The United States believes pro-Russian separatists shot down the Malaysian Airlines flight with an anti-aircraft missile. We get the latest on that, and we hear about an internationally renowned AIDS researcher who lost his life in the incident. We also talk to the new leader of LA’s teacher union about his plans for the organization. In our weekly film roundup, we hear about a casting call that some are calling racist, and we hear about this weekend’s new releases. And we discuss some of the transportation mysteries of Southern California.
Banner Image: VTA Light Rail Transit, photo credit: DanTD