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Which Way, L.A.?

The High Price of Saving a Single Soldier; Bailing Out California

Israel may be on the verge of swapping a thousand Palestinian prisoners for one kidnapped soldier who's become a cause célèbre.  On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we look at the dilemma faced by right-wing Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the possible consequences, both good and bad. Also, bailing out California. On Reporter's Notebook, will a Rhodes scholar be the next poster child for the NFL?

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By Warren Olney • Dec 24, 2009 • 51m Listen

Israel may be on the verge of swapping a thousand Palestinian prisoners for one kidnapped soldier who's become a cause célèbre. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we look at the dilemma faced by right-wing Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the possible consequences, both good and bad. Also, bailing out California. On Reporter's Notebook, can a Rhodes scholar play in the National Football League and go to on to become a neurosurgeon?

Banner image: An Israeli demonstrator walks past cardboard cut-outs of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit during a protest outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem, calling for Shalit's release December 21, 2009. Photo: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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