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Mexico trade, California drought, Antarctic photos and more
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Feb 14, 2014
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Mexico trade, California drought, Antarctic photos and more

Today on the show, we'll take a look at how small businesses in California are looking to Mexico for new trade opportunities. Then, Obama's in the Central Valley to discuss the state's water woes. Plus, a new book by the editor of the NYT's Modern Love column explores "Love Illuminated," most Californians view weight and exercise as top risks to kids, newly found photos in Antarctica shed new light on one of Ernest Shackleton's last expeditions, and much more.

US President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic Issues Conference February 14, 2014 in Cambridge, Maryland. Obama spoke about goals for Democrats in the US Congress for the coming year.
US President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic Issues Conference February 14, 2014 in Cambridge, Maryland. Obama spoke about goals for Democrats in the US Congress for the coming year.
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Today on the show, we'll take a look at how small businesses in California are looking to Mexico for new trade opportunities. Then, Obama's in the Central Valley to discuss the state's water woes. Plus, a new book by the editor of the NYT's Modern Love column explores "Love Illuminated," most Californians view weight and exercise as top risks to kids, newly found photos in Antarctica shed new light on one of Ernest Shackleton's last expeditions, and much more.

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California sold more than $26 billion in goods to Mexico, but a huge chunk of those dollars come from large businesses. This week, smaller businesses were in Mexico trying to do deals.
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One issue President Obama is expected to raise during his Central Valley stop is the connection between extreme weather events — like the drought — and climate change.
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It's Valentine's Day! And the end of another work week, so that means it's time for the Friday Flashback, Take Two's look at the week in news. T
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For those who prefer terms like Gender Variant, Pangender, or Two Spirit, there's some good news. At least online. Yesterday, Facebook expanded its list of gender options to about 50 different descriptors.
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It's a day to celebrate flowers, overly sweetened chocolate and romantic love... but what does romantic love mean in this day and age?
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According to a new Field Poll from the California Endowment, when it comes to kids, the majority of Californians are very concerned about two things: unhealthy eating and lack of exercise.
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By some estimates, obesity-related disease accounts for twenty percent of health care expenses in this country, but who should pay the price? According to some in the legal community, that responsibility falls with the food manufacturers themselves.
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Michael Steinberger's new book, "The Wine Savant: A Guide to the New Wine Culture," helps make sense of contemporary wine culture.
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Time now for the Comment Box where listeners weigh in on the stuff we're talking about on Take Two.
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Antarctic researchers have uncovered old film negatives left behind by one of Shackleton's teams 100 years ago.