Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Refugees seeking asylum in the US must often endure a lengthy vetting process that can last for years. In the wake of last week’s terror attacks in Paris, that process is likely to become even more stringent, especially for Syrians.
In the wake of the attacks, French investigators announced that at least one of the terrorists came to Europe from Syria by posing as a refugee. The revelation has led several US lawmakers to speak out against letting in more refugees.
Thursday, the Senate approved a bill that would make admission nearly impossible. The legislation faces an uncertain future.
Syrian actor Jay Abdo was one of the biggest movie stars in the Middle East until he was forced to flee his country. Now, he and his wife, Fadia Afashe, work to support other Syrians fleeing the politically turbulent nation.
Jay Abdo recently shared the story of how he fled to America with Take Two’s Alex Cohen.
Abdo and his wife sat down again with Alex Cohen to share their thoughts moments after the Senate vote.
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