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Which Way, L.A.?

What's Shamu's Future at SeaWorld San Diego?

The Coastal Commission has approved bigger tanks for 11 killer whales at a cost of $100 million. That sounds like a victory for Sea World in San Diego -- but the Commission rejected both a captive breeding program and the introduction of any new orcas. Does Sea World have a future?

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By Warren Olney • Oct 13, 2015 • 19m Listen

The Coastal Commission has approved bigger tanks for 11 killer whales at a cost of $100 million. That sounds like a victory for Sea World in San Diego -- but the Commission rejected both a captive breeding program and the introduction of any new orcas. Does Sea World have a future?

Also on the program, USC has fired the controversial football coach Steve Sarkisian…with good wishes for his "personal well being." Some alumni and others are asking why it's taken so long.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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