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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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26:25

Why Is LA Homelessness on the Rise?

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2015/05/14

Homelessness in LA County has increased by 12% in the past two years — to 44,000, more than the populations of many local cities. Official blame goes to slow economic recovery, but people who work with the homeless say public agencies aren't doing their jobs or spending enough in the right ways.

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21:42

Judicial Independence Gets an Angry Challenge in...

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2015/05/13

Orange County Judge Marc Kelly sparked national outrage when he ruled that the 25-year mandatory minimum sentence for a convicted child molester was "cruel and unusual punishment." Some voters want him recalled, and politicians have told him to resign. Legal ethics prevent him from speaking out for himself, but defenders — including a retired judge — say he was just doing his job. We hear both sides.

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18:20

Should Cops Be Trained to Deal with the Mentally Ill?

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2015/05/12

The police killing of an unarmed, homeless man has dramatized changes in Venice — once the home of "shabby chic," now rapidly gentrifying like the rest of the Westside. City officials are faced with contradictory complaints: with some residents angry that there aren't enough police and others saying they're too many. We hear local voices, including Councilman Mike Bonin.

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24:24

Is Expanded Ride-Sharing Service Coming to LAX?

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2015/05/08

Drivers for Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing companies are picking up passengers all over LA, but they're not allowed at the region's major traffic hub, LA International Airport. Mayor Garcetti says they should be able to operate there, too. But traditional taxis are hurting, and cheaper competition will increase the pain.

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23:30

DWP General Manager Apologizes for Criticizing Audit

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2015/05/07

First, an audit revealed uncontrolled spending of ratepayers' money by two mysterious "institutes" run jointly by the DWP and its major union. Now, it turns out the "institutes" will be paid millions more. So far, Mayor Garcetti's administration has failed to offer solutions to a puzzle at City Hall.

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21:12

Density, Development and the Battle for Hollywood

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2015/05/06

Two skyscrapers won't be towering over the Capitol Records building any time soon. A local judge has sided with community groups and Caltrans, ruling that a $1 billion project will have to go through another round of environmental review.

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22:22

Tesla's Battery: Luxury Item or Energy Storage Game...

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2015/05/05

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced the company's latest product. Powerwall is a series of lithium ion batteries that he says can store enough kilowatts to supply a typical home's needs for up to 10 hours, allowing consumers to grab energy when prices are low, and save it for peak times.

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25:37

Turning the Cameras Back on the Police

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2015/05/01

The LAPD is close to becoming the nation's largest police force with body cams on all officers, but the vast majority of videos won't be made public. So civil rights groups have launched a new smartphone app for users to simultaneously upload cell phone videos of police stops they observe. In a camera-everywhere culture, does this create a zero-sum game?

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24:26

Echoes of History — in Washington and Los Angeles

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2015/04/30

As the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress today, Shinzo Abe offered condolences for Americans killed in World War II—but not for wartime atrocities in Korea, China and elsewhere. He was applauded in Washington, but he'll get a mixed reception when he comes to California tomorrow. Americans of Asian descent are already protesting.

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19:02

LA Police Commission Approves a Plan for Cop Cameras

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2015/04/29

The LAPD has taken another step toward being the nation's largest law enforcement agency to put body cameras on officers, but it didn't happen without an argument. The Police Commission says they'll provide clarity in controversial incidents and greater accountability. The ACLU agrees with the goal but says the Commission's policy "will likely do more harm than good."

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25:45

Can the LA River Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis?

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2015/04/28

The concrete flood-control ditch known as the LA River is being called "The Next Frontier" by an influential business group, supported by Mayor Garcetti. Along its banks, "some of the worst environmental conditions in California" could be reversed, it says — and replaced by new housing. But, with clean-up costs in the billions, could current residents still afford to live there?

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25:52

Will Minimum Wage Kill LA's Small Theater Scene?

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2015/04/24

The National Council of Actors' Equity has overruled a two-to one vote by its own union members here in Los Angeles. Most theaters with less than 100 seats will have to pay $9 an hour—even if the actors themselves want to volunteer. Will ending a long-standing local tradition mean fewer productions?

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29:31

Tough Vaccine Bill Advances in Sacramento

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2015/04/23

A State Senate bill would force parents opposed to mandatory vaccinations to home-school their children. Opponents have compared its author to Hitler, threatened physical violence, and packed a hearing room for the second time in a week. We hear how amendments were passed under tight security and without public testimony.

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25:47

Water Districts Struggle to Adapt to Water Restrictions

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2015/04/22

Since Governor Brown imposed a 25 % reduction in water use some cities have complained, and regulators have made adjustments. Is the entire process in jeopardy after yesterday’s court ruling on water pricing?

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26:02

LACMA's Future and the Zumthor Building

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2015/04/21

LACMA's 50th anniversary gala on Saturday revealed $675 million of new art and a crowd that included Hollywood celebrities. We talk with Director Michael Govan about changes he's made and his vision of LACMA's future, including a controversial new building -- no longer being called, "The Blob."

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20:57

Is Greywater the Future of Water Conservation in Los...

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2015/04/17

When you drain your bathtub or finish washing your clothes, the water goes down the drain and out to the ocean. It might as well water your garden. Instead, you irrigate with water you could use for drinking or cooking. Continuing drought makes that a wasteful alternative. Calls for conservation are creating a market for greywater systems.

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23:18

Cable TV, Broadband and Media Monopolies

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2015/04/16

The PUC says it has the authority to block a $45 billion telecom merger in California. Why should Southland customers care which company has the cable TV monopoly? Would it weaken their signals if the PUC killed the merger here but federal regulators approved it for the rest of the country?

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27:32

Lawsuit Could Stop Water Pricing Aimed at Conservation

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2015/04/15

The Metropolitan Water District, which supplies about half Southern California's water, has announced a 15% reduction AND promises "stiff surcharges" on 26 cities or local agencies that go over their limits. We talk to the MWD's General Manager about what that could mean, and hear about a pending court decision that could prevent cities and water districts from encouraging conservation.

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25:14

Traffic Court and the Poverty Trap

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2015/04/14

Ferguson, Missouri isn't the only place where traffic courts drive poor people deeper into poverty. In California, more than 4 million people have had their drivers' licenses suspended after traffic fines they couldn't afford were increased by escalating fees and penalties.

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26:21

Cell Towers, Radiation and Public Safety

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2015/04/10

In a major disaster in LA County, cops and firefighters in 88 cities should be able to talk to each other. But the federal government has suspended funding for a single communications system to replace 40 separate networks. It's all about claims that giant new cellphone towers on fire stations will increase the risk of cancer in local neighborhoods.

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