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Inside OC With Rick Reiff
Prairie Economist
Season 10
Episode 14
He's a dirt-poor farm boy who became a Nobel Prize winner. Now the Koch Foundation has pledged $15 million to a school in his honor. Chapman University economics professor Vernon Smith discusses economic and life lessons.
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Debate over the jail informant scandal.

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A discussion about a labor-education battle before the Supreme Court.

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Irvine Council member Jeff Lalloway discusses progress & wasted millions at the Great Park

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A discussion surrounding the OC Jail break and the strength of OC's economic rebound.

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OC United Way CEO Max Gardner discusses efforts to help the homeless and working poor.

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Discussion of OC's newest buildings as well as ratings of the best and worst landmarks.

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Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait discusses voting, subsidies, a tax ban and other issues.

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Water battles, California's upcoming U.S. Senate race and other big stories of 2016

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Jim Righeimer talks about budget battles, his lawsuit against the police union and more.

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Outgoing Chapman University President Jim Doti reflects on 25 years of campus growth.

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How Allergan grew into a Botox powerhouse, fought off a hostile raider and more.

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Voice of OC Editor Norberto Santana discusses his on-line investigative news service.