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Which Way L.A.?
Newest Episode: Thu March 11, 2010. 03:02 AM
Award-winning moderator Warren Olney leads lively. thoughtful and provocative discussion on the issues Southern Californians care about. 'Which Way. L.A.?' draws from newsmakers around Los Angeles, the state, North America and around the world to present all sides of the issues.
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LA County's presiding judge is threatening to close courtrooms and lay off staff, delaying civil trials due to a shortage of money. He has his eye on a pile of cash meant for construction, but judges in other parts of the state are just saying, "No." Also, a clarification on the Toyota recalls. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, should terrorist suspects be tried in civilian courts or military tribunals? Should the Obama Justice Department have hired lawyers who represented accused terrorists in the past?
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Another claim of sudden acceleration and a $40-billion defense contract with only one bidder. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama is back on the campaign trail, asking crowds to tell fellow Democrats to vote for healthcare reform.
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A California Insurance Company has inadvertently given President Obama something he much needed, an understandable argument for healthcare reform. Also, Kathryn Bigelow makes Hollywood history. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, bombing attacks may have hardened the resolve of some Iraqis to take part in yesterday's voting. But the results won't put an end to widespread corruption.
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Fifteen states have won federal Race-to-the-Top money for school reform, but not California. That's $700 million in much-needed funds the state won't get. We ask the Superintendent of Public Instruction and others, what happened? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the taxpayer bailout of banks that were "too big to fail" was followed up with the promise of finance reform to protect consumers.
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The certainty of increasing deficits has LA City officials talking. Will they lease public assets, spend down the reserve fund and lay off workers, including cops? What about making a plan based on priorities? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, there might be good news for the US in both Pakistan and Afghanistan, but that conclusion is open to different interpretations...
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Attorney General Jerry Brown wants to be Governor all over again. Today's official announcement emphasizes what he's got plenty of: experience. He was first elected to that same job in 1974. We find out what's new. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, was the orca that killed his trainer at SeaWorld an wild animal out of control or just curious about her ponytail? Should killer whales and dolphins be used for entertainment of human beings?
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Frank and Jamie McCourt made $108 million ? tax free. Now they plan to raise ticket and parking prices for Dodger games without increasing the payroll. What's in store for the team? Also, the state's new Assembly Speaker. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Greece is on the brink of financial ruin, and proposed austerity measures have sparked strikes and street demonstrations. What's the roll of Wall Street banks? Will hedge funds reap profits by making things worse?
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Tailpipe and treadmill testing of old cars for smog may become things of the past in California. New technology could mean more effective inspections, lower costs, fraud control and air that's safer to breath. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, with Barack Obama presiding, Democrats and Republicans hashed out the details of healthcare reform for several hours across the street from the White House.
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The LA Unified School Board's accused of cow-towing to organized labor after control of most schools in a high-profile reform plan went to organized administrators and teachers. We hear from Board members and others. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, before Akio Toyoda took the stand, members of Congress asked Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood some of the questions Toyota owners want answered.
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The City of LA took another hit to its credit rating today. Will Neighborhood Councils be a financial casualty? Unemployment, bank bailouts and government gridlock have created a nightmare scenario for the party in power. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, will the Democrats lose control of either the House or the Senate in this mid-term election year?
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The Mayor and City Council of Los Angeles are talking budget cuts, layoffs and selling off golf courses, parking lots and even the zoo. How bad is it? Also, for the first time in the lengthy debate on healthcare reform, President Obama finally came up with his own plan today. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, would it increase coverage and cut costs, and break the partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill?
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Fri February 19, 2010. 03:00 AM
President Obama has made it clear that nuclear power must play a role in America's drive for a clean energy future. By backing nuclear power, the President seen as trying to win GOP support for his bigger environmental and climate goals. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Chery Glaser considers the political, economic and environmental considerations of the President's decision. Also, the Dalai Lama, political leader or pop icon? On Reporter's Notebook, the Winter Olympics get hip.
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Thu February 18, 2010. 03:00 AM
Is it just bravado or is President Obama really as confident as he seems about next week's bipartisan White House summit on healthcare reform? In this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Lawrence O'Donnell talks about what advantages Republican leaders will have in the unprecedented televised negotiating session. Also, Toyota considers another recall, and the judge who changed the face of Little League Baseball.
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Wed February 17, 2010. 03:00 AM
The US launched a major new offensive in Afghanistan this weekend. But just four days in, questions are already cropping up about the challenges troops face and their odds of long-term success. The mission depends heavily on cooperation from both Afghan forces and the Afghan government. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Chery Glaser learns whether they're up to the job. Also, revving up the debate over nuclear energy, and a activist group goes after affirmative action.
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Wed February 17, 2010. 03:00 AM
The US launched a major new offensive in Afghanistan this weekend. But just four days in, questions are already cropping up about the challenges troops face and their odds of long-term success. The mission depends heavily on cooperation from both Afghan forces and the Afghan government. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Chery Glaser learns whether they're up to the job. Also, revving up the debate over nuclear energy, and a activist group goes after affirmative action.
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One of the most popular sports in Washington these days appears to
be the blame game. With the loss of the Democrats' filibuster-proof
majority in the Senate and healthcare reform struggling in the final
lap, questions are cropping up about who's to blame. On the rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Chery Glaser speaks
with some critics of Barack Obama's inner circle who say that the
Obama White House is more focused on campaigning than governing. Also,
a shorter school year for LAUSD, and struggling to fill the jury pool.
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Fri February 12, 2010. 03:00 AM
On the thirty-first anniversary of the Islamic revolution, Iran is marked by ongoing turmoil, with pressure within for regime change and pressure from the international community that wants to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry explores how the revolution has changed Iran and Iranians. What role do the clerics who led the revolution play in the country today? Also, an "angry" dissatisfaction with Washington, and protecting an iconic Hollywood landmark.
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Thu February 11, 2010. 03:00 AM
It's been almost a month since a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti. Aid workers are still struggling to cope with a situation that some have described as worse than the 2004 tsunami. In the rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry explores humanitarian efforts. What aid is reaching people? Who still needs help? What are the biggest challenges? Also, Greeks strike over austerity measures, and health-insurance provider Anthem/Blue Cross under the microscope.
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With its Prius recall and problems with a sticking accelerator pedal, Toyota is front and center in the news. But regulations run far and wide in the life of the American consumer. There are hundreds of state and federal agencies that are supposed to make our lives safer. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry asks whether they really do the job. Plus, of tea and Sarah Palin and a conversation about Mayor Villaraigosa's latest deficit-reduction plan.
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Tue February 09, 2010. 03:00 AM
On our rebroadcast of To the Point, in this mid-term election year, is political rhetoric obscuring the real issues in the debate of trying the alleged Christmas Day bomber? Sara Terry guest hosts.
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