John Blank

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp

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Deputy Chief Economist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp

John Blank on KCRW

The world is watching for the impact of history's first downgrading of the credit rating of the United States. How important is it? How worried should Americans be?

Dow Jones Impact in Los Angeles?

The world is watching for the impact of history's first downgrading of the credit rating of the United States. How important is it? How worried should Americans be?

from Which Way, L.A.?

Maybe drivers in the capital of the car culture really do hate traffic after all. Threatened with " Carmageddon " this weekend, massive numbers stayed off the road.

'Carmageddon' Didn't Happen, Should We Do This More Often?

Maybe drivers in the capital of the car culture really do hate traffic after all. Threatened with " Carmageddon " this weekend, massive numbers stayed off the road.

from Which Way, L.A.?

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For the first time since 1972, California Democrats are positioned to make a difference. Fourteen candidates showed up for the party convention in San Francisco.

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Under a new Trump administration plan, about 55,000 US-born children could be evicted from their homes because their parents are undocumented.

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President Trump has invited Iran to “pick up the phone and call” him. He’s also threatened the “end” of that country. It’s the latest act  in a long international drama.

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The final episode of “Game of Thrones” aired Sunday after eight seasons. Its main theme song, “A Song of Fire and Ice,” has become iconic and recognizable among millions of fans.

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Well, you can try.

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