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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Homeownership and the Fading American Dream

    In the aftermath of the housing market collapse and the sub-prime mortgage scandal, President Obama promised help for millions of homeowners trying to avoid foreclosures.  That hasn't happened.  We hear what's going wrong and what it could mean for the future.

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

    In the aftermath of the housing market collapse and the sub-prime mortgage scandal, President Obama promised help for millions of homeowners trying to avoid foreclosures. That hasn't happened. We hear what's going wrong and what it could mean for the future.

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    The NBA Season Shrinks with a Two-Week Lockout
    1. 0:00Can Professional Basketball Get Back on Its Game?
    2. 13:25Governor Brown Signs California 'Open Carry' Ban
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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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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      ProPublica

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      Cembrye Ross

      14-year homeowner

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      Alyssa Katz

      author, 'The Influence Machine'

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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    The NBA Season Shrinks with a Two-Week Lockout
    1. 0:00Can Professional Basketball Get Back on Its Game?
    2. 13:25Governor Brown Signs California 'Open Carry' Ban
    3. 25:42Homeownership and the Fading American DreamYou’re reading this
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