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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is There a Cure for LA’s Flaky Voters?

    The turnout in LA City elections is falling fast—and next month might see the worst ever. You might not have known, but there’s an election next month—with two Charter amendments designed to increase local turnout. Why is there so little interest in who runs the second largest city and school district in the United States?

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 3, 2015 • 1 min read

    The turnout in LA City elections is falling fast—and next month might see the worst ever. You might not have known, but there’s an election next month—with two Charter amendments designed to increase local turnout. Why is there so little interest in who runs the second largest city and school district in the United States?

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    Can Angelenos be Lured to the Voting Booth?
    1. 0:00Is There a Cure for LA’s Flaky Voters?You’re reading this
    2. 15:53Local Opposition to Bullet Train’s Path Surfaces
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Soumya Karlamangla

      New York Times reporter covering California

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      Dan Schnur

      Professor of Politics and Communications, USC

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      Bernard Parks

      Los Angeles City Councilman

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Can Angelenos be Lured to the Voting Booth?
    1. 0:00Is There a Cure for LA’s Flaky Voters?You’re reading this
    2. 15:53Local Opposition to Bullet Train’s Path Surfaces
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