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    A California Drama without a Hollywood Ending

    Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has lost another round in his ongoing battle with his own Republican Party, the Democrats and the voters of California.  We look at yesterday’s crushing election results and the bleak future of a state with a deficit of $21 billion. Also, the credit card reform bill is "armed" and ready to go, and the "missing link" as media blockbuster.

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    By Warren Olney • May 20, 2009 • 50m Listen

    Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has lost another round in his ongoing battle with his own Republican Party, the Democrats and the voters of California. We look at yesterday’s crushing election results and the bleak future of a state with a deficit of $21 billion. Also, the credit card reform bill is "armed" and ready to go, and a possible key to human evolution rolled out like a Hollywood movie.


    Banner image: (L to R) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) depart the Oval Office of the White House after meeting about auto efficiency and emissions. Photo: Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

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