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LA Dodgers lose the World Series, Autonomous vehicles and jobs in L.A., 50 year of MPAA ratings
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Oct 29, 2018
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LA Dodgers lose the World Series, Autonomous vehicles and jobs in L.A., 50 year of MPAA ratings

We recap how the Dodgers lost on their own home turf over the weekend, how autonomous vehicles will affects jobs in Los Angeles, the latest Hollywood news.
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 01: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers sticks his tongue out during a team photograph on the field after a 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in the National League West tiebreaker game at Dodger Stadium on October 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 01: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers sticks his tongue out during a team photograph on the field after a 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in the National League West tiebreaker game at Dodger Stadium on October 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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We recap how the Dodgers did over the weekend in the World Series. Plus, the kickoff to our autonomous vehicles series on how AVs will affect Los Angeles is about jobs. And, we've got the latest Hollywood news.

LA reacts to the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue

(Starts at 1:22)

The shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue this weekend is hitting close to home for Jewish communities across the U.S., including those here in Southern California. Hundreds gathered in Westwood last night at a vigil in support of the Tree of Life synagogue where a gunman killed 11 people Saturday. The suspect, who is now in custody, had posted anti-Semitic comments on social media and officials say the attack will be prosecuted as a hate crime.

Guest: 

  • Jay Sanderson, President & CEO of the Jewish Foundation of Greater L.A.
  • Rabbi Sharon Brous with the Jewish community, IKAR

https://twitter.com/MayorOfLA/status/1056758599635083265

Autonomous Vehicles in LA Part 1: Jobs

(Starts at 27:44)

Autonomous vehicles will affect every aspect of our lives here in Los Angeles once they become a reality, including employment. While some jobs will be lost, and others will be transitioned into supporting roles, new types of work will also open up.

Fire Floods

(Starts at 34:08)

First, there were fires, now flood season is upon us. But what about “fire-floods”? Yes, there’s another natural disaster on California’s doorstep. “Fire-floods” occur after a wildfire scorches the ground, and makes it hard for water to penetrate.

Guest:

  • Jason Kean, research hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey

Recapping Sunday night's Dodger loss

(Starts at 11:06)

The L.A. Dodgers were back on their home turf for the World Series over the weekend. We recap how they did.

Guests:

  • Brian and Andy Kamenetzky
  • Molly Knight, author of "The best team money can buy"
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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It's been 50 years since the rating system first became established

(Starts at 39:14)

The Motion picture of Association of America's movie rating system is turning 50! So, we'll look back on 50 years and give it our own rating.

Guest:

  • John Horn, host of "The Frame"

https://twitter.com/MPAA/status/1056966448592158720

What's your LA ghost story?

Los Angeles has the reputation of being a pretty haunted place. Landmarks like the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel, the Queen Mary and Griffith Park are known as spooktacular destinations — especially this time of year. So, in the true spirit of the Halloween month, Take Two producers want to know: Do you have a personal spooky story that took place here in Los Angeles? We had great stories last year, and we'd love to share yours. Submit it here!