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26:45

Is the Silver Screen Losing Its Luster to the Small...

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/23

Oscar season is about Hollywood celebrating its best, but has the small screen replaced the silver screen as the home for great storytelling? Plus, has Barack Obama replaced Hillary as Hollywood’s darling? Jim Sterngold guest hosts.

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26:22

The Politics of Education

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2007/02/22

Public education is back on the ballot next month with four school board seats up for grabs and Measure L. We hear about term limits, campaign contributions and Mayor Villaraigosa's involvement in school reform. And why is there no argument against Measue L in the official voter's guide? On Reporter's Notebook, the five most common surnames of homebuyers in California are all Latino. What does that mean?

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26:42

Barack Obama Storms Los Angeles

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/21

Barack Obama is coming to California at the beginning of his campaign, not just to collect contributions but to ask for votes. He'll be collecting Hollywood money tonight in Beverly Hills, on a day he also addressed real voters, signaling the importance of the state's plan for a February primary and it's significance to the liberal Senator from Illinois. We hear about both events. Also, Governor Schwarzenegger calls a court ruling a “threat to public safety” and, on Reporter's

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27:09

Jet Blue, the Oscars and Presidents Day

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2007/02/20

Jet Blue was one of America's success stories until the blizzard on Valentine's Day. Since then, it's been a disaster. Full operation should be resumed by Wednesday, but the founder and chief executive says he's humiliated and mortified. Also, the latest buzz on the Oscars and we learn how Presidents Day evolved from patriotism to salesmanship.

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27:00

California's Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaigns?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/16

Next week California will see presidential candidates by the handful, including John McCain and Barack Obama, trolling for votes in addition to just raising money. Is that already giving the state more clout than it’s had in decades? Also, should insurance companies or the state pay for healthcare?

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26:58

Should the Public Subsidize Grand Avenue?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/13

Mayor Antonio Villariagosa is all in favor of spending $100 million in taxpayers' money to subsidize the Grand Avenue Project in downtown LA, but County Supervisor Mike Antonovich says it could turn into an "endless subsidy." That issue, as well as the contribution of several acres of public land, will be on tomorrow's agenda for the Los Angeles City Council and the Board of Supervisors. The project, partly designed by Frank Gehry, will be across the street from Gehry's iconic

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26:19

China, the Next Colonial Power in Africa?

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2007/02/09

Why did the Pentagon choose to announce a new focus on Africa while Chinese President Hu Jintao is on a 12-day tour of the continent? Does China's increasing economic attention there a threat to US interests in the region? Guest host Lawrence O'Donnell looks at the Chinese approach to investment in Africa, human rights and economic development. On Reporter's Notebook, Nancy Pelosi's plane. How big is too big? (An expanded version of this program was originally broadcast earlier

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26:37

Street Gangs Go International

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/08

The Los Angeles Police Department is hosting an international summit on gang violence. We talk with the Chief and others about the spread of gangs, their impact around the world and the limits of law enforcement.

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27:03

Race, Violence and the Juvenile Courts

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/07

The last of nine teens got probation today in the Long Beach Halloween assault of three white women. It's a case that's unsettled a city known for diversity and raised questions about the juvenile justice system. We get several perspectives. On Reporter’s Notebook, a listener talks back to a charge of racism.

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12:13

Front-Loading the Primaries

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/06

Big and little states are trying to increase their influence in next year's presidential elections by holding their primaries earlier. Will voters be singing Christmas carols in New Hampshire? (An extended version of this discussion was originally broadcast earlier today on To the Point.)

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16:59

Anonymous Sources, Political Payback and the Public's...

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/02

Influential reporters are revealing protected sources at the Lewis "Scooter" Libby trial. Is the free press at risk in the courtroom? We hear about anonymous sources, political payback and the public's right to know. On Reporter's Notebook, Italy's former Prime Minister issues a public apology to his wife.

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17:48

Can Congress Be 'The Decider' on Iraq Troop Surge?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/02/01

When it comes to the Iraq war, President Bush says he is the only "decider." But even Republicans disagree. Can the Congress tell the President what to do? Can either party agree on what that should be? Plus, arrest warrants are issued for US agents accused by Germany of "extraordinary rendition."

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20:29

The Growing Standoff between the US and Iran over Iraq

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/01/31

President Bush told NPR yesterday he has no intention of attacking Iran. Yet while the United States is not engaged in armed conflict with Iran, sources confirm that we are at "war by other means," and that America’s allies in the Middle East are very supportive. We hear from Middle East experts about rumored US plans for military action.

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19:18

The Libby Trial and Revelations from Bush White House

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/01/30

President Bush's former press secretary testified in court today against Vice President Cheney's former top aide. What did Ari Fleischer say about what "Scooter" Libby knew and when he knew it? What's being revealed about a notoriously secretive White House?

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26:51

Gridlock on the Highways Above, Streets Below

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/01/26

We talk about two kinds of congestion tonight. What would you pay to get out of freeway traffic and be on your way? Plus, overcrowded classrooms from the point of view of a student.

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26:28

Has LA Gang Violence Turned into Ethnic Cleansing?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/01/25

Some experts say that gang violence in Los Angeles has turned into a campaign of ethnic cleansing. What's behind the increase in racial violence and why have ongoing attempts at intervention failed so far? Are Latino gangs trying to push black residents out of their neighborhoods? Jim Sterngold guest hosts.

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26:38

Spank a Child, Go to Prison

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/01/23

Democratic Asemblywoman Sally Lieber plans to introduce a ban on the spanking of children by parents. When the San Jose Mercury News broke the story, it got 86 pages of comments from readers. On Reporter's Notebook, in next year's presidential campaigns, will California matter for more than money?

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26:48

Can the Gang Capital of the World Get Its Act Together?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/01/19

The mayor and city council are taking on LA's epidemic of gang violence. Can multiple agencies figure out how to make progress by working together? Can latest effort transcend the efforts of the politics past or it is another recipe for failure? Plus, three competitive bids for the LA Times.

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26:45

Have Magnet Schools Outlived Their Usefulness?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/01/18

By the deadline this coming Friday, some 60,000 kids will have applied for just 15,000 slots in the LA Unified Magnet School Program. All over the district, parents are trying to game an admissions system that's based in part on racial quotas that are 30 years out of date. The magnets were born to accomplish integration. If they don't do that, what are they good for? Are race-based admissions even legal under California law?

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28:00

Marshall Plan Urged for LA's Gang Violence Epidemic

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/01/16

After increasing steadily for more than 20 years, gang violence is now costing Los Angeles $2 billion a year. It's reaching beyond high-crime neighborhoods to other parts of the city. We take a long look at what's wrong and what it will take to make any real improvement. Plus, the cost of cold weather to California's economy, and the jazz world mourns Alice Coltrane.

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