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    Which Way, L.A.?

    High Tech Chemistry and the War on Drugs

    Synthetic drugs providing cheap highs that appear to be legal are being sold over the counter all over the country—and on the Internet. What are they? Also, India was again, struck by a massive power outage. On Reporter's Notebook, the Democratic Convention has unanimously voted to make same-sex marriage part of the platform.

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

    Synthetic drugs providing cheap highs that appear to be legal are being sold over the counter all over the country—and on the Internet. What are they? Also, India was again, struck by a massive power outage. On Reporter's Notebook, the Democratic Convention has unanimously voted to make same-sex marriage part of the platform.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      KCRW

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Jeffrey Scott

      Spokesperson for the DEA

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      Freelance Reporter

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    Big Stem Cell Grants and Apple Vs Samsung
    1. 0:00Big Stem Cell Grants
    2. 14:55Apple Vs Samsung Patent Dispute Goes to Court
    3. 26:19 High Tech Chemistry and the War on DrugsYou’re reading this
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