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    Which Way, L.A.?

    2012 State of the State

    Governor Jerry Brown delivered his annual State of the State address today. We hear excerpts of the speech, political reaction and some analysis.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 19, 2012 • 50m Listen

    Governor Jerry Brown delivered his annual State of the State address today, including proposed cuts in spending and the threat of still more if voters don't approve increased taxes. He also advocated big spending projects, including the High-Speed Rail system critics say the state can't afford. We hear excerpts of the speech, political reaction and some analysis. Also, the ACLU wants a federal court to order Sheriff Lee Baca and his top aides to stop violence by guards against inmates in LA County jails. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, political turmoil in Pakistan, an unstable ally.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

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