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Which Way, L.A.?

Local Reaction to President Obama's Inaugural

California is one of the bluest states in the union. How did President Obama’s second inaugural address sound to America's most diverse community?

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By Warren Olney • Jan 22, 2013 • 1h 0m Listen

California is one of the bluest states in the union, and it's been Obama Country for two national elections in a row. Now the President has a record, but today he was looking forward to his second term. How did his inaugural address sound to America's most diverse community: to blacks and Hispanics, gays and lesbians and to grassroots workers the President is asking to do more? On our rebroadcast of today'sTo the Point, analysis of the second inaugural address: shoring up the base and challenging the Republicans.

Banner image: Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 21, 2013. Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Director of Content, News

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