The Olney way

THANK you for your article “Still Wondering, ‘Which Way, L.A.?’ ” [by Sean Mitchell, July 16]. I never miss Warren Olney. He is a refreshing voice in a vast media wasteland. I keep hoping he may run for president.

RUTH ROSEN

Santa Monica

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AS one who listens to “Which Way, L.A.?,” I take exception to the proposition that Warren Olney is “famous for his restrained moderation of arguments and for keeping his opinions to himself -- sometimes to a fault.”

It is clear to even an occasional listener that Olney is to the left of center. The fact that he is not as abrasive about it as one might hear on Air America could only be considered a “fault” by a Times writer -- or an archetypal NPR outlet like KCRW.

ROBERT MCARTHUR

Los Angeles