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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Is CA spending its money on the right things?

    Governor Jerry Brown has admitted that there’s less money than there should be in California’s coffers. In fact, the state is projected to run a $1.6 billion deficit by next summer. So scholarships for middle class college students are on the chopping block.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 24, 2017 • 1 min read

    Governor Jerry Brown has admitted that there’s less money than there should be in California’s coffers. In fact, the state is projected to run a $1.6 billion deficit by next summer. So scholarships for middle class college students are on the chopping block.

    The full episode

    1 of 5
    The state of California: Not enough money, so what's getting cut?
    1. 0:00Is CA spending its money on the right things?You’re reading this
    2. 11:09What can LA learn from San Francisco's effort to provide more public bathrooms?
    3. 19:53Oscar nominations: La La Land sweeps, Amy Adams weeps
    4. 29:43Why white people need to step up to address persistent racism
    5. 42:56Where to find traditional Chinese New Year dishes in LA
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Anna Scott

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      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    The state of California: Not enough money, so what's getting cut?
    1. 0:00Is CA spending its money on the right things?You’re reading this
    2. 11:09What can LA learn from San Francisco's effort to provide more public bathrooms?
    3. 19:53Oscar nominations: La La Land sweeps, Amy Adams weeps
    4. 29:43Why white people need to step up to address persistent racism
    5. 42:56Where to find traditional Chinese New Year dishes in LA
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand