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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Looking for Ways to Rock the Vote

    In parts of California, this is Election Day, but not in the City of Los Angeles. Even if it were, you'd hardly notice, because fewer and fewer people bother to vote. Last time out, just 9% of those registered turned up at the polls.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 3, 2015 • 12m Listen

    In parts of California, this is Election Day, but not in the City of Los Angeles. Even if it were, you'd hardly notice, because fewer and fewer people bother to vote. Last time out, just 9% of those registered turned up at the polls. It turns out that a mistrust of political power has created a tiny electorate that's making all the decisions for everyone else. That's according to Jessica Levinson, professor of election law at Loyola Law School and president of the LA Ethics Commission.

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    New Ways to Rock the Vote?
    1. 0:17Looking for Ways to Rock the VoteYou’re reading this
    2. 12:46Protecting Whales from Fishing Lines
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Jessica Levinson

      Professor, Loyola Law School

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      Alex Padilla

      California Democratic U.S. Senator

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    New Ways to Rock the Vote?
    1. 0:17Looking for Ways to Rock the VoteYou’re reading this
    2. 12:46Protecting Whales from Fishing Lines
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