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LA Sheriff's Dept. scandal, Denver's pot editor, Kurt Sutter and more
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Dec 10, 2013
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LA Sheriff's Dept. scandal, Denver's pot editor, Kurt Sutter and more

Today on the show we'll have an update on the L.A. Sheriff misconduct scandal. Then, we'll talk to the Denver Post's new cannabis editor, we'll look at protests in San Francisco against gentrification from tech giants like Google, Rep. John Lewis tells us about Nelson Mandela's memorial service and explains what impact he had on civil rights, plus much more.

Inmates at Men's Central Jail follow along during the church service.
Inmates at Men's Central Jail follow along during the church service.
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Today on the show we'll have an update on the L.A. Sheriff misconduct scandal. Then, we'll talk to the Denver Post's new cannabis editor, we'll look at protests in San Francisco against gentrification from tech giants like Google, Rep. John Lewis tells us about Nelson Mandela's memorial service and explains what impact he had on civil rights, plus much more.

Listen 7:17
Yesterday federal officials indicted 18 current and former Sheriff's Deputies for charges including conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and giving false statements.
Listen 7:09
Yesterday, protesters blocked a Google bus filled with tech workers to bring attention to the widening income discrepancy.
Listen 8:00
If you have a particular passion for all things cannabis, you might want to run off to Denver and start applying at The Denver Post.
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Along with the President, 23 members of Congress (many of those being members of the Congressional Black Caucus) travelled to South Africa to honor Nelson Mandela.
Listen 6:24
How many soccer fans are out there in the U.S.? NFL games still pull in 80 times more viewers than pro soccer matches.
Listen 9:29
It's time for Tuesday Reviewsday our weekly new music segment. This week we're going to be talking about rock with Justino Aguila from Billboard Magazine and music critic Steve Hochman.
Listen 10:09
Today is the deadline for cities to submit proposals to build the new Boeing 777X airliner on their turf. More than a dozen sites have been chosen as the potential recipient for the billion-dollar contract.
Listen 4:01
Figuring out what causes glaciers to shrink is important because melting glaciers are one of the factors behind rising sea levels.
Listen 3:51
Neighborhoods across Southern California are being reshaped by the adult children of immigrants. KPCC's Leslie Berestein Rojas reports on the Latino experience within one storied Los Angeles suburb.
Listen 5:07
General Motors, the nation's largest automaker, announced that Mary Barra will replace retiring Daniel Akerson as the company's chief executive.
Listen 11:35
Winter break is quickly approaching, and one option many parents have to keep their kids preoccupied is taking them to the movies.
Listen 10:11
Kurt Sutter talks about where he stands on creating the show, the importance it's had in his life and the real outlaws that help him keep the show accurate.