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Which Way, L.A.?

Riots, Rebellion and Rethinking Watts

August 12, 1965, was Day Two of the Watts Riots. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez has the background on how they began. Then we speak with two people who were on the scene to find out what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 12, 2015 • 21m Listen

August 12, 1965, was Day Two of the Watts Riots. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez has the background on how they began. Then we speak with two people who were on the scene to find out what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Charlotte Duren

    Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    Gary Orfield

    University of California, Los Angeles

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    Robert Farrell

    Los Angeles City Council (1974-1991)

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    Cynthia Gonzalez

    Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

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