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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Does Philip Anschutz Own LA?

    This week's New Yorker magazine is getting special attention in Southern California for an article called, " The Man Who Owns LA ."  It's about the Anschutz Entertainment Group, or AEG, most famous for Staples Center, LA Live and Farmer's Field, the NFL stadium that's been given a name even though it hasn't been built yet.

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

    This week's New Yorker magazine is getting special attention in Southern California for an article called, "The Man Who Owns LA." It's about the Anschutz Entertainment Group, or AEG, most famous for Staples Center, LA Live and Farmer's Field, the NFL stadium that's been given a name even though it hasn't been built yet. Connie Bruck is the writer.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Connie Bruck

      New Yorker

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    The Fate of Redevelopment in California
    1. 0:00Redevelopment in California is Over, at Least for Now
    2. 20:19Does Philip Anschutz Own LA?You’re reading this
    3. 26:55Romney under Attack before New Hampshire Primary
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