http://www.odeo.com/channels/2112-Which-Way-L-A RobertMessinger no Award-winning moderator Warren Olney leads lively. thoughtful and provocative discussion on the issues Southern Californians care about. 'Which Way. L.A.?' draws from newsmakers around Los Angeles, the state, North America and around the world to present all sides of the issues. Award-winning moderator Warren Olney leads lively. thoughtful and provocative discussion on the issues Southern Californians care about. 'Which Way. L.A.?' draws from newsmakers around Los Angeles, the state, North America and around the world to present all sides of the issues. KCRW's signature local public affairs program. en-us 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25444075-Diplomacy-in-Asia-and-Partisan-Politics-in-California Republicans Pounce on Attorney General Jerry Brown, whose press secretary might have broken state law by taping a phone conversation without asking permission from the other party. Also, the brown pelican is off the endangered species list. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, as President Obama goes to Asia, the US is still in deep trouble while China is riding high. Republicans Pounce on Attorney General Jerry Brown, whose press secretary might have broken state law by taping a phone conversation without asking permission from the other party. Also, the brown pelican is off the endangered species list. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, as President Obama goes to Asia, the US is still in deep trouble while China is riding high. Republicans Pounce on Attorney General Jerry Brown, whose press secretary might have broken state law by taping a phone conversation without asking permission from the other party. Also, the brown pelican is off the endangered species list. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, as President Obama goes to Asia, the US is still in deep trouble while China is riding high. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25444075 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25439419-Iran-and-Diplomatic-Confusion-LA-Veterans-Home-from-the-Wars In addition to the visible wounds of combat, hundreds of thousands of veterans come home from Iraq and Afghanistan with injuries nobody else can see. What?s happening to those with PTSD and brain damage as they try to adjust to life in LA? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, political divisions inside Iran appear to be threatening a nuclear deal with the west, even though competing Iranian factions may want it to happen. In addition to the visible wounds of combat, hundreds of thousands of veterans come home from Iraq and Afghanistan with injuries nobody else can see. What?s happening to those with PTSD and brain damage as they try to adjust to life in LA? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, political divisions inside Iran appear to be threatening a nuclear deal with the west, even though competing Iranian factions may want it to happen. In addition to the visible wounds of combat, hundreds of thousands of veterans come home from Iraq and Afghanistan with injuries nobody else can see. What?s happening to those with PTSD and brain damage as they try to adjust to life in LA? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, political divisions inside Iran appear to be threatening a nuclear deal with the west, even though competing Iranian factions may want it to happen. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25439419 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25434128-Fort-Hood-Killings-Swine-Flu-Political-Reform-in-California There's a shortage of H1N1 vaccine in LA County and a shortage of information about how many people are dying from swine flu. We hear about that and some bad news for efforts to reform government in California. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, 13 people were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas. Were they victims of terrorism? Could the incident have been prevented? There's a shortage of H1N1 vaccine in LA County and a shortage of information about how many people are dying from swine flu. We hear about that and some bad news for efforts to reform government in California. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, 13 people were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas. Were they victims of terrorism? Could the incident have been prevented? There's a shortage of H1N1 vaccine in LA County and a shortage of information about how many people are dying from swine flu. We hear about that and some bad news for efforts to reform government in California. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, 13 people were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas. Were they victims of terrorism? Could the incident have been prevented? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434128 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25437014-Fort-Hood-Killings-Swine-Flu-Political-Reform-for-California There's a shortage of H1N1 vaccine in LA County and a shortage of information about how many people are dying from swine flu. We hear about that and some bad news for efforts to reform government in California. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, 13 people were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas. Were they victims of terrorism? Could the incident have been prevented? There's a shortage of H1N1 vaccine in LA County and a shortage of information about how many people are dying from swine flu. We hear about that and some bad news for efforts to reform government in California. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, 13 people were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas. Were they victims of terrorism? Could the incident have been prevented? There's a shortage of H1N1 vaccine in LA County and a shortage of information about how many people are dying from swine flu. We hear about that and some bad news for efforts to reform government in California. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, 13 people were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas. Were they victims of terrorism? Could the incident have been prevented? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25437014 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25428642-It-Was-20-Years-Ago-Today-The-Fall-of-the-Berlin-Wall There are huge celebrations in Berlin, as world leaders gather to mark an event that changed the face of the world. It was twenty years ago today that the Berlin Wall came down. In this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry asks whether the past two decades have lived up to the promise of that moment, and how the end of the Cold War era shaped the political and economic realities of today. Also, the Supreme Court considers life sentences for children, and why pro-choice activists are upset with the vote on healthcare reform. There are huge celebrations in Berlin, as world leaders gather to mark an event that changed the face of the world. It was twenty years ago today that the Berlin Wall came down. In this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry asks whether the past two decades have lived up to the promise of that moment, and how the end of the Cold War era shaped the political and economic realities of today. Also, the Supreme Court considers life sentences for children, and why pro-choice activists are upset with the vote on healthcare reform. There are huge celebrations in Berlin, as world leaders gather to mark an event that changed the face of the world. It was twenty years ago today that the Berlin Wall came down. In this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry asks whether the past two decades have lived up to the promise of that moment, and how the end of the Cold War era shaped the political and economic realities of today. Also, the Supreme Court considers life sentences for children, and why pro-choice activists are upset with the vote on healthcare reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25428642 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409434-Global-Warming-and-National-Security Nobody doubts that dealing with global warming will be expensive, so supporters of climate change legislation are raising questions of national security.  On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, is that a diversionary tactic or will climate change increase terrorism, force mass migration and destabilize entire regions? Also, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas threatens to retire. On Reporter's Notebook, we ask the man who ran Barak Obama's "perfect" campaign what happened on Tuesday. Nobody doubts that dealing with global warming will be expensive, so supporters of climate change legislation are raising questions of national security.  On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, is that a diversionary tactic or will climate change increase terrorism, force mass migration and destabilize entire regions? Also, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas threatens to retire. On Reporter's Notebook, we ask the man who ran Barak Obama's "perfect" campaign what happened on Tuesday. Nobody doubts that dealing with global warming will be expensive, so supporters of climate change legislation are raising questions of national security.  On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, is that a diversionary tactic or will climate change increase terrorism, force mass migration and destabilize entire regions? Also, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas threatens to retire. On Reporter's Notebook, we ask the man who ran Barak Obama's "perfect" campaign what happened on Tuesday. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409434 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25403061-Off-year-Election-Results-and-Water-for-California Anthony Villaraigosa talks about his choice for a new chief of the LAPD and the rest of his own term as mayor. Plus, the State Legislature finally passes a water program, including $11 billion in bonds that will have to get voter approval. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Republicans took governorships from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey. A Democrat took a congressional seat from the GOP in upstate New York. Maine voters said "no" to same-sex marriage. What messages do "off-year elections" carry for national politics? Anthony Villaraigosa talks about his choice for a new chief of the LAPD and the rest of his own term as mayor. Plus, the State Legislature finally passes a water program, including $11 billion in bonds that will have to get voter approval. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Republicans took governorships from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey. A Democrat took a congressional seat from the GOP in upstate New York. Maine voters said "no" to same-sex marriage. What messages do "off-year elections" carry for national politics? Anthony Villaraigosa talks about his choice for a new chief of the LAPD and the rest of his own term as mayor. Plus, the State Legislature finally passes a water program, including $11 billion in bonds that will have to get voter approval. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Republicans took governorships from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey. A Democrat took a congressional seat from the GOP in upstate New York. Maine voters said "no" to same-sex marriage. What messages do "off-year elections" carry for national politics? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25403061 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388556-Obama-and-Middle-East-Peace-Villagraigosa-and-the-LAPD Mayor Villagraigosa has chosen Deputy Chief Charlie Beck to succeed Bill Bratton as Chief of the LAPD. We hear from both men and get reaction from a cross section of city figures. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Hillary Clinton's having a tough time with Israelis and Arabs, and Congress is about to condemn a UN report on war crimes in Gaza. Mayor Villagraigosa has chosen Deputy Chief Charlie Beck to succeed Bill Bratton as Chief of the LAPD. We hear from both men and get reaction from a cross section of city figures. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Hillary Clinton's having a tough time with Israelis and Arabs, and Congress is about to condemn a UN report on war crimes in Gaza. Mayor Villagraigosa has chosen Deputy Chief Charlie Beck to succeed Bill Bratton as Chief of the LAPD. We hear from both men and get reaction from a cross section of city figures. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Hillary Clinton's having a tough time with Israelis and Arabs, and Congress is about to condemn a UN report on war crimes in Gaza. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25388556 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388558-Credibility-in-Afghanistan-and-Homeless-in-LA Despite the recession, the number of homeless people in LA County has gone down, or has it? Ethics investigations are underway into two local members of Congress. Latinos are celebrating the Day of the Dead. On To the Point, Abdullah Abdullah has dropped out, so there won't be a run-off, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai will get a second term. Will he be "credible" to his own people or to President Obama as he decides whether to send more American soldiers? Despite the recession, the number of homeless people in LA County has gone down, or has it? Ethics investigations are underway into two local members of Congress. Latinos are celebrating the Day of the Dead. On To the Point, Abdullah Abdullah has dropped out, so there won't be a run-off, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai will get a second term. Will he be "credible" to his own people or to President Obama as he decides whether to send more American soldiers? Despite the recession, the number of homeless people in LA County has gone down, or has it? Ethics investigations are underway into two local members of Congress. Latinos are celebrating the Day of the Dead. On To the Point, Abdullah Abdullah has dropped out, so there won't be a run-off, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai will get a second term. Will he be "credible" to his own people or to President Obama as he decides whether to send more American soldiers? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25388558 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388559-The-Public-Option-TV-Sets-and-the-Dodgers-in-Divorce-Court Today's North Hollywood synagogue shooting, greening TV sets, and the Dodgers in divorce court. On our rebroadcast of today?s To the Point, the "public option" is not dead after all. The House and the Senate will debate two different versions of healthcare reform. Today's North Hollywood synagogue shooting, greening TV sets, and the Dodgers in divorce court. On our rebroadcast of today?s To the Point, the "public option" is not dead after all. The House and the Senate will debate two different versions of healthcare reform. Today's North Hollywood synagogue shooting, greening TV sets, and the Dodgers in divorce court. On our rebroadcast of today?s To the Point, the "public option" is not dead after all. The House and the Senate will debate two different versions of healthcare reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25388559 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388561-Swine-Flu-the-Decline-of-Newspapers-and-the-Chief-of-the-LAPD California newspapers are on the ropes.  As they compete with themselves on the Internet, the New York Times may be covering local news in LA and San Francisco. We hear about that and the three insiders most likely to succeed LA Police Chief Bill Bratton.  On our rebroadcast of To the Point, mixed messages about swine flu and the availability of H1N1 vaccine have led to confusion and unexpected public anxiety. California newspapers are on the ropes.  As they compete with themselves on the Internet, the New York Times may be covering local news in LA and San Francisco. We hear about that and the three insiders most likely to succeed LA Police Chief Bill Bratton.  On our rebroadcast of To the Point, mixed messages about swine flu and the availability of H1N1 vaccine have led to confusion and unexpected public anxiety. California newspapers are on the ropes.  As they compete with themselves on the Internet, the New York Times may be covering local news in LA and San Francisco. We hear about that and the three insiders most likely to succeed LA Police Chief Bill Bratton.  On our rebroadcast of To the Point, mixed messages about swine flu and the availability of H1N1 vaccine have led to confusion and unexpected public anxiety. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25388561 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388562-China-s-Economy-and-California-s-Water-Wars After years of delay and months of closed-door negotiations, a massive state water plan is finally out in the open. Does that mean it can be voted on this week as legislative leaders predicted?  We hear from Sacramento. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, China will soon pass Japan as the world's second largest economy, but it's not easy to cope with such rapid expansion. How long can the growth continue? Can the US and China afford to be adversaries? After years of delay and months of closed-door negotiations, a massive state water plan is finally out in the open. Does that mean it can be voted on this week as legislative leaders predicted?  We hear from Sacramento. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, China will soon pass Japan as the world's second largest economy, but it's not easy to cope with such rapid expansion. How long can the growth continue? Can the US and China afford to be adversaries? After years of delay and months of closed-door negotiations, a massive state water plan is finally out in the open. Does that mean it can be voted on this week as legislative leaders predicted?  We hear from Sacramento. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, China will soon pass Japan as the world's second largest economy, but it's not easy to cope with such rapid expansion. How long can the growth continue? Can the US and China afford to be adversaries? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25388562 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388563-Executive-Pay-on-Wall-Street-and-New-Digs-for-the-LAPD Parker Center has been replaced as police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Does the new building, so far without a name, represent a new way for the LAPD to protect and serve? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, traders and brokers who almost wrecked the economy got bonuses anyway, even as their companies were being saved by taxpayer bailouts. Will Obama Administration pay cuts punish the right people? Will new rules protect against another recession? Parker Center has been replaced as police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Does the new building, so far without a name, represent a new way for the LAPD to protect and serve? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, traders and brokers who almost wrecked the economy got bonuses anyway, even as their companies were being saved by taxpayer bailouts. Will Obama Administration pay cuts punish the right people? Will new rules protect against another recession? Parker Center has been replaced as police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Does the new building, so far without a name, represent a new way for the LAPD to protect and serve? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, traders and brokers who almost wrecked the economy got bonuses anyway, even as their companies were being saved by taxpayer bailouts. Will Obama Administration pay cuts punish the right people? Will new rules protect against another recession? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25388563 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25381058-Executive-Pay-on-Wall-Street-and-New-Digs-for-the-LAPD Parker Center has been replaced as police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Does the new building, so far without a name, represent a new way for the LAPD to protect and serve? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, traders and brokers who almost wrecked the economy got bonuses anyway, even as their companies were being saved by taxpayer bailouts. Will Obama Administration pay cuts punish the right people? Will new rules protect against another recession? Parker Center has been replaced as police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Does the new building, so far without a name, represent a new way for the LAPD to protect and serve? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, traders and brokers who almost wrecked the economy got bonuses anyway, even as their companies were being saved by taxpayer bailouts. Will Obama Administration pay cuts punish the right people? Will new rules protect against another recession? Parker Center has been replaced as police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Does the new building, so far without a name, represent a new way for the LAPD to protect and serve? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, traders and brokers who almost wrecked the economy got bonuses anyway, even as their companies were being saved by taxpayer bailouts. Will Obama Administration pay cuts punish the right people? Will new rules protect against another recession? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25381058 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388564-Local-Politics-with-National-Impact-LAPD-s-New-Home On Reporter's Notebook, the legacy of the first Chief to reshape the LAPD. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, local elections in New Jersey, Virginia and Maine could be important for the President, the Democratic Party and same sex marriage. Also, the Pay Czar cuts executive compensation. On Reporter's Notebook, the legacy of the first Chief to reshape the LAPD. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, local elections in New Jersey, Virginia and Maine could be important for the President, the Democratic Party and same sex marriage. Also, the Pay Czar cuts executive compensation. On Reporter's Notebook, the legacy of the first Chief to reshape the LAPD. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, local elections in New Jersey, Virginia and Maine could be important for the President, the Democratic Party and same sex marriage. Also, the Pay Czar cuts executive compensation. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25388564 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25352413-Local-Politics-with-National-Impact-LAPD-s-New-Home On Reporter's Notebook, the legacy of the first Chief to reshape the LAPD. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, local elections in New Jersey, Virginia and Maine could be important for the President, the Democratic Party and same sex marriage. Also, the Pay Czar cuts executive compensation. On Reporter's Notebook, the legacy of the first Chief to reshape the LAPD. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, local elections in New Jersey, Virginia and Maine could be important for the President, the Democratic Party and same sex marriage. Also, the Pay Czar cuts executive compensation. On Reporter's Notebook, the legacy of the first Chief to reshape the LAPD. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, local elections in New Jersey, Virginia and Maine could be important for the President, the Democratic Party and same sex marriage. Also, the Pay Czar cuts executive compensation. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25352413 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388566-Afghanistan-s-Run-off-Election-and-Women-in-America-s-Workplace Women are half the workforce. Why don't they get the same pay as men for the same job? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, incompetence, corruption and Afghanistan's presidential election.  Will a run-off produce what the White House calls a "credible partner" deserving of more US troops to fight the Taliban and maintain stability? Women are half the workforce. Why don't they get the same pay as men for the same job? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, incompetence, corruption and Afghanistan's presidential election.  Will a run-off produce what the White House calls a "credible partner" deserving of more US troops to fight the Taliban and maintain stability? Women are half the workforce. Why don't they get the same pay as men for the same job? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, incompetence, corruption and Afghanistan's presidential election.  Will a run-off produce what the White House calls a "credible partner" deserving of more US troops to fight the Taliban and maintain stability? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25388566 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:42:58 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25332263-Afghanistan-s-Run-off-Election-and-Women-in-America-s-Workplace Women are half the workforce. Why don't they get the same pay as men for the same job? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, incompetence, corruption and Afghanistan's presidential election.  Will a run-off produce what the White House calls a "credible partner" deserving of more US troops to fight the Taliban and maintain stability? Women are half the workforce. Why don't they get the same pay as men for the same job? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, incompetence, corruption and Afghanistan's presidential election.  Will a run-off produce what the White House calls a "credible partner" deserving of more US troops to fight the Taliban and maintain stability? Women are half the workforce. Why don't they get the same pay as men for the same job? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, incompetence, corruption and Afghanistan's presidential election.  Will a run-off produce what the White House calls a "credible partner" deserving of more US troops to fight the Taliban and maintain stability? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25332263 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:42:58 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388568-Pakistan-Medical-Marijuana-and-the-Rights-of-Reporters The LA City Council gets a proposal to regulate medical marijuana. Will it allow sales for money? Did the LA County Sheriff violate laws protecting reporters' freedoms? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. The LA City Council gets a proposal to regulate medical marijuana. Will it allow sales for money? Did the LA County Sheriff violate laws protecting reporters' freedoms? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. The LA City Council gets a proposal to regulate medical marijuana. Will it allow sales for money? Did the LA County Sheriff violate laws protecting reporters' freedoms? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25388568 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25320812-Pakistan-Medical-Marijuana-and-the-Rights-of-Reporters The LA City Council gets a proposal to regulate medical marijuana. Will it allow sales for money? Did the LA County Sheriff violate laws protecting reporters' freedoms? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. The LA City Council gets a proposal to regulate medical marijuana. Will it allow sales for money? Did the LA County Sheriff violate laws protecting reporters' freedoms? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. The LA City Council gets a proposal to regulate medical marijuana. Will it allow sales for money? Did the LA County Sheriff violate laws protecting reporters' freedoms? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25320812 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388569-Big-Banks-Medical-Marijuana-and-the-LAPD The federal government won't crack down any more on medical marijuana, but local officials are itching to prosecute. Plus, Mayor Villaraigosa says keep the LA Police Department at full force ? whatever it costs. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, even Alan Greenspan says it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." The federal government won't crack down any more on medical marijuana, but local officials are itching to prosecute. Plus, Mayor Villaraigosa says keep the LA Police Department at full force ? whatever it costs. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, even Alan Greenspan says it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." The federal government won't crack down any more on medical marijuana, but local officials are itching to prosecute. Plus, Mayor Villaraigosa says keep the LA Police Department at full force ? whatever it costs. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, even Alan Greenspan says it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25388569 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25314930-Big-Banks-Medical-Marijuana-and-the-LAPD The federal government won't crack down any more on medical marijuana, but local officials are itching to prosecute. Plus, Mayor Villaraigosa says keep the LA Police Department at full force ? whatever it costs. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, even Alan Greenspan says it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." The federal government won't crack down any more on medical marijuana, but local officials are itching to prosecute. Plus, Mayor Villaraigosa says keep the LA Police Department at full force ? whatever it costs. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, even Alan Greenspan says it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." The federal government won't crack down any more on medical marijuana, but local officials are itching to prosecute. Plus, Mayor Villaraigosa says keep the LA Police Department at full force ? whatever it costs. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, even Alan Greenspan says it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314930 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25292822-The-President-Goes-to-The-Big-Easy-Bill-Bratton-s-Leaving-LA California's public employees take another hit, a veteran reporter remembers Parker Center and LAPD Chief Bill Bratton talks about politics in Los Angeles. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama touched down briefly in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." California's public employees take another hit, a veteran reporter remembers Parker Center and LAPD Chief Bill Bratton talks about politics in Los Angeles. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama touched down briefly in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." California's public employees take another hit, a veteran reporter remembers Parker Center and LAPD Chief Bill Bratton talks about politics in Los Angeles. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama touched down briefly in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25292822 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25287024-High-level-Talks-in-Moscow-and-Immigration-Enforcement-in-LA The Obama Administration's new approach to immigration enforcement. Also, does California's constitution need reform. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Hillary Clinton's in Moscow to talk about Iran's nuclear program and the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, not to mention Afghanistan. The Obama Administration's new approach to immigration enforcement. Also, does California's constitution need reform. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Hillary Clinton's in Moscow to talk about Iran's nuclear program and the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, not to mention Afghanistan. The Obama Administration's new approach to immigration enforcement. Also, does California's constitution need reform. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Hillary Clinton's in Moscow to talk about Iran's nuclear program and the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, not to mention Afghanistan. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25287024 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25281273-Gays-in-the-Military-and-Slavery-in-America There are some 40 to 50,000 slaves in America today, and Los Angeles is a center for human traffic. We hear about the anti-slavery activists being recognized here tonight.  We also talk with KCRW?s Matt Holzman, on a sailing ship above the Arctic Circle.  On our rebroadcast of today?s To the Point, President Obama has again promised to revoke ?Don?t Ask, Don?t Tell,? but legalizing gays and lesbians in the military will take an act of Congress. There are some 40 to 50,000 slaves in America today, and Los Angeles is a center for human traffic. We hear about the anti-slavery activists being recognized here tonight.  We also talk with KCRW?s Matt Holzman, on a sailing ship above the Arctic Circle.  On our rebroadcast of today?s To the Point, President Obama has again promised to revoke ?Don?t Ask, Don?t Tell,? but legalizing gays and lesbians in the military will take an act of Congress. There are some 40 to 50,000 slaves in America today, and Los Angeles is a center for human traffic. We hear about the anti-slavery activists being recognized here tonight.  We also talk with KCRW?s Matt Holzman, on a sailing ship above the Arctic Circle.  On our rebroadcast of today?s To the Point, President Obama has again promised to revoke ?Don?t Ask, Don?t Tell,? but legalizing gays and lesbians in the military will take an act of Congress. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25281273 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25275797-War-and-Peace-in-Afghanistan-Hyperlocal-Journalism-in-LA As mainstream newspapers go out of business, "ultra-local reporting" could be  the future of journalism. We hear how it's working in Southern California. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the Taliban, al Qaeda and Afghanistan are some of the issues facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. As mainstream newspapers go out of business, "ultra-local reporting" could be  the future of journalism. We hear how it's working in Southern California. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the Taliban, al Qaeda and Afghanistan are some of the issues facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. As mainstream newspapers go out of business, "ultra-local reporting" could be  the future of journalism. We hear how it's working in Southern California. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the Taliban, al Qaeda and Afghanistan are some of the issues facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275797 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25257119-Big-Change-in-Hollywood-Another-Showdown-in-Sacramento Governor Schwarzenegger threatens a mass veto to get his way on water policy. We get an update. We also look at how California regulates health insurance. Could the state provide a "public option" if Washington doesn't? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, technology and economics are working big change on the business of entertainment. Governor Schwarzenegger threatens a mass veto to get his way on water policy. We get an update. We also look at how California regulates health insurance. Could the state provide a "public option" if Washington doesn't? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, technology and economics are working big change on the business of entertainment. Governor Schwarzenegger threatens a mass veto to get his way on water policy. We get an update. We also look at how California regulates health insurance. Could the state provide a "public option" if Washington doesn't? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, technology and economics are working big change on the business of entertainment. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25257119 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25251273-Unemployment-and-the-Cross-in-the-Mojave-Desert The separation of church and state in the Mojave Desert and National League Playoffs in Dodger Stadium. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, despite talk about economic "recovery," unemployment's at 9.8% and full employment isn't likely again until 2017. The separation of church and state in the Mojave Desert and National League Playoffs in Dodger Stadium. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, despite talk about economic "recovery," unemployment's at 9.8% and full employment isn't likely again until 2017. The separation of church and state in the Mojave Desert and National League Playoffs in Dodger Stadium. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, despite talk about economic "recovery," unemployment's at 9.8% and full employment isn't likely again until 2017. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25251273 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:01:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25245649-Healthcare-Reform-and-the-DWP-in-Transition Broken water pipes, drought restrictions, increased rates for customers and politics at LA's Department of Water and Power. Plus, a history of Los Angeles during another turbulent era. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate. Broken water pipes, drought restrictions, increased rates for customers and politics at LA's Department of Water and Power. Plus, a history of Los Angeles during another turbulent era. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate. Broken water pipes, drought restrictions, increased rates for customers and politics at LA's Department of Water and Power. Plus, a history of Los Angeles during another turbulent era. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25245649 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25239429-The-Nation-s-Highest-Court-California-s-Highest-Elected-Office Arnold Schwarzenegger has yet to fade into California's political history.  But nasty campaigns to succeed him are already shaping up among Democrats and Republicans.  We update next year's primaries and hear how the Chandler family helped to create Los Angeles. Also, tonight's PBC documentary on the Chandler Family. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Justice Sonia Sotomayor began her first full term on the US Supreme Court today. Arnold Schwarzenegger has yet to fade into California's political history.  But nasty campaigns to succeed him are already shaping up among Democrats and Republicans.  We update next year's primaries and hear how the Chandler family helped to create Los Angeles. Also, tonight's PBC documentary on the Chandler Family. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Justice Sonia Sotomayor began her first full term on the US Supreme Court today. Arnold Schwarzenegger has yet to fade into California's political history.  But nasty campaigns to succeed him are already shaping up among Democrats and Republicans.  We update next year's primaries and hear how the Chandler family helped to create Los Angeles. Also, tonight's PBC documentary on the Chandler Family. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Justice Sonia Sotomayor began her first full term on the US Supreme Court today. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25239429 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25219383-FBI-Makes-an-Arrest-in-a-Case-of-Domestic-Terrorism Najibullah Zazi, a 24-year¬old Afghan entered a plea of ?not guilty? this week to charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, in what's being called one of the most serious terrorist threats since 9/11. His arrest came amidst a number of other terror related cases. Also, the US and its allies talk to Iran about its nuclear program. On Reporter's Notebook, could massive earthquakes thousands of miles apart impact other faults around the globe? Conan Nolan guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. Najibullah Zazi, a 24-year¬old Afghan entered a plea of ?not guilty? this week to charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, in what's being called one of the most serious terrorist threats since 9/11. His arrest came amidst a number of other terror related cases. Also, the US and its allies talk to Iran about its nuclear program. On Reporter's Notebook, could massive earthquakes thousands of miles apart impact other faults around the globe? Conan Nolan guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. Najibullah Zazi, a 24-year¬old Afghan entered a plea of ?not guilty? this week to charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, in what's being called one of the most serious terrorist threats since 9/11. His arrest came amidst a number of other terror related cases. Also, the US and its allies talk to Iran about its nuclear program. On Reporter's Notebook, could massive earthquakes thousands of miles apart impact other faults around the globe? Conan Nolan guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25219383 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25213488-US-and-Iran-Face-to-Face-for-the-First-Time-in-30-Years In Geneva tomorrow, the United States will sit down for direct negotiations with Iran for the first time in three decades. The US, France, Britain, China, Russia and Germany will push for greater transparency on Iran's nuclear program, and threaten sanctions if President Ahmadinejad refuses to cooperate. What can the West hope to achieve at the talks? Will Russia and China agree to stepping up the pressure on Iran? Also,  earthquakes and tsunamis strike Samoa, and pitching the Olympics. The Obamas take Chicago's case to Copenhagen. Sara Terry guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. In Geneva tomorrow, the United States will sit down for direct negotiations with Iran for the first time in three decades. The US, France, Britain, China, Russia and Germany will push for greater transparency on Iran's nuclear program, and threaten sanctions if President Ahmadinejad refuses to cooperate. What can the West hope to achieve at the talks? Will Russia and China agree to stepping up the pressure on Iran? Also,  earthquakes and tsunamis strike Samoa, and pitching the Olympics. The Obamas take Chicago's case to Copenhagen. Sara Terry guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. In Geneva tomorrow, the United States will sit down for direct negotiations with Iran for the first time in three decades. The US, France, Britain, China, Russia and Germany will push for greater transparency on Iran's nuclear program, and threaten sanctions if President Ahmadinejad refuses to cooperate. What can the West hope to achieve at the talks? Will Russia and China agree to stepping up the pressure on Iran? Also,  earthquakes and tsunamis strike Samoa, and pitching the Olympics. The Obamas take Chicago's case to Copenhagen. Sara Terry guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25213488 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25207294-H1N1-What-You-Need-to-Know-What-You-Need-to-Do As the US government prepares to hand out more than 250 million free doses of vaccine for the H1N1 virus, health officials are confronting fear and misinformation. What is the H1N1, or swine flu, as it's commonly known? Who should take a vaccine against it? By taking early precautions to combat the flu, has the government caused more anxiety than necessary? Also, Also, terror suspect, Najibullah Zazi, enters a plea, and startling news about the placebo effect.  Sara Terry guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. As the US government prepares to hand out more than 250 million free doses of vaccine for the H1N1 virus, health officials are confronting fear and misinformation. What is the H1N1, or swine flu, as it's commonly known? Who should take a vaccine against it? By taking early precautions to combat the flu, has the government caused more anxiety than necessary? Also, Also, terror suspect, Najibullah Zazi, enters a plea, and startling news about the placebo effect.  Sara Terry guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. As the US government prepares to hand out more than 250 million free doses of vaccine for the H1N1 virus, health officials are confronting fear and misinformation. What is the H1N1, or swine flu, as it's commonly known? Who should take a vaccine against it? By taking early precautions to combat the flu, has the government caused more anxiety than necessary? Also, Also, terror suspect, Najibullah Zazi, enters a plea, and startling news about the placebo effect.  Sara Terry guest hosts this rebroadcast of today's To the Point. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25207294 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25202070-Reassessing-Afghanistan Amid dire warnings and dwindling public support, President Obama has called for a reassessment of strategy in Afghanistan. Monday, will the surge of troops called for by military commanders be a guarantee of success? Is it time to scale back to avoid another quagmire? Amid dire warnings and dwindling public support, President Obama has called for a reassessment of strategy in Afghanistan. Monday, will the surge of troops called for by military commanders be a guarantee of success? Is it time to scale back to avoid another quagmire? Amid dire warnings and dwindling public support, President Obama has called for a reassessment of strategy in Afghanistan. Monday, will the surge of troops called for by military commanders be a guarantee of success? Is it time to scale back to avoid another quagmire? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25202070 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25180769-Nuclear-Weapons-State-Parks-and-the-University-of-California Will today's faculty walkouts and student protests win public support for increasing the budget at the University of California? Also, has Governor Schwarzenegger backed way from his plan to close state parks? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama has put a ban on nuclear weapons back on the agenda at the UN and in Washington. Will today's faculty walkouts and student protests win public support for increasing the budget at the University of California? Also, has Governor Schwarzenegger backed way from his plan to close state parks? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama has put a ban on nuclear weapons back on the agenda at the UN and in Washington. Will today's faculty walkouts and student protests win public support for increasing the budget at the University of California? Also, has Governor Schwarzenegger backed way from his plan to close state parks? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama has put a ban on nuclear weapons back on the agenda at the UN and in Washington. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25180769 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25175270-Coyotes-within-City-Limits-Medical-Marijuana When a man complained that a coyote had nipped at his foot in LA's Griffith Park, officials killed eight coyotes, one of which might have been the original nipper. We talk about wild animals in the urban environment. Also, LA's ongoing struggle with medical marijuana dispensaries. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, in his first address to the UN General Assembly, Barack Obama tried to separate himself from George W. Bush. When a man complained that a coyote had nipped at his foot in LA's Griffith Park, officials killed eight coyotes, one of which might have been the original nipper. We talk about wild animals in the urban environment. Also, LA's ongoing struggle with medical marijuana dispensaries. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, in his first address to the UN General Assembly, Barack Obama tried to separate himself from George W. Bush. When a man complained that a coyote had nipped at his foot in LA's Griffith Park, officials killed eight coyotes, one of which might have been the original nipper. We talk about wild animals in the urban environment. Also, LA's ongoing struggle with medical marijuana dispensaries. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, in his first address to the UN General Assembly, Barack Obama tried to separate himself from George W. Bush. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25175270 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25168000-Obama-at-the-UN-and-Immigration-to-California California's foreign-born population is on the decline, due to unemployment. What does it mean for the economy, politics and the debate on illegal immigration? Plus, a raid on LA's Avenues gang. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, in his first speech to the UN, Barack Obama said the US has been slow to address climate change. Can he help set the stage for international action? California's foreign-born population is on the decline, due to unemployment. What does it mean for the economy, politics and the debate on illegal immigration? Plus, a raid on LA's Avenues gang. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, in his first speech to the UN, Barack Obama said the US has been slow to address climate change. Can he help set the stage for international action? California's foreign-born population is on the decline, due to unemployment. What does it mean for the economy, politics and the debate on illegal immigration? Plus, a raid on LA's Avenues gang. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, in his first speech to the UN, Barack Obama said the US has been slow to address climate change. Can he help set the stage for international action? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25168000 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25162406-Trying-to-Fix-Medical-Care-and-California-s-Tax-System A proposed new tax system might get rid of California's annual budget crisis, but what would it mean for the middle class? Also, dangerous weather and commuting by bicycle. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, it's conventional wisdom that healthcare reform is in trouble, but major players are on board. Why did the AMA turn around? Is the Obama White House smarter than it gets credit for? A proposed new tax system might get rid of California's annual budget crisis, but what would it mean for the middle class? Also, dangerous weather and commuting by bicycle. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, it's conventional wisdom that healthcare reform is in trouble, but major players are on board. Why did the AMA turn around? Is the Obama White House smarter than it gets credit for? A proposed new tax system might get rid of California's annual budget crisis, but what would it mean for the middle class? Also, dangerous weather and commuting by bicycle. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, it's conventional wisdom that healthcare reform is in trouble, but major players are on board. Why did the AMA turn around? Is the Obama White House smarter than it gets credit for? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25162406 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25142692-Despite-Huge-Shortfall-City-Budget-Negotiations-Continue LA's Mayor and City Council are moving farther apart on early retirement but layoffs and furloughs are more likely than ever. Plus, the US Supreme Court may be asked to decide California's prison problems. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, attacks on America's first black President and his proposals have inflamed America's ongoing controversy about race and politics at a time of economic anxiety. LA's Mayor and City Council are moving farther apart on early retirement but layoffs and furloughs are more likely than ever. Plus, the US Supreme Court may be asked to decide California's prison problems. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, attacks on America's first black President and his proposals have inflamed America's ongoing controversy about race and politics at a time of economic anxiety. LA's Mayor and City Council are moving farther apart on early retirement but layoffs and furloughs are more likely than ever. Plus, the US Supreme Court may be asked to decide California's prison problems. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, attacks on America's first black President and his proposals have inflamed America's ongoing controversy about race and politics at a time of economic anxiety. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25142692 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25137256-America-s-Financial-Crisis-and-LA-s-Burst-Water-Mains LA's water system is a marvel of engineering, but parts of it are almost 100 years old. Is that why there's been an epidemic of broken water mains? Does the DWP need another rate hike to fix the problem?  Also, the recession and unemployment in California. On our Rebroadcast of today's To the Point, it's been a year now since Lehman Brothers was allowed to go bankrupt, and the financial meltdown really got under way. Since Barack Obama took over, has there been more continuity than change? LA's water system is a marvel of engineering, but parts of it are almost 100 years old. Is that why there's been an epidemic of broken water mains? Does the DWP need another rate hike to fix the problem?  Also, the recession and unemployment in California. On our Rebroadcast of today's To the Point, it's been a year now since Lehman Brothers was allowed to go bankrupt, and the financial meltdown really got under way. Since Barack Obama took over, has there been more continuity than change? LA's water system is a marvel of engineering, but parts of it are almost 100 years old. Is that why there's been an epidemic of broken water mains? Does the DWP need another rate hike to fix the problem?  Also, the recession and unemployment in California. On our Rebroadcast of today's To the Point, it's been a year now since Lehman Brothers was allowed to go bankrupt, and the financial meltdown really got under way. Since Barack Obama took over, has there been more continuity than change? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25137256 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25131892-Troops-for-Afghanistan-and-Water-for-California Another effort to upgrade California's endangered system for storing and delivering water has failed. We hear how urgent the problem is and why it hasn't been solved for more than 30 years. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, despite fading support from the public and Congress, President Obama will likely be asked for another increase in troops for Afghanistan. Another effort to upgrade California's endangered system for storing and delivering water has failed. We hear how urgent the problem is and why it hasn't been solved for more than 30 years. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, despite fading support from the public and Congress, President Obama will likely be asked for another increase in troops for Afghanistan. Another effort to upgrade California's endangered system for storing and delivering water has failed. We hear how urgent the problem is and why it hasn't been solved for more than 30 years. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, despite fading support from the public and Congress, President Obama will likely be asked for another increase in troops for Afghanistan. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25131892 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25126529-Union-City-Showdown-over-Budget-Cuts LA's Mayor and City Council are looking at hard choices as revenues continue on the decline. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the US Supreme Court says a defendant found guilty after a fair trail does not have the same rights as a free man. LA's Mayor and City Council are looking at hard choices as revenues continue on the decline. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the US Supreme Court says a defendant found guilty after a fair trail does not have the same rights as a free man. LA's Mayor and City Council are looking at hard choices as revenues continue on the decline. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the US Supreme Court says a defendant found guilty after a fair trail does not have the same rights as a free man. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25126529 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25105314-Gubernatorial-Candidate-Gavin-Newsom Given what's happening ? or failing to happen ? in Sacramento, why does anyone want to be Governor? We ask San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Also, another legislative session in Sacramento is winding down. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, last night's address to Congress was called a "make or break" moment for the presidency of Barack Obama, but it?s one part of an ongoing process. Given what's happening ? or failing to happen ? in Sacramento, why does anyone want to be Governor? We ask San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Also, another legislative session in Sacramento is winding down. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, last night's address to Congress was called a "make or break" moment for the presidency of Barack Obama, but it?s one part of an ongoing process. Given what's happening ? or failing to happen ? in Sacramento, why does anyone want to be Governor? We ask San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Also, another legislative session in Sacramento is winding down. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, last night's address to Congress was called a "make or break" moment for the presidency of Barack Obama, but it?s one part of an ongoing process. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25105314 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:53:29 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25100111-Sex-Scandal-Hits-Sacramento-while-Other-Issues-Fester Budget cuts and a sex scandal in Sacramento, and the 100th anniversary of the Santa Monica Pier. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, an attack film is at the heart of a Supreme Court case that could change the way political campaigns have been financed for more than 100 years. Budget cuts and a sex scandal in Sacramento, and the 100th anniversary of the Santa Monica Pier. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, an attack film is at the heart of a Supreme Court case that could change the way political campaigns have been financed for more than 100 years. Budget cuts and a sex scandal in Sacramento, and the 100th anniversary of the Santa Monica Pier. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, an attack film is at the heart of a Supreme Court case that could change the way political campaigns have been financed for more than 100 years. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25100111 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:42:28 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25094561-After-the-Station-Fire Fires, floods and a new LA gang czar. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Congress is back after the August recess, faced with the same problems it failed to address in July. We hear about healthcare, global warming, finance reform ? partisan Republicans and divided Democrats. Fires, floods and a new LA gang czar. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Congress is back after the August recess, faced with the same problems it failed to address in July. We hear about healthcare, global warming, finance reform ? partisan Republicans and divided Democrats. Fires, floods and a new LA gang czar. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Congress is back after the August recess, faced with the same problems it failed to address in July. We hear about healthcare, global warming, finance reform ? partisan Republicans and divided Democrats. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25094561 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25069208-Healthcare-Reform-2-0-Obama-Prepares-to-Re-charge-the-Debate Barack Obama is attempting to regain control of the debate on healthcare reform. His proposals drew criticism from conservatives at a series of town hall meetings in August, and Republican senators, once considered potential partners in bi-partisanship, have openly attacked the plan. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry considers the prospects for reform. Also, a look back at Teddy Kennedy -- in his own words, and an update on the cause and destruction of the Station Fire. Barack Obama is attempting to regain control of the debate on healthcare reform. His proposals drew criticism from conservatives at a series of town hall meetings in August, and Republican senators, once considered potential partners in bi-partisanship, have openly attacked the plan. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry considers the prospects for reform. Also, a look back at Teddy Kennedy -- in his own words, and an update on the cause and destruction of the Station Fire. Barack Obama is attempting to regain control of the debate on healthcare reform. His proposals drew criticism from conservatives at a series of town hall meetings in August, and Republican senators, once considered potential partners in bi-partisanship, have openly attacked the plan. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry considers the prospects for reform. Also, a look back at Teddy Kennedy -- in his own words, and an update on the cause and destruction of the Station Fire. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25069208 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25064356-Are-Hearts-and-Minds-Being-Won-or-Lost-in-Afghanistan The latest US strategy against the Taliban calls for winning the hearts and minds of the Afghan people. But complaints of election fraud threaten the credibility of President Hamid Karzai, and contractors guarding the US embassy have shocked Afghan sensibilities. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we update developments in what's called "Barack Obama's war."  Also, Pfizer is fined $2.3 billion for illegal marketing of drugs, and grocery chains' efforts to win back shoppers looking for better deals. The latest US strategy against the Taliban calls for winning the hearts and minds of the Afghan people. But complaints of election fraud threaten the credibility of President Hamid Karzai, and contractors guarding the US embassy have shocked Afghan sensibilities. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we update developments in what's called "Barack Obama's war."  Also, Pfizer is fined $2.3 billion for illegal marketing of drugs, and grocery chains' efforts to win back shoppers looking for better deals. The latest US strategy against the Taliban calls for winning the hearts and minds of the Afghan people. But complaints of election fraud threaten the credibility of President Hamid Karzai, and contractors guarding the US embassy have shocked Afghan sensibilities. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we update developments in what's called "Barack Obama's war."  Also, Pfizer is fined $2.3 billion for illegal marketing of drugs, and grocery chains' efforts to win back shoppers looking for better deals. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25064356 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25058937-Big-Fires-Raise-Big-Questions-about-Money Will budget cuts damage the mutual aid system as fire season burns on? Also, will player trades help the Dodgers get into the playoffs? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point,  banks that were "too big to fail" were rescued from the consequences of bad decisions with taxpayer money. As they begin to pay it back, they've grown even bigger.   Will budget cuts damage the mutual aid system as fire season burns on? Also, will player trades help the Dodgers get into the playoffs? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point,  banks that were "too big to fail" were rescued from the consequences of bad decisions with taxpayer money. As they begin to pay it back, they've grown even bigger.   Will budget cuts damage the mutual aid system as fire season burns on? Also, will player trades help the Dodgers get into the playoffs? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point,  banks that were "too big to fail" were rescued from the consequences of bad decisions with taxpayer money. As they begin to pay it back, they've grown even bigger.   tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25058937 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:06:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25053613-Wildfires-Blazing-Through-Southland This week's fires are threatening lives, homes and a major historic site on Mt. Wilson. Plus, Mayor Villraigosa is overhauling his office.  On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, faced with a possible flu epidemic this fall, the US planning for extreme emergencies. If medical facilities are overwhelmed, who gets access first? Who decides? What can be learned from what happened after Katrina just four years ago? This week's fires are threatening lives, homes and a major historic site on Mt. Wilson. Plus, Mayor Villraigosa is overhauling his office.  On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, faced with a possible flu epidemic this fall, the US planning for extreme emergencies. If medical facilities are overwhelmed, who gets access first? Who decides? What can be learned from what happened after Katrina just four years ago? This week's fires are threatening lives, homes and a major historic site on Mt. Wilson. Plus, Mayor Villraigosa is overhauling his office.  On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, faced with a possible flu epidemic this fall, the US planning for extreme emergencies. If medical facilities are overwhelmed, who gets access first? Who decides? What can be learned from what happened after Katrina just four years ago? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25053613 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.? http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25034083-Concierge-Doctors-Primary-Care-and-the-Well-to-Do The concierge doctor is a relatively small but growing practice aimed at cutting out the middle man and delivering medicine directly to the patient?for a price. Meanwhile, the number of doctors going into family practice has dropped dramatically, even though healthcare analysts say general practitioners are essential as the backbone of an efficient and accessible national healthcare system. In this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Judy Muller examines  the disparity and wonders what Ted Kennedy would have thought. Also, the Dalai Lama?s upcoming visit to Taiwan provokes China, and the 150th anniversary of striking oil and the new age of oil. The concierge doctor is a relatively small but growing practice aimed at cutting out the middle man and delivering medicine directly to the patient?for a price. Meanwhile, the number of doctors going into family practice has dropped dramatically, even though healthcare analysts say general practitioners are essential as the backbone of an efficient and accessible national healthcare system. In this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Judy Muller examines  the disparity and wonders what Ted Kennedy would have thought. Also, the Dalai Lama?s upcoming visit to Taiwan provokes China, and the 150th anniversary of striking oil and the new age of oil. The concierge doctor is a relatively small but growing practice aimed at cutting out the middle man and delivering medicine directly to the patient?for a price. Meanwhile, the number of doctors going into family practice has dropped dramatically, even though healthcare analysts say general practitioners are essential as the backbone of an efficient and accessible national healthcare system. In this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Judy Muller examines  the disparity and wonders what Ted Kennedy would have thought. Also, the Dalai Lama?s upcoming visit to Taiwan provokes China, and the 150th anniversary of striking oil and the new age of oil. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25034083 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no Which Way L.A.?