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49:26

Putting on the Brakes: Are Government Regulators...

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2010/02/10

With its Prius recall and problems with a sticking accelerator pedal, Toyota is front and center in the news. But regulations run far and wide in the life of the American consumer. There are hundreds of state and federal agencies that are supposed to make our lives safer. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry asks whether they really do the job. Plus, of tea and Sarah Palin and a conversation about Mayor Villaraigosa's latest deficit-reduction plan.

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51:59

Terror on Trial: Politics as Usual

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2010/02/09

On our rebroadcast of To the Point, in this mid-term election year, is political rhetoric obscuring the real issues in the debate of trying the alleged Christmas Day bomber? Sara Terry guest hosts.

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51:49

Can Tea Parties Brew Real Political Change?

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2010/02/05

Scott Brown was sworn in today, the Republican who won the late Ted Kennedy's US Senate seat in Massachusetts. A lot of the credit for that game-changing political upset went to the Tea Party movement, whose convention begins today in Nashville, Tennessee. But it's still not clear just what the Tea Party movement is. As we hear on this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, tea partiers themselves are struggling to figure out if they're a movement, an adjunct of the Republican

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51:41

For Toyota, How Bad Will It Get?

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2010/02/04

Toyota worked hard to be number one in automobile sales throughout the US, and it carefully cultivated its reputation for quality and reliability. Last month, sales nationwide declined by some 16% while the sales of other cars were on the increase. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, will the repairs work? How serious are the latest concerns? How can Toyota recover from the tarnishing of its image?

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51:37

The Battle over the Budget in an Election Year

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2010/02/03

The Democrats are in big trouble in this election year, and there's no better evidence than the $3.8 billion budget President Obama presented yesterday. He had to concede that the economy's bad and will have to get worse before it gets better, and described himself of being caught between reducing the deficit in the long run and the need to create jobs in the short run. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, we hear more about the economics and the politics behind the budget,

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51:57

Time to Negotiate Peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan?

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2010/02/02

To say these are challenging times for the Obama Administration in Afghanistan would be a gross understatement. With the Taliban possibly at their greatest moment of strength, is this the best time to negotiate or the worst? On the rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we hear a debate.

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53:53

In DC, the State of the Union; in CA, High-Speed...

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2010/01/29

Will the President's push for rapid rail get construction started in California? Also, after years of debate the LA City Council's produced a medical marijuana ordinance almost nobody likes. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, during last night's State of the Union Address, President Obama admitted mistakes while defending his first year in office. What does he want for the future? What is he likely to get?

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54:52

The President Gets Ready to Speak; California Prison...

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2010/01/27

California claims it's reducing the number of people in prison at the same time it's increasing public safety. Some cops and victims' rights groups claim dangerous criminals will be turned out on the streets. We hear both sides. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, just one year ago, Democrats were talking about a new political era. Now, President Obama faces a nation of angry voters.

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52:46

Free Speech for Corporations; Political Competition...

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2010/01/26

In 2008, Californians voted for real, election-day competition between Republicans and Democrats, but Proposition 11 sounded easier to implement than it's turned out to be. We hear what's happening to a process that was supposed to restore democracy. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, has the US Supreme Court scored a victory for free speech or increased the influence of money in politics in it's 5-4 ruling removing campaign spending limits for corporations.

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54:00

Google in China and Marijuana in California

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2010/01/22

The State Supreme Court issues a ruling on medical marijuana. Also, the City of LA may lay off workers after all and privatize assets, including Ontario Airport, and the rain might not be as disastrous as predicted. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, cyber attacks on Google in China have turned into an international incident with Hillary Clinton calling today for "consequences" and "condemnation."

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54:16

GOP Upset in Massachusetts; Rain, Political Storms in...

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2010/01/21

If it happened in Massachusetts, can it happen here? The late Ted Kennedy’s seat has gone Republican. Is Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer in trouble? What about Attorney General Jerry Brown, who wants to be governor all over again? We look at the sea-change in politics and check the weather.

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54:54

Rebuilding Haiti and Reforming American Schools

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2010/01/20

Today's the deadline for schools competing for money under the President's Race to the Top. Does LA Unified have a chance? Why are some other school districts not even trying? Also, the LA City Council finally passes an ordinance to regulate medical marijuana. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, search and rescue is one thing, but critics say the resources to rebuild Haiti could be wasted in a country that's already too dependent on the rest of the world.

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54:07

Politics in Massachusetts; Heavy Weather in Southern...

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2010/01/19

Today's rain has already led to evacuations, and this is just the beginning. We get the latest forecast and update preparations for what could be a very wet week. On Martin Luther King Day, is "yesterday's dream today’s reality?" On our rebroadcast of To the Point,President Obama has made a desperate effort to save one vote in the Senate, which could mean life or death for healthcare reform and the rest of his agenda. We hear about tomorrow's special election to replace the late

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52:59

Same-sex Marriage; High-speed Rail; Privatizing...

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2010/01/15

The State of California auctioned off the OC Fairgrounds today to a developer who bid a lot less than the place was supposed to be worth. What will that mean for the state budget crisis? Also, another challenge to promoters of high-speed rail from San Diego to San Francisco. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, California's ban on same-sex marriage is on trial in a case that may end up in the US Supreme Court. We get a progress report and learn the impact of public proceedings on

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55:19

Wall Street Gets a Grilling; LA Responds to the...

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2010/01/14

LA firefighters are ready to leave for Haiti to provide earthquake relief as LA's Haitian community waits for word on families and friends back home. Plus, we ask a private art dealer if he'll have conflicts of interest as director of LA's Museum of Contemporary Art. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, commissioners investigating the cause of the Great Recession got tough today with four Wall Street bankers, including the head of Goldman Sachs.

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54:02

Education Reform in Washington and in Los Angeles

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2010/01/13

The deadline has passed for outsiders who want control of some campuses in LAUSD, the latest step in one of the nation's most dramatic efforts at school reform. We hear from charter operators, teachers and parents competing to be in charge. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama's "Race to the Top" in education features charter schools and standardized tests to evaluate teacher performance.

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