Which Way, L.A.?
Which Way, L.A.?
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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 from around the world to present all sides of the issues.
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Off-year Election Results and Water for California
Anthony Villaraigosa talks about his choice for a new chief of the LAPD and the rest of his own term as mayor. Plus, the State Legislature finally passes a water program, including $11 billion in bonds that will have to get voter approval. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Republicans took governorships from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey. A Democrat took a congressional seat from the GOP in upstate New York. Maine voters said "no" to same-sex marriage. What messages do "off-year elections" carry for national politics?
Obama and Middle East Peace; Villagraigosa and the LAPD
Mayor Villagraigosa has chosen Deputy Chief Charlie Beck to succeed Bill Bratton as Chief of the LAPD. We hear from both men and get reaction from a cross section of city figures. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Hillary Clinton's having a tough time with Israelis and Arabs, and Congress is about to condemn a UN report on war crimes in Gaza.
Credibility in Afghanistan and Homeless in LA
Despite the recession, the number of homeless people in LA County has gone down, or has it? Ethics investigations are underway into two local members of Congress. Latinos are celebrating the Day of the Dead. On To the Point, Abdullah Abdullah has dropped out, so there won't be a run-off, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai will get a second term. Will he be "credible" to his own people or to President Obama as he decides whether to send more American soldiers?
The 'Public Option,' TV Sets and the Dodgers in Divorce Court
Today's North Hollywood synagogue shooting, greening TV sets, and the Dodgers in divorce court. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, the "public option" is not dead after all. The House and the Senate will debate two different versions of healthcare reform.
Swine Flu, the Decline of Newspapers and the Chief of the LAPD
California newspapers are on the ropes. As they compete with themselves on the Internet, the New York Times may be covering local news in LA and San Francisco. We hear about that and the three insiders most likely to succeed LA Police Chief Bill Bratton. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, mixed messages about swine flu and the availability of H1N1 vaccine have led to confusion and unexpected public anxiety.
China's Economy and California's Water Wars
After years of delay and months of closed-door negotiations, a massive state water plan is finally out in the open. Does that mean it can be voted on this week as legislative leaders predicted? We hear from Sacramento. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, China will soon pass Japan as the world's second largest economy, but it's not easy to cope with such rapid expansion. How long can the growth continue? Can the US and China afford to be adversaries?
Executive Pay on Wall Street and New Digs for the LAPD
Parker Center has been replaced as police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Does the new building, so far without a name, represent a new way for the LAPD to protect and serve? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, traders and brokers who almost wrecked the economy got bonuses anyway, even as their companies were being saved by taxpayer bailouts. Will Obama Administration pay cuts punish the right people? Will new rules protect against another recession?
Local Politics with National Impact; LAPD's New Home
On Reporter's Notebook, the legacy of the first Chief to reshape the LAPD. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, local elections in New Jersey, Virginia and Maine could be important for the President, the Democratic Party and same sex marriage. Also, the Pay Czar cuts executive compensation.
Afghanistan's Run-off Election and Women in America's Workplace
Women are half the workforce. Why don't they get the same pay as men for the same job? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, incompetence, corruption and Afghanistan's presidential election. Will a run-off produce what the White House calls a "credible partner" deserving of more US troops to fight the Taliban and maintain stability?
Pakistan, Medical Marijuana and the Rights of Reporters
The LA City Council gets a proposal to regulate medical marijuana. Will it allow sales for money? Did the LA County Sheriff violate laws protecting reporters' freedoms? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan.
Big Banks, Medical Marijuana and the LAPD
The federal government won't crack down any more on medical marijuana, but local officials are itching to prosecute. Plus, Mayor Villaraigosa says keep the LA Police Department at full force — whatever it costs. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, even Alan Greenspan says it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail."
The President Goes to The Big Easy; Bill Bratton's Leaving LA
California's public employees take another hit, a veteran reporter remembers Parker Center and LAPD Chief Bill Bratton talks about politics in Los Angeles. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama touched down briefly in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time."
High-level Talks in Moscow and Immigration Enforcement in LA
The Obama Administration's new approach to immigration enforcement. Also, does California's constitution need reform. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Hillary Clinton's in Moscow to talk about Iran's nuclear program and the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, not to mention Afghanistan.
Gays in the Military and Slavery in America
There are some 40 to 50,000 slaves in America today, and Los Angeles is a center for human traffic. We hear about the anti-slavery activists being recognized here tonight. We also talk with KCRW’s Matt Holzman, on a sailing ship above the Arctic Circle. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, President Obama has again promised to revoke “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” but legalizing gays and lesbians in the military will take an act of Congress.
War and Peace in Afghanistan; Hyperlocal Journalism in LA
As mainstream newspapers go out of business, "hyperlocal reporting" could be the future of journalism. We hear how it's working in Southern California. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the Taliban, al Qaeda and Afghanistan are some of the issues facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Considered the dean of Southern California broadcast journalists, Warren tackles the issues Southern Californians care about. Expanding that concept, To the Point deals with issues of national concern and is on air in most major metropolitan markets across the country. On any day, you’ll hear a fast-paced, news-based talk show featuring multiple perspectives on a single major issue, with Newsmaker and Reporters Notebook features, as well.
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Which Way L.A.? is made possible in part by the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, the Nathan Cummings Foundation, and the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation, which supports study and research into policy issues of the Los Angeles region.
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