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    Which Way, L.A.?

    California's 'Jungle Primary'

    California's June primaries aren't really primaries any more. The top two vote-getters for any office will go on to the November general election regardless of party. That, combined with the redrawing of district boundaries for the legislature and Congress, have changed the nature of state politics.

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

    California's June primaries aren't really primaries any more. The top two vote-getters for any office will go on to the November general election regardless of party. That, combined with the redrawing of district boundaries for the legislature and Congress, have changed the nature of state politics.

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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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      Lata Pandya

      Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?

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      Thomas Elias

      syndicated columnist and author

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      Jessica Levinson

      Professor, Loyola Law School

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    California's 'Jungle Primary'
    1. 0:00LA Approves Plastic Bag Ban
    2. 6:01California's 'Jungle Primary'You’re reading this
    3. 21:12For First Time since Gretzky Era, Kings Back in Stanley Cup
    4. 25:56Egyptians Vote in Historic Election
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