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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Has a Rift Developed between AEG and the NFL?

    Magic Johnson and his partners paid a big price for the Dodgers. Are they also playing ball with the NFL? We hear what LA's learning about the business of big time sports.

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 3, 2012 • 51m Listen

    Magic Johnson and his wealthier partners paid a huge price for the Dodgers. Are they also playing ball with the National Football League? All that space around Dodger stadium could be a challenge to plans by AEG, Mayor Villaraigosa and the LA City Council for development of Farmers' Field and part of the convention center. We hear what LA's learning about the business of big time sports. Also, promoters now claim California's rapid rail system won't be a "train to nowhere" after all. Will it ever get up to speed? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, will big data and big money mean big trouble?

    Banner image: (L-R) Dodger Stadium by Jake N., Staples Center by Rina Laxa

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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