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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Blue Whales in an Increasingly Noisy Ocean

    Blue Whales are believed to be the largest animals ever. Now they’re an endangered species. This month, no less than three blue whales have been found dead in the Santa Barbara Channel, and evidence shows they collided with ships. On Reporter’s Notebook, Governor Schwarzenegger and wrongful convictions in state courts.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 28, 2007 • 30m Listen

    Blue Whales are believed to be the largest animals ever. Now they’re an endangered species. This month, no less than three blue whales have been found dead in the Santa Barbara Channel, and evidence shows they collided with ships. On Reporter’s Notebook, Governor Schwarzenegger and wrongful convictions in state courts.

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    2 stories
    1. 1:14

      The Mysterious Blue Whales Deaths

      Blue whales can grow to more than one-hundred feet and weigh two-hundred tons, making them larger than any dinosaur discovered. But the largest animals ever to live are now an endangered species .

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      12 min
    2. 13:31

      Bills Before Governor Would Help Avoid False Convictions

      Last year, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed bills designed to prevent wrongful convictions in California. Three new bills are now on his desk after passage this year.

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      12 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 1:1412 min

      The Mysterious Blue Whales Deaths

    2. 13:3112 min

      Bills Before Governor Would Help Avoid False Convictions

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