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Which Way, L.A.?

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26:41

The State Legislature Takes Aim at Election Campaign...

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2007/06/20

For three decades, California cities and counties have enacted their own limits on political campaign contributions. Now, Democrats and Republicans in Sacramento have joined together to stop that practice. Also today, William Bratton gets a second term as Chief of the LAPD. On Reporter’s Notebook, damage control at the Smithsonian Institution.

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27:01

Indian Gambling: Genetics and Politics

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2007/06/19

After generations of victimization and genocide, Native Americans have reaped a bonanza from legalized gambling that has led to disputes about which land is sovereign to Indian tribes. Also, LA City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo’s city-owned car; who else is driving it?

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26:52

Cats, Dogs and California Politics

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2007/06/15

A Sacramento reporter says Californians are fighting like cats and dogs over cats and dogs. A bill forcing owners to spay or neuter their pets has generated thousands of letters, e-mails and angry debates in legislative committee rooms. On Reporter’s Notebook, LA Times columnist Steve Lopez tells Mayor Villaraigosa to grow up.

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26:22

Has Time Run Out for King/Harbor Hospital?

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2007/06/14

The federal government is threatening to withdraw half the budget of LA County’s King/Harbor Hospital - formerly called King/Drew - because of the danger to patients. What would the closure of King/Harbor mean for health care county wide? On Reporter's Notebook, surviving on Food Stamps.

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26:38

Is Smart Growth a Dumb Idea for Los Angeles?

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2007/06/12

Twenty years ago, Los Angeles voted for slow growth in an effort to stop urban sprawl. As the population increased, city officials are now touting “smart growth”. Smart growth will create density in taller buildings that are near public transportation. Can it work in a city designed for the automobile?

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26:41

Western leaders set goals for slowing global warming,...

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2007/06/08

As leaders at the G-8 Summit reach agreement about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, what about the role of rapidly growing countries such as China and India? On Reporter's Notebook, he’s not your average NBA superstar, but the Cavaliers' Lebron James is about to outshine them all.

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28:45

Can Bush Score During His Lame-Duck Years?

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2007/06/06

President Bush is in Europe for the G-8 Summit which starts tomorrow, but he’s already facing criticism for his proposal on global warming. With new leaders in Europe, will Bush be able to form new political alliances? On Reporter's Notebook, the war that changed the map of the Middle East - a look back at the six-day Arab Israeli War. Sara Terry guest hosts.

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38:59

Star Wars in Europe - is the U.S. Pushing Russia's...

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2007/06/05

President Bush's plans to deploy a missile defense system in eastern Europe has unnerved Russia, causing President Putin to warn today that Moscow could take retaliatory steps. Is a new arms race likely? What effect will public opposition in Poland and the Czech Republic have on Bush’s deployment plans? What about complaints that the defensive shield is still an unproven technology? Also, Islamist militants in Iraq say they'll release a video of three missing American

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31:55

The Global Agenda on Whaling

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2007/06/01

In Alaska this week, the International Whaling Commission has been holding its annual meeting where conservation-minded countries have faced off once again with nations that want to catch more whales. Which side is gaining momentum?

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38:19

Should the Private Beliefs of Candidates be Subject...

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2007/05/31

Nearly forty-seven years after John F. Kennedy tackled the religion question in his successful bid for the presidency, a candidate’s religion is once again emerging as a significant campaign issue. Can Republican Mitt Romney make voters comfortable with the fact that he’s a practicing mormon? On Reporter’s Notebook, how NOT to ask questions.

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30:52

The Need for a Stable Iraq

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2007/05/30

After nearly three decades of formal silence, representatives from the U.S. and Iran met in Baghdad yesterday and agreed on the need for a stable Iraq. On Reporter's Notebook, anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan pulls up stakes outside the President's Crawford ranch and heads for home.

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25:42

Charter Schools, Bus Fares and a Casualty at the LA...

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2007/05/25

Headquarters of the MTA were overrun by protesters today due to a plan to increase fares. The MTA cites rising costs, a massive deficit and expanded services for the cost increase. Also tonight, Eli Broad gives another 6 million dollars for charter schools. On Reporter’s Notebook, columnist Al Martinez has been pushed out at the LA Times.

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26:57

L.A.'s Gang Problem: Audits, Most-Wanted Lists and...

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2007/05/24

Mayor Villaraigosa says gangs are his number one priority. One expert complains that his budget provides a tiny fraction of what’s needed to deal with a problem that has plagued LA for generations. City Hall says first, it's time for an audit. Does this mean just another study, or a real effort to determine what works and what doesn’t?

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26:52

Angry Westside Homeowners Plan to Recall Councilman...

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2007/05/23

Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss says he’s running for City Attorney, but a group of Westside homeowners wants to recall him from his current office. Also tonight, Attorney General Jerry Brown on California’s war against global warming. On Reporter’s Notebook, saving the whales.

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26:38

Should California Bet on Privatizing the Lottery?

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2007/05/22

California state spending rises faster than revenue, and nobody wants new taxes. Programs for the most needy people get cut first. Governor Schwarzenegger says privatizing the lottery would raise so much money so fast it could jump-start public works projects, pay down the debt and finance universal health care. Should it be leased… or sold? Or is it a lousy idea? We’ll hear a debate in this edition of Which Way, L.A.?

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26:14

In the Car Capitol of the World, it’s Bike to Work Day

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2007/05/18

In Beijing, China, a city of bicycles is becoming a city of cars. Is it time for car-clogged Los Angeles to become a city of bikes? In Making News, we discuss a Senate compromise on illegal immigration.

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26:39

Is Paris Hilton Getting a Bad Rap?

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2007/05/17

Is Paris Hilton getting what she deserves - forty-five days in jail for violating her drunk-driving probation and knowingly driving with a suspended license? First, we discuss Mayor Villaraigosa and yesterday’s school board elections. Lastly on Reporters Notebook, Los Angeles plans Darfur Observance Day.

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26:49

Can California Go Green While Cutting Public Transit?

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2007/05/16

Governor Schwarzenegger and Mayor Villaraigosa want to be warriors against global warming, but that's easier said than done. Going green means getting people out of their cars, but the Governor is cutting funds for public transit and the Metropolitan Transit Agency is raising fares. We talk about contradictions in public policy.

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26:44

Fires Aftermath on Catalina Island and in Griffith Park

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2007/05/15

The Catalina fire is not out yet, but tourists are coming back anyway. On the Catalina Island and in LA’s Griffith Park there’s debate about how to restore the beloved environments. Should natural ecosystems be rebuilt even if that means getting rid of tourist attractions? What’s the best way to avoid more fires in the future? On Reporter’s Notebook, tomorrow’s LA school board elections could make a big difference. Do voters care?

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26:55

A Charter School Challenges LA Unified

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2007/05/11

Should Locke High School, one of LA’s poorest performers, be turned over to the charter school organization Green Dot? A majority of the teachers have signed petitions calling for change although their union is dead-set against the idea. First on Making News, we examine the continuing investigation on the May Day clearing of Mac Arthur Park.

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