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    Can Bankruptcy Save Detroit?

    Detroit, once America's fourth largest city, is a shadow of its former self and $18 billion in debt. Yesterday, it became the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 19, 2013 • 51m Listen

    Detroit, once America's fourth largest city, is a shadow of its former self and $18 billion in debt. Yesterday, it became the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history. Also, a new strategy for making the increased cost of college easier to pay for, and President Obama talks about the Trayvon Martin killing.

    Banner image; A woman walks next to the abandoned Packard Motor Car Company building, that ceased production in the 1950's, in Detroit, Michigan. Photo: Rebecca Cook/Reuters

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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