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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Police Brutality, Money and Politics in the City of Fullerton

    Three Fullerton city councilmen were recalled by 66 percent of the vote in Tuesday's election. That's the city where police are charged with the very public beating death of a mentally ill man. Voters were angry, but recall supporters say that's not the only reason they wanted to see big change.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Three Fullerton city councilmen were recalled by 66 percent of the vote in Tuesday's election. That's the city where police are charged with the very public beating death of a mentally ill man. Voters were angry, but recall supporters say that's not the only reason they wanted to see big change. We hear from businessmen who supported and opposed the recall.

    The full episode

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    Recall Shakes Up Fullerton City Council
    1. 0:00Police Brutality, Money and Politics in the City of FullertonYou’re reading this
    2. 15:45Downtown LA Tests Adjustable Rate Parking
    3. 26:01Montana, Citizens United and Government Corruption
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Tony Bushala

      Friends for Fullerton's Future

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      Larry Bennett

      Fullerton City Planning Commission

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Recall Shakes Up Fullerton City Council
    1. 0:00Police Brutality, Money and Politics in the City of FullertonYou’re reading this
    2. 15:45Downtown LA Tests Adjustable Rate Parking
    3. 26:01Montana, Citizens United and Government Corruption
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