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    Which Way, L.A.?

    TMZ Does It Again

    Mel Gibson, Tiger Woods and other celebrities have had their careers interrupted by TMZ, a 10-year-old gossip website, TV and radio show based in Los Angeles that has caused the sale of an NBA franchise and exposed NFL policies on domestic abuse. Is TMZ also revealing the shortcomings of the mainstream media?

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 11, 2014 • 26m Listen

    Mel Gibson, Tiger Woods and other celebrities have had their careers interrupted by a 10-year-old gossip website, TV and radio show based in Los Angeles. Now TMZ has caused the sale of an NBA franchise and exposed NFL policies on domestic abuse that drew comments from the President and members of Congress. Is it also revealing the shortcomings of the mainstream media?

    Also, Obamacare creates new treatment opportunities for drug and alcohol abuse. We’ll visit a Methadone clinic and a county jail. Plus, the elected LA school board votes to destroy internal emails after one year.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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