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    Now It's the Prius' Brakes

    Toyota has recalled some 5.3 million vehicles but not the Prius, the hybrid symbolic of engineering excellence. Early today, the company publicly conceded there are problems with braking systems on the 2010 Prius.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Toyota has recalled some 5.3 million vehicles but not the Prius, the hybrid symbolic of engineering excellence. Early today, the company publicly conceded there are problems with braking systems on the 2010 Prius. Hours later, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation. Kate Linebaugh is in Detroit for the Wall Street Journal.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Kate Linebaugh

      Reporter, Wall Street Journal

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Can Tea Parties Brew Real Political Change?
    1. 0:00Now It's the Prius' BrakesYou’re reading this
    2. 7:42Can Tea Parties Brew Real Political Change?
    3. 44:22Healthcare Costs Climb a J-Curve
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