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Which Way, L.A.?

Golden State Isn't So Shiny Any More

California cuts in services will follow massive tax-breaks for big corporations. How did a great state become so dysfunctional? Also, If Sam Zell’s losing control of the LA Times, will likely new owners be better or worse? On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, President Obama’s put healthcare reform at the top of the White House agenda.

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By Warren Olney • Jun 9, 2009 • 52m Listen

The Governor and the Legislature are debating budget reductions in public, but tax cuts for business were worked out behind closed doors. We hear about that, talk about what’s become of “The Golden State,” and hear what might be next for the Los Angeles Times. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, President Obama’s put healthcare reform at the top of the White House agenda. Would universal coverage bring cost control? As debate rages over a public option to private insurance, why is a single-payer plan off the table?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Christian Bordal

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    Katie Cooper

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