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    Which Way, L.A.?

    New Hollywood Tax Credit Program Begins

    With states and foreign countries offering tax incentives, Hollywood has suffered for years from what's called "runaway production." This week, the state of California is launching its own -- new and improved -- tax incentive program.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2015 • 7m Listen

    With states and foreign countries offering tax incentives, Hollywood has suffered for years from what's called "runaway production." This week, the state of California is launching its own -- new and improved -- tax incentive program. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez reports that the problem is real enough, but there's some doubt that tax incentives are the solution.

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    Judicial Independence Gets an Angry Challenge in Orange County
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Saul Gonzalez

      Reporter

      News

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    2 of 2
    Judicial Independence Gets an Angry Challenge in Orange County
    1. 0:00Judicial Independence Gets an Angry Challenge in Orange County
    2. 13:11New Hollywood Tax Credit Program BeginsYou’re reading this
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