What last night's close race reveals about the state of the Democratic party, a look this year's Super Bowl Media day, how the Zika virus may be tied to climate.
California doctors back legalizing pot
One of California's most powerful organizations representing doctors has weighed in: it supports legalized marijuana.
The California Medical Association announced it is backing a ballot initiative appearing this November to legalize pot.
The measure would give the green light to marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes.
"This measure – along with the recently-passed medical marijuana bills – will ensure the State of California does both – with the public health and public interest being paramount concerns,” said CMA president Steven Larson in a statement.
Association spokesperson Molly Weedn joins Take Two to explain more about the organization's position.
Democratic divide? What the Iowa caucus reveals about the state of the party
Democrats had a raucous caucus in Iowa Monday night. The evening ended with a "virtual tie" between candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Hillary Clinton went on to claim victory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIKh6yAeb5Q
But it’s by no means a strong win. Clinton sits with 49.9 percent of the vote to Senator Sanders' 49.6.
Clinton’s razor-thin lead over Senator Sanders speaks volumes about where blue voters stand on the former secretary of state. One often hears about division in the Republican Party. What does the close caucus say about the state of the Democratic Party?
Take Two put that question to two guests:
- , senior fellow at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism and former Chief White House Correspondent for CNN
- Luis DeSipio, professor of political science and Latino studies at UC Irvine
PRESS THE BLUE PLAY BUTTON ABOVE TO HEAR THE INTERVIEW
Young voters are a political force to be reckoned with — just ask Hillary Clinton.
Young voters made their voices heard at Monday night's Iowa caucus — especially on the Democratic side.
While Hillary Clinton attracted mostly older voters, Senator Bernie Sanders got the lion's share of voters under 24.
NBC News published data on caucus goers.
Younger voters will continue to be an important part of the Sanders campaign, and they could play an important role in the general election.
Take Two asked two politically active young Southern Californians for their take on the evening.
Guests:
- Mary Perez, member of the USC GOP
- Daniel Lopez, president of the Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Press the blue play button above to hear more.
From media day to opening night: the media craze surrounding the Super Bowl
While part of America was focused on Iowa, another was squarely keying in on San Jose, California.
Unlike caucuses and primaries, where the spin doctors can argue that a third place finish is really a victory, Sunday's Super Bowl is cut and dried - there will be a winner, and there will be a loser.
However, there is a lot of spin, setting of expectations and endless speculation leading up to the game. In fact, the league reserves a special day just so the press can mingle with players and coaches.
The Super Bowl's media day has traditionally been an event reserved for Tuesday afternoon but last night for the first time it became a primetime televised showcase.
Re-branded as Super Bowl Opening Night and aired live on the NFL Network, the annual media event was described by Jay Busbee from Yahoo Sports, as something that "bears as much resemblance to actual newsgathering and journalism as Taco Bell does to authentic Mexican food."
Ouch!
Mike Tanier is NFL National Lead Writer for Bleacher Report and he was there for all the fun/newsgathering. He joins the show to discuss the craziness.
Audio coming soon.
New music from Rihanna, Dr. Dog, Nevermen and St. Lucia
We know you don't have time to keep up with what's new in music, so we've got the perfect fix for you – Tuesday Reviewsday. Every week our music experts join us in studio to talk about their favorite new tunes. This week we've got music journalist and , News Director at Billboard Magazine.
Shirley Halperin
Artist: Rihanna
Album: Anti
Songs: "Consideration," "Kiss It Better"
Artist: Dr. Dog
Album: "The Psychedelic Swamp"
Songs: "Fire On My Back," "Good Grief"
Chris Martins
Artist: Nevermen
Album: Nevermen
Songs: "Dark Ear," "Mr. Mistake"
Artist: St. Lucia
Album: "Matter"
Songs: "Rescue Me," "Love Somebody"
You can find an extended version of Tuesday Reviewsday on the podcast. Subscribe and let us know what you think!
From Valentine's Day to Pajama Day, have school holidays gone overboard?
Valentine's Day is on the horizon.
For kids, it can be a fun time to make cards and exchange candy with classmates.
But for parents, it can be a bit more daunting.
Do you get sweets or not? Do you have to get cards for everyone in the classroom? Teachers? Teacher's aides? Homemade or not?
Kindergarten teacher and mom Sharon Lee joins Take Two with some advice for surviving school celebrations.
To hear the full interview with Sharon Lee, click the link above.
How LULAC helped boost Latino participation in Iowa caucuses
As all eyes were on Iowa Monday night, one group had its eyes on Iowa's Latino voters.
The League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa (LULAC) set an ambitious goal in the Hawkeye State: Get 10,000 Latinos to participate in the Iowa caucuses.
So, did they do it? Joe Henry Enriquez, Iowa state director of LULAC, says early estimates show the group achieved that, and then some, with at least 13,000 Latino voters. Enriquez joined the show to tell more about how the group helped convince Latinos to get involved — including some who had never participated in the caucuses before.
To listen to the interview, click on the blue audio player above.
The Great Race: Is the car still king in LA?
The complaints about L.A.'s traffic are endless: road closures, blocked car pool lanes, a 30 minute journey turning into an epic two hour trek across town.
But the way we move around Southern California is shifting.
There's a growing mass transit network, neighborhoods are changing around transport hubs, the popularity of electric vehicles is on the upswing and more people using pedal power or just their own two feet.
We delve into how L.A. moves on Thursday's Take Two.
We'll cover the history of our roadways, the psychology behind campaigns to use mass transit, and the real struggles of finding a place to park or plug in.
We even have an experiment. And a competition!
Who would win a race between Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to the Santa Monica Pier?
A driver? A bicyclist? A transit rider?
We sent out three producers to find out.
Who will win? Vote for #TeamCar, #TeamBike or #TeamPublicTransport.
The route
Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to the ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier
The racers
By car: Sue Carpenter, automotive critic for the OC Register
By bike: Jacob Margolis, KPCC producer
By mass transit: Leo Duran, KPCC reporter/producer
The time
Morning rush hour, starting at 8:30 am sharp
The rules
Use whatever tools and technology you have at your disposal. The final route you take is up to your discretion.
We also want to hear your transportation stories. What are some of your worst commuting stories? Have you changed the way you travel or work to beat the traffic? Maybe you get around in an unconventional way — by boat or skateboard?
Leave a comment on our Facebook page,
or below and tune in from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday to hear if the car is still king in Take Two's Great Race!
The result
Done voting? Good. Here's who actually won...
