Today, we look at how the rising cost of meat has affected local butchers. Then, we'll turn to KPCC reporter Kitty Felde to see how the drought has become political. We'll end the show with a look at how an art exhibit is showcasing how the social and political commentary of some Iranian photographers flies under the radar.
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• 9:39
Today the Blue Ribbon Commission is poised to vote on a report, a report which declares a state of emergency for LA County's abused and neglected children.
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• 4:49
Head of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johson said he is reconsidering the Obama administration's deportation policies, after meeting with leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus yesterday.
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• 4:54
We look at a bitter falling out between two of the world's most famous typography designers and what it might mean for the designer-world.
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• 4:14
Take Two looks at how rising beef prices are affecting local butchers.
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• 5:31
The spicy red sauce Sriracha has become perhaps the first condiment to be declared a public nuisance.
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• 5:14
Earlier this week, we talked on air about how to make biking and mass transit "cool." But many KPCC listeners wrote in to say why they're sticking to their cars.
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• 5:09
The Disney film "Frozen" is the highest grossing animated film of all time, raking in over $1 billion. But what about the merchandise?
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• 5:08
CBS has announced that Stephen Colbert, host of the satirical "Colbert Report," will replace David Letterman as the next host of "The Late Show."
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• 15:07
KPCC's reporters Alice Walton and Frank Stoltze join Take Two to talk politics.
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• 7:02
As most other lobbying decreased, California's largest agricultural water district spent $600,000 on lobbying efforts, according to an analysis by KPCC.
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• 4:50
Simple changes like using mulch around the base of plants to stop evaporation and watering longer and deeper but less frequently can make a significant dent in water usage.
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• 4:13
The cost of housing in the city is making many people think small. And the micro movement loves to reuse and recycle.
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• 7:20
The documentary explores new details about disgraced Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Executive Producer Roy Ackerman joins the show to discuss the making of the film.
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• 8:01
A new art exhibition at Cal State LA showcases how Iranian photographers are able to create images into social and political commentary that fly under the radar of censors.