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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Russian Spies in American Suburbs: Shades of the Cold War?

    The accused paymaster of what the FBI calls Russia's "deep cover" spy ring in the United States skipped bail in Cyprus today. US officials reportedly were astonished when Christopher Metsos was released on bail in the first place.

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

    The accused paymaster of what the FBI calls Russia's "deep cover" spy ring in the United States skipped bail in Cyprus today. US officials reportedly were astonished when Christopher Metsos was released on bail in the first place. But that's not all that is hard to explain about a collection of 10 Russians who lived like ordinary Americans, including parents with children, for more than 10 years.

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    Local Layoffs, State Politics and an Adventure in Print
    1. 0:00Broken Budget Leads to Layoffs in Los Angeles
    2. 6:07Governor's Race Starts in Negative Territory
    3. 19:25Can a Printed Literary Magazine Thrive in LA?
    4. 26:06Russian Spies in American Suburbs: Shades of the Cold War?You’re reading this
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Julia Flucht

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Jerry Markon

      National Reporter, Washington Post

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      Robert Baer

      former CIA field officer and author

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      Viktor Kremenyuk

      Institute of the USA and Canada

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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Local Layoffs, State Politics and an Adventure in Print
    1. 0:00Broken Budget Leads to Layoffs in Los Angeles
    2. 6:07Governor's Race Starts in Negative Territory
    3. 19:25Can a Printed Literary Magazine Thrive in LA?
    4. 26:06Russian Spies in American Suburbs: Shades of the Cold War?You’re reading this
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