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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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