Which Way, L.A.?
Climate Agreement in Copenhagen; Education in Sacramento
Will the politics of Sacramento deprive California of federal money to Race to the Top in Education? Would the changes required be worth it? Also, did the LA Times really "invent" Los Angeles? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, rich and poor countries are battling in Copenhagen -- along with China, India and other countries that are becoming major polluters as they fight poverty with increased industrialization.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenCalifornia spends $50 billion a year on education. Should it adopt reforms to qualify for $700 million more from Washington? Also, how the Chandler Family used the LA Times to "invent" Los Angeles. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, rich and poor countries are battling in Copenhagen -- along with China, India and other countries that are becoming major polluters as they fight poverty with increased industrialization. Is there any chance for a major agreement?
Banner image: Governor Schwarzenegger discussed the importance of immediate Assembly action on Race to the Top legislation
In this episode
3 storiesIt's Down to the Wire on Climate Agreement in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen today, dozens of developing countries—including China, India and Brazil—threatened to walk out of climate talks , insisting that the developed world isn’t doing enough to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the story28 minRace to the Top Is Mired in the Muck
The Obama Administration is dangling between $350 and $700 million federal dollars in front of California’s education establishment, but it’s at risk of being lost to politics in Sacramento. The deadline is January 19, 2010.
Read the story18 minHow the LA Times 'Invented' Los Angeles
It's a book based on a movie about a newspaper: Inventing LA : The Chandlers and Their Times. The text of the cocktail-table sized publication is by Bill Boyarski, who adds insights not included in Peter Jones' film of the same name.
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