Which Way, L.A.?
Merging Airlines, Reforming Politics and Managing Public Lands
Would taking the parties out of primary elections take "the jackass quotient" out of state politics? We hear about Proposition 14 on next month's ballot. Also, why are Olvera Street merchants getting a rent increase while a billionaire may get city property for a dollar a year? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the merger of United and Continental will leave the US with just four major airlines.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenProposition 14 would take the parties out of primary elections and let voters pick any candidate they chose. Would they go for moderates instead of extremists? We hear a debate. We also hear about the latest rent dispute on LA's Olvera Street and the possibility of giving billionaire Eli Broad 82,000 square of public land for a dollar a year. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the merger of United and Continental will leave the US with just four major airlines. Will the combined carriers finally start making money? Will that mean fewer flights and higher fares?
Banner image of Olvera Street market: David Moore
