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    Which Way, L.A.?

    How Safe is High School Football?

    The National Football League recently paid 765 million dollars to 4500 former players—without admitting responsibility for the brain damage that can cause depression, increased aggression and lack of impulse control. In later life, it can mean PTSD, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

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

    The National Football League recently paid 765 million dollars to 4500 former players—without admitting responsibility for the brain damage that can cause depression, increased aggression and lack of impulse control. In later life, it can mean PTSD, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. We’ll hear what’s being done to protect players at the high school level in Southern California.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Steve Fainaru

      ESPN

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      Dr. Christopher Giza

      neurologist, UCLA

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      Jason Negro

      St. John Bosco High School

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