More agreement that mandatory sentence laws need to be reformed, a study looks at how police treat black women, and Tuesday Reviews Day.
Support builds in DC for reform to federal prison sentencing
The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world, but efforts to reduce the prison population have long been locked in political debate.
Now, that may be changing, according to recent statements from top Republican leaders.
Both Republicans and Democrats are showing a willingness to alter tough sentencing laws that have been in place for decades.
Earlier this month, President Obama put out a call to reform the criminal justice system and now Republican House Speaker John Boehner has joined him.
For more, we're joined by Stephen Raphael, professor of public policy at the University of California, Berkeley and an expert in prison sentencing.
Exploring the complex relationship between black women and police
An updated report from the African American Policy Forum and Columbia University examines the relationship between black women and law enforcement.
The "Say Her Name Brief"chronicles several stories from police encounters gone wrong. First released in May, the report was amended after the death of Sandra Bland two weeks ago.
Kimberle Crenshaw is executive director of the African American Policy Forum and teaches at the Columbia University Law School. She discussed the complex and often fraught relationship between black women and police with Take Two.
Press the play button above to hear the discussion.
What to do with a crying baby in a restaurant? Parenting experts, restaurateurs weigh in
If the name Marcy's Diner means anything to you, chances are you recently saw a news story about a family on vacation in Maine.
21-month-old daughter Keira was none too pleased about the long wait for pancakes and started crying, and at least according to diner owner Darla Neugebauer, she didn't stop for some time.
Eventually, as Neugebauer told local news crews, she lost it:
Keira's mother posted about the experience on the Marcy's Diner Facebook page, calling the owner "an absolute lunatic."
The story quickly went viral— raising all sorts of questions about what is and isn't acceptable about bringing a child to a restaurant. The incident also sheds light on the power of social media among parents these days.
Parenting and child development experts Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright, and Andy Hasroun, owner and operator of Los Angeles eateries Link N Hops and 55 Degree Wine joined Take Two to discuss.
To hear the full interview with Heather Turgeon, Julie Wright and Andy Hasroun click the link above.
New music from Jill Scott, Louie Vega and more
Every Tuesday our regular music experts join us in the studio to talk about the latest in new music for our segment Tuesday Reviewsday. This week, music supervisor Morgan Rhodes and Oliver Wang join Alex Cohen to talk about some of their favorite new picks.
Morgan's recommendations
Artist: Jill Scott
Album: "Woman"
Song: "Lighthouse"
Artist: Dornik
Album: "Drive"
Songs: "On My Mind," "Stand In Your Line"
Artist: Louie Vega starring Adeva
Song: "I Deserve To Breath"
Oliver's recommendations
Artist: Kali Uchis
Album: "Por Vida"
Song: "Sycamore Tree"
Artist: The Arcs
Album: "Yours, Dreamily"
Song: "Stay In My Corner"
Artist: Frightnrs
Song: "I'd Rather Go Blind"
Fight to save Santa Ana sucker puts strain on water
A rare fish that lives in the Santa Ana River has been fighting off extinction for decades. The Santa Ana sucker is a bottom-feeder, and it's at the center of a fight involving two cities, 10 water agencies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The battle might head to the U.S. Supreme Court to decide between designating a part of the river a critical habitat, but that could restrict water use for residents near the river.
Heather Dyer, a fish biologist and water resources project manager for the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, joined the show with more.
To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.
2024 Olympics: Is LA a real contender, according to history?
Now that Boston has officially pulled their bid from the international pool of 2024 Olympics potential host cities, there has been a lot of buzz about Los Angeles stepping in.
To get a historical perspective on the situation, Bill Mallon, former president of the International Society of Olympic Historians, joined the show.
To listen to the full interview, click the blue audio player above.
Latest twist in California's assisted suicide debate
A new ruling came down on Monday from a San Diego court, when the judge dismissed a lawsuit against the state on behalf of three terminally ill Californians seeking doctor-prescribed fatal medication.
This was a blow to assisted suicide campaigners, especially since a bill making the practice legal foundered recently in the State Senate.
Fenit Nirappil, the statehouse reporter in Sacramento for the Associated Press, joined the show to talk about the history and context of the debate in California.
San Francisco high school to offer LGBT history class
Come this fall, students at a San Francisco public high school will soon be able to sign up for an elective, said to be the first of its kind in the nation: A class on LGBT history.
Lyndsey Schlax is the instructor of the course, and she joined the show to tell more.
To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.