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    Which Way, L.A.?

    LA's First Korean-American City Council Member

    David Ryu was sworn in yesterday as LA's first Korean-American City Councilman and the only the second member of Asian descent.  Ryu defeated an establishment favorite, and raised high expectations among supporters with his promise to be an "outsider." We ask him how he can make good on that promise and still get anything done on a council known for unanimity among "insiders?"

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 30, 2015 • 22m Listen

    David Ryu was sworn in yesterday as LA's first Korean-American City Councilman and the only the second member of Asian descent. Ryu defeated an establishment favorite, and raised high expectations among supporters with his promise to be an "outsider." We ask him how he can make good on that promise and still get anything done on a council known for unanimity among "insiders?"

    Also, LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey takes on wrongful convictions.

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      Warren Olney

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