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Through the course of any given week, I come across articles, podcasts, opinion pieces, and videos that I want to share. On this Friday, I give you random gems from the Culture Lust desk.

What can be done to end the drug-related violence in Mexico? We speak to former President of Mexico Vicente Fox about how the drug war has changed since he left office, and why he believes that legalizing drugs is the best way to reduce the violence that's plagued his country over the last decade. We'll also talk to Fox about illegal immigration, and trade between the U.S. and Mexico.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to call for more spending cuts when he unveils his revised budget on Monday. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara has more.

New Orleans City Council unanimously passed a vote to allow the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to demolish 4,500 public housing units, sparking violent protests in the city. Local activist Malcolm Suber discusses why some residents are outraged by the City Council decision.

As part of our monthly segment about food, we'll look at how you can buy, cook and enjoy more local foods.

Can this woman save public broadcasting? It was only 1 o'clock, but they were downing margaritas by the carafe. Lunch at Tio Leo's felt like the awkward…

The Federal Reserve Board lowered the cost of borrowing with a quarter-point drop in rates in hopes of energizing an economy troubled by a sagging housing market and soaring oil prices. The central bank lowered the federal funds rate to 4.5 percent.

Industry demand for the "sustainable seafood" label, issued by the Marine Stewardship Council, is increasing. But some environmentalists fear fisheries are being certified despite evidence showing that the fish population is in trouble — or when there's not enough information to know the impact on the oceans.

Last year, the San Diego Padres surprised Major League Baseball by posting 90 wins and finishing just two games back in the National League West behind the World Champion San Francisco Giants. But, today at 1:15 p.m. all that will be behind them as the Friars lace up their cleats and take the field in St. Louis to embark on a new season.

On the heels of the recent Innovadora, the big conference in Tijuana designed to boost investment in the border city, drug-related violence flared in the city. We discuss these events and their meaning, as well as whether the passage of Proposition 19 will help or hurt the drug cartels.