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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Will a New Mayor Address the Housing Affordability Gap?

    Los Angeles faces a shortage of affordable housing, and not enough is being constructed to meet increasing demand.  That’s created a problem with “workforce housing”—which allows people to live close to their jobs.  It all adds up to a real threat to economic recovery.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 15, 2013 • 1h 0m Listen

    Los Angeles faces a shortage of affordable housing, and not enough is being constructed to meet increasing demand. That’s created a problem with “workforce housing”—which allows people to live close to their jobs. It all adds up to a real threat to economic recovery.

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      The NFL and Brain Damage

      Massive audiences are tuning into the NFL playoffs with the Superbowl just three weeks away. At the same time, new medical evidence suggests the repeated physical blows some fans may relish leave players with traumatic brain damage.

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      Flu Vaccine in Los Angeles

      Los Angeles faces a shortage of affordable housing, and not enough is being constructed to meet increasing demand.  That’s created a problem with “workforce housing”—which allows people to live close to their jobs.  It all adds up to a real threat to economic recovery.

      Read the story
      1 min
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      Will a New Mayor Address the Housing Affordability Gap?

      Los Angeles faces a shortage of affordable housing, and not enough is being constructed to meet increasing demand.  That’s created a problem with “workforce housing”—which allows people to live close to their jobs.  It all adds up to a real threat to economic recovery.

      Read the story
      1 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:001 min

      The NFL and Brain Damage

    2. 0:001 min

      Flu Vaccine in Los Angeles

    3. 0:001 min

      Will a New Mayor Address the Housing Affordability Gap?

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