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Which Way, L.A.?

Award-winning moderator Warren Olney leads lively, thoughtful and provocative discussion on the issues Southern Californians care about.

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53:43

Voters Put Essential Services on the Chopping Block

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2009/05/28

Is California about to mortgage its future, or can it wise up to its financial crisis like New York City did in the 1970's? We get the latest from Sacramento. Also, Prop 8 is being challenged in federal court. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the pros and cons of a bill that would revolutionize energy use and change the lives of Americans.

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53:56

A Court Nominee in DC; Same-Sex Marriage in California

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2009/05/27

The State Supreme Court upholds Proposition 8, the ban on same sex marriage, but also rules that 18,000 gay and lesbian marriages are still legal. We unravel today’s decisions. Also, the latest on possible state budget cuts. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, the pros and cons of Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's choice to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter.

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51:57

War's Medical Miracles and Who Gets to Use Them

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2009/05/26

Like other wars, the war in Iraq has produced its share of medical miracles that help repay the sacrifices made by wounded veterans. But some involve high technology that is very expensive. On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we hear about some developments, who pays to make it available and how it's decided which veterans qualify. Also, civil rights cases are in the spotlight at the Supreme Court, and a film festival that celebrates military achievements.

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54:49

A Weaker Mayor Villaraigosa after Yesterday's Election?

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2009/05/22

LA's newly elected city attorney wants to "transform City Hall" by making officials "independent" of one another. Is Mayor Villaraigosa weaker after Tuesday's voting? Will the State get any help from Washington? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama and former Vice President Cheney disagreed on interrogations, Guantánamo Bay, the Constitution and the rule of law.

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55:24

Is California Facing a Financial Armageddon?

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2009/05/21

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has lost another round in his ongoing battle with Republicans, Democrats…and the voters of California. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we look at yesterday's crushing election results and the bleak future of a state with a deficit of $21 billion. On Which Way, LA?, we hear what Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature have to say.

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53:49

Has the Federal Consent Decree Improved the LAPD?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2009/05/20

Budget cuts will prevent the LA Police Department from continuing to grow, but Chief Bill Bratton says it shouldn't be cut at all. He also wants out from under a federal consent decree imposed after the Rampart scandal. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, upgrading the Hubble Space Telescope and the future of manned space flight.

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53:38

The ABCDEF's of California's Propositions

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2009/05/19

New rules for mileage standards, new markets for medical marijuana, and a last look at six ballot measures and some local elections. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at the Obama White House.

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54:03

Budget Havoc Hits State, County and City

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2009/05/15

A grim future for state and local government whatever the results of next week's elections. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, with new commanders and a focus on counterinsurgency, President Obama is making Afghanistan "his" war. What are the goals? Will Congress, including the Democrats, agree they're sustainable and worth the cost in troops and money?

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54:11

The Nation-State of California?

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2009/05/14

California's being called a nation-state without the tools or the vision to act in its own interests. Also, marijuana dispensaries in LA outnumber Starbucks. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, credit card companies, once denounced for offering easy credit, are under fire for tightening up, using psychological profiles of customers.

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54:05

The Race to Replace Congresswoman Hilda Solis

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2009/05/13

LA teachers won't be allowed to stage a walkout on Friday. Judy Chu is giving Gil Cedillo a tough fight in a so-called "Hispanic" congressional district. Plus, will the State of California go the way of Chrysler? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pope Benedict XVI's Middle East "pilgrimage" has turned contentious.

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52:16

City to Cut Watchdog Programs to Save Layoffs

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2009/05/12

The LA City Council is looking at major program cuts to avoid layoffs. What will that mean for the Ethics Commission and Neighborhood Councils—two civic watchdogs created by city voters? Also, the cause of the Jesusita fire. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, same-sex marriage, a movement that's been picking up speed and the efforts to slow it down.

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54:06

Say It Ain't So, Manny

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2009/05/08

Manny Ramirez's suspension for 50 games, the Santa Barbara Fire and the latest warning about state finance. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the high cost of higher education and President Obama's plan to create a big, new entitlement program.

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52:17

Obama Fleshes Out Border Policy with Call for Cash

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2009/05/07

President Obama wants new money for border control. Is he paving the way for immigration reform? We hear about proposals for change coming sooner than had been expected. Plus, an update on LA's housing market, and the Dodgers are on a roll. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the Obama Administration is hosting the presidents of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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62:38

Getting Rid of Bad Teachers

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2009/05/06

An update on swine flu and the challenge of firing tenured teachers. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, the newly elected leaders of the US and Israel meet in two weeks to tackle the ongoing struggle for Middle East peace. Will they agree to disagree on Iran’s nuclear program and a Palestinian state?

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54:27

Why Is LA Healthcare More Costly than San Diego's?

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2009/05/05

For so-called “end of life” treatment, Medicare spends 85% more in Los Angeles than it does in San Diego. Does LA have more sick people? Does it have more hospitals than it needs? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, with Fiat on tap to merge with Chrysler, will it also buy Opel from GM? When two big Detroit firms have been “restructured,” what kinds of cars will Americans be driving?

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54:00

Weiss and Trutanich, Candidates for LA City Attorney

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2009/05/01

Carmen Trutanich and Jack Weiss are running a bare-knuckle campaign for LA City Attorney. So far, each candidate has made the other the issue. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, college graduates face a declining job market. We hear about crushed expectations, volunteer work and one graduate who's networked his way to a job a week in all 50 states.

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54:50

What If California Budget Propositions Fail?

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2009/04/30

California voters have a message that Sacramento may not want to hear. We find out about the dismal prospects for budget measures on next month's special election. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama today thanked Pennsylvania's Arlen Specter for switching parties.

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53:55

The Swine Flu, Here and in Mexico

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2009/04/29

The Governor declares a Swine Flu emergency but says there’s no cause for alarm. Also, the Attorney General calls for police reform in the City of Maywood, and preservationists zero in on the Century Plaza Hotel. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, Iraq is beset by outbreaks of violence as the US begins troop withdrawal. Are they the “last throes” of insurgents and terrorists or evidence that stability will require outside assistance?

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49:26

Detroit Revs Up One More Time

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2009/04/28

The latest news from Detroit includes Chrysler's efforts this weekend to make deals that will keep it from heading to bankruptcy. Meantime, General Motors announced a revised business plan today, as well as the closure of historic Pontiac line. What concessions did the unions make? What does Chrysler need to do to convince creditors not to pull the plug? What's next for the big three? Also, journalists in jail. Who’s watching out for the watchdogs? Sara Terry guest hosts this

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53:51

Author of Torture Memo on the Ninth Circuit Court

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2009/04/24

One of the memo writers is now a justice on the federal appeals court for the western states. What's the case against Jay Bybee? bad news about the high school exit exam, but good news about state finance. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, pressure builds to prosecute former Justice Department lawyers for supporting harsh interrogation techniques.

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