Which Way, L.A.?
The Nation-State of California?
California's being called a nation-state without the tools or the vision to act in its own interests. Also, marijuana dispensaries in LA outnumber Starbucks. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, credit card companies, once denounced for offering easy credit, are under fire for tightening up, using psychological profiles of customers.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenCalifornia's being called a nation-state without the tools or the vision to act in its own interests. We hear some ideas about how it might live up to its potential. Also, is medical marijuana out of control in LA? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, credit card companies, once denounced for offering easy credit, are under fire for tightening up, using psychological profiles of customers. We hear the latest about reforms the President wants to sign by Memorial Day.
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3 storiesCredit Card Companies Max Themselves Out on Capitol Hill
Liberal Senate Democrat Chris Dodd and conservative Republican Richard Shelby have co-authored a bill to reform the business of credit-card lending. In his latest weekly radio address, President Obama indicated that its time has come .
Read the story28 minThe Nation-State of California?
California is a state that's the size of a nation — more diverse than almost any place else, with the world's eighth largest economy and increasing interdependence with other countries. But it's inwardly focused, and it's failing to exercise global influence or to act in its own interest. That's according to Abraham Lowenthal, former head…
Read the story16 minMarijuana Dispensaries Mushrooming in LA
Medical marijuana was legalized by California voters in 1996 and the state legislature drew up regulations to govern its use. Now it’s a major industry. In the City of Los Angeles, pot dispensaries outnumber Starbucks. That’s according to a report airing tomorrow on SoCal Connected on KCET. USC Journalism Professor and former ABC…
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