Echoes of History — in Washington and Los Angeles

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As the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress today, Shinzo Abe offered condolences for Americans killed in World War II—but not for wartime atrocities in Korea, China and elsewhere. He was applauded in Washington, but he'll get a mixed reception when he comes to California tomorrow. Americans of Asian descent are already protesting.

As the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress today, Shinzo Abe offered condolences for Americans killed in World War II—but not for wartime atrocities in Korea, China and elsewhere. He was applauded in Washington, but he'll get a mixed reception when he comes to California tomorrow. Americans of Asian descent are already protesting. 

Also, Governor Brown visits LA with tough new targets for reducing greenhouse emissions. We get the story behind the numbers.

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Katie Cooper, Sáša Woodruff