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57:05

Barack Obama Blitzes the Southland

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2009/03/19

In the midst of a multitude of challenges early in his first term, President Obama has left Washington for a tour of Southern California, including two town halls and an appearance on The Tonight Show.

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54:31

Sara Jane Olson Paroled to Minnesota

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2009/03/18

After serving terms for deadly crimes in California, Sara Jane Olson has been paroled to Minnesota. We get the latest on the Symbionese Liberation Army. Also, California declines $2.5 billion in stimulus money, and why a man wants to walk to the North Pole 100 years after Admiral Peary. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, green technology and the price of gasoline.

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54:35

Another Budget Shortfall Impacts Politics and Schools

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2009/03/17

Governor Schwarzenegger and the legislature will ask voters to uphold their $42 billion budget deal, but now there’s a new, $8 billion shortfall. How will that impact the May election and continued employment of 26,000 teachers? Also, USC, UCLA and CSUN all head to the NCAA Tourney. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, what easy credit, reduced borrowing limits and higher interest rates mean for consumers and the economy.

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54:26

Lost Jobs, Foreclosures and Homelessness for SoCal...

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2009/03/13

Lost jobs, foreclosures and homelessness are bad news in Southern California, but there is a future for Martin Luther King hospital and medical school. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, has Bernard Madoff been protected by a de-regulated financial system and culture of greed?

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53:57

Holes in the LAUSD Budget Threaten 5500 Teachers

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2009/03/12

Mayor Villaraigosa went to Washington with school and union officials trying to save the jobs of 5500 teachers. Also, a stunning decline in illegal immigration. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, the need for clean energy to combat climate change might revive America’s nuclear industry.

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54:20

Violence in Mexico May Mean Spring Break in Palm Springs

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2009/03/11

Violence in Mexico changes plans for spring break, and a "trigger" provision in last month's state budget deal may increase cuts in state spending and raises in taxes. Also, despite the financial crisis, legislators are wined and dined by lobbyists. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, economic recession now threatens political upheaval around the world.

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53:28

The Latest on Stem-Cell Research in California

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2009/03/10

The Obama budget and tax plan would shift America’s wealth from the top down. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, is it time to close the gap between rich and poor or would increased taxes remove incentives for the wealthy to keep on working? Also, today the President lifted the Bush restrictions on stem cell research. What’s the impact on California, where voters invested $3 billion five years ago? Plus, 50 years of Barbie.

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54:26

Supreme Court Hears Debate on Prop 8

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2009/03/06

The world’s biggest insurance company is getting history’s biggest bailout. But where are billions of taxpayer dollars going? On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, would revealing the names of AIG’s creditors be a threat to the world’s financial system? Also, the State Supreme Court hears arguments for and against Proposition 8, which made same-sex marriage unconstitutional. We hear about possible signals of how the court might rule. Plus, a prominent LA homebuilder

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54:35

The Mayor Gets Four More Years (and Other Election...

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2009/03/05

Mayor Villaraigosa is still the Mayor of Los Angeles, but Measure B, his solar initiative, is behind in a race that’s too close to call. We get the election results, a preview of tomorrow’s Proposition 8 showdown and the latest on Dodger star Manny Ramirez. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the bad, the good and what it takes to bounce back from the Great Recession.

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54:38

California's Next Elections: Coming Right Up!

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2009/03/04

With Israel and the Palestinians divided among themselves, Hillary Clinton is reaching out to a country anathema to the Bush Administration. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, can Syria play a role in the peace process? Also, California’s next elections. Governor Schwarzenegger’s budget deals will be on the ballot in May. If they pass, will the state stay in business? What if they fail?

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53:39

Hey LA, There's an Election Tomorrow!

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2009/03/03

Mayor Villaraigosa is running for re-election with just token opposition, but the ballot offers plenty of other choices. We talk about city politics with knowledgeable insiders. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, is there a paradigm shift in the so-called War on Drugs? Is criminalizing drugs wasting billions of dollars while addiction and violence increase? Would legalization perpetuate a dangerous cycle and make matters worse?

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52:57

LA Mayor Villaraigosa Appears Headed for Re-election

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2009/02/27

Suspected terrorists held for years without charges or trials create a conflict between constitutional rights and national security. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we hear what Barack Obama's promise to restore American values could mean. Plus, does Mayor Villaraigosa deserve re-election? Is it safe to run for the City Council in Cudahy?

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54:24

Los Angeles Elections: City Attorney and City Controller

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2009/02/26

San Francisco's last major newspaper faces big trouble, and LA's facing a city election, though very few people are paying attention. Also, is it time for California to get a new constitution? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, after weeks of grim predictions, did President Barack Obama lift the nation's mood in his first address to the joint session of Congress?

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54:25

Shining Sunlight on Measure B: The Solar Panel...

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2009/02/24

Measure B on next week's ballot has set off a debate on the best way to expand solar energy in Los Angeles. Also, Slumdog Millionaire: Hollywood and Bollywood. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, a discussion about the priorities and diplomatic style of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she winds up her visit to Beijing.

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52:31

Obama Crosses the Border; State Legislature Makes a Deal

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2009/02/20

In the wee hours this morning, one final Republican signed off on a deal to stitch up California's $42 billion financial wound. But the state's a long way from fiscal stability. The state's voters will have to ratify the deal. We hear what Governor Schwarzenegger will have to campaign for. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama talked free trade today in Canada, where the government pays for healthcare.

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55:06

Budget Update; Foreclosures in Southern California

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2009/02/19

The President says he'll spend $75 billion to help stop foreclosures and keep home prices from going down. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we learn who qualifies for assistance and whether the rescue plan will be good for the economy. Also, the rescue plan's possible impact in California, a warning about the budget deadlock and a city election that won't bring much change.

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54:02

What California Might Get from the Federal Stimulus...

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2009/02/18

Bipartisanship didn't work on Capitol Hill, but the massive stimulus bill passed anyway, as we hear on our rebroadcast of today's To the Point. Also, what California might get from the federal stimulus package and what Sacramento's budget deal will ask of state voters if and when it ever passes.

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54:16

Will Local Talent Flee California's Financial Mess?

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2009/02/17

California's ongoing budget crisis has become an argument for companies with good jobs to pull up and move to Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon. We hear the pitch and what's being done to counteract it. On today's rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama wants more troops in Afghanistan, but the US presence is increasingly unpopular. So is a corrupt and ineffective government. We hear about the challenges of shifting the focus on terror from Iraq to South Asia

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54:07

Taxes and Spending, from Washington to Sacramento

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2009/02/13

A debate on LA’s solar energy plan. Is Measure B good government or bad politics? Plus, an update on the state budget and, on our rebroadcast of To the Point, a $789 billion stimulus package is likely to pass the House and Senate. What's in the bill? Did Republicans force enough compromises to tarnish a victory for President Obama?

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54:34

Tentative Budget Deal Reached

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2009/02/12

Word of a budget deal in Sacramento includes these numbers: $14 billion in new taxes, $16 billion in spending cuts and $10 billion in new debt. We get the details and hear about charges that Republicans are breaking anti-bribery laws. Also, what’s in store for the Motion Picture and Television retirement home? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama wants big money to forestall foreclosures. Is that a sound public investment? Why is homeownership equated with

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