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27:22

Sam Zell's Deal from Hell

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/08/20

On this special combined edition of Which Way, LA? and Politics of Culture, it's been a period of vast upheaval at the Los Angeles Times under Sam Zell's ownership. How exactly did he manage to use the employees' pension fund as collateral? How secure are the futures of Times employees? Also, will California Republicans and Democrats take off for their national party conventions without passing a state spending plan?

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14:46

Russia, the US and a Double Standard in Foreign Policy

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2008/08/19

Russia claims it's pulling out of Georgia, but its troops and tanks remain near the capital city of Tiblisi. Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has called for negotiations to prevent "the definitive estrangement of our two countries." We get an eyewitness account and debate whether, after invading Iraq, the US is using a double standard when it condemns Russia’s action across its own, international border.

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16:01

Hillary and the Convention

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2008/08/15

Just as her most committed supporters have been demanding, Hillary Clinton's name will be put in nomination at the convention in Denver.

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15:22

Bush Talks Tough to Russia

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2008/08/14

The world has been waiting for the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Georgia. Early today, the President announced that the pentagon would lead a humanitarian effort.

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14:48

Oil, Democracy, and Russian Tanks in Georgia

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2008/08/13

In Moscow today, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he's ordered a halt to military operations in Georgia. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, current President of the European Union, said the two had worked out terms for a provisional cease-fire. He's on his way to present them to leaders in Georgia, where President Mikail Saakashvili continues to accuse Russia of indifference to world opinion in its commitment to regime change.

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15:24

Are the US and Russia Heading for Another Cold War?

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2008/08/12

As Russian troops moved further into his country and bombs fell close to his capital city, Georgia's president, Mikheil Saakashvili, decried Russia's actions as an "invasion, occupation and annihilation of an independent, democratic country." Also, the impact of the war in Georgia on the campaign for the president, and Hillary Clinton's role at the Democratic convention in Denver.

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26:49

The Foreclosure Crisis: What Does It Look Like?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/08/08

Brown lawns, graffiti, squatters and West Nile Virus are just some of the symptoms of a housing market that’s in decline. As the number of foreclosures increases all over Southern California, local agencies are finding violations of nuisance codes along with threats to public health.

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27:06

When State and Federal Laws Conflict, Guess Who Wins

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2008/08/07

Medical marijuana was approved by California voters 12 years ago. But under federal law, it’s as illegal as cocaine and heroin. The US Supreme Court says federal law prevails, so a jury has convicted a Morro Bay dispensary owner for selling and distribution despite his support from the town mayor. Also tonight, three LA area hospitals are accused of recruiting homeless people for Medicare fraud.

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26:16

Is there More Sales Tax in California’s Future?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/08/06

Governor Schwarzenegger promised that it would never happen, but in private conversations he’s floated a one-cent sales tax increase to balance the budget. On Reporter’s Notebook, the temperature in the ground at one spot in Ventura county: 812 degrees.

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26:22

Seven Billion Dollars but What’s the Plan?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/08/05

LA Unified wanted a $3.2 billion construction bond on November's ballot until a poll by Mayor Villaraigosa showed that voters would go for more. Now the District is asking...

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26:38

Public Services, Public Finance and Partisan Politics

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2008/08/01

Governor Schwarzenegger has made good on his threat to fire part-time workers and cut 200,000 full-time salaries down to the minimum wage. At the same time, Democrats and Republicans are working on plans to balance the budget by taking money from city and county governments. Are political leaders once again putting off the day of reckoning?

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25:58

Can a Southern California City Retain “That Small...

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/07/31

Can the maddening increase in traffic congestion be controlled by putting a limit on commercial development? That’s the question facing the voters of Santa Monica. Opponents insist that growth is inevitable and can be accommodated without an increase in traffic. Each side accuses the other of making a false promise, and the debate has divided Santa Monica with just about every other Southern California city watching intently to see how the vote comes out. Tonight we’ll hear No

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25:59

Can California Integrate its Prisons Without Violence?

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2008/07/30

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27:01

Is it Time for Sam to Scram?

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2008/07/29

You may see the slogan on bumper stickers if a local politico has his way. The message is that Sam Zell should sell the LA Times and leave town. It comes after the latest round of staff cuts and the final appearance of the Opinion and Book section in yesterday's paper. Also, an update on the fire near Yosemite and ballot arguments about same-sex marriage.

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26:16

Can Governor Schwarzenegger Slash the Payroll to Keep...

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/07/25

In the recall election against Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger promised to end the annual budget crisis once and for all. But once again this year there's no state budget, and the revenue shortfall is $15 billion. Schwarzenegger's public opinion rating has dropped to 40% and the legislature's is much lower than that. Now Schwarzenegger says he's cutting the salaries of state workers—down to the federal minimum wage.

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26:30

Alcohol is a 'Catastrophe' for California

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2008/07/24

A new study claims that one person dies every hour in California because of alcohol. The total economic cost is $38 billion, 90% due to violent crimes. Traffic accidents account for just 20%. Also, California's mortgage-default rate has hit a record.

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26:42

A Big New Park in a City That Needs Many More

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/07/23

Downtown Los Angeles has its first new park since 1895. Vista Hermosa, with a beautiful view of the city’s steel-and-glass skyline, is ten and a half acres of open space and green technology. Among major American cities, LA remains last in accessible parkland, especially in communities of color. We hear about the new park and why there aren’t more like it.

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26:30

Health Insurance: Will You Get What You Think You...

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/07/22

A health insurance policy cancelled just when you need it most is a nightmare come true. Blue Cross and Blue Shield will pay 13 million dollars to settle claims investigated by the Governor’s Department of Managed Health Care, but consumer groups claim that’s not enough for leaving policy-holders stuck with tens of thousands in medical bills.

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26:33

The Politics of Energy in California

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2008/07/18

Seventy-eight percent of Californians are driving less, 68% are spending less--and substantial numbers are more willing than they used to be to consider nuclear power and even drilling for oil and gas off shore. Also tonight, there’s still no budget, but the legislature’s gone home. On Reporter’s Notebook, a 5-day strike at campuses of the University of California may end before the rest of the world knows it began.

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26:30

Mayor Villaraigosa Speaks Out

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2008/07/17

The Mayor of Los Angeles was out of town for two out of four weeks last month, visiting Israel, supporting Barack Obama and raising money for his own re-election campaign next year. Tonight we’ll ask Antonio Villaraigosa how he’s tending to city business on gangs, underperforming schools, the LAPD and increasing fees for city services. We’ll also hear the latest on the IndyMac bank—now under an FBI investigation for fraud.

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