Could prisoners get Pell Grants back? Miguel Herrera is no longer coach of Mexico's national soccer team, the transgender community weighs in on the notion of a 'movement.'
College education in prison
It's been more than 20 years since Congress pulled funding for college programs in prison, but recently it was revealed by the Wall Street Journal that the Obama Administration may have plans to revive it.
We talk to Joshua Mitchell, who wrote about it for the WSJ.
What's next for 'El Tri' after Mexico fires its controversial soccer coach Miguel Herrera
Miguel Herrera, the fiery and colorful coach for Mexico's national soccer team has been fired after an alleged confrontation with a TV commentator at the Philadelphia airport Monday.
His departure follows a rocky tenure, but one where the team, known as El Tri, saw some big successes, including lifting the trophy at the recent Gold Cup.
The firing throws the team into uncertainty just a couple months before an important game against the U.S. in Los Angeles.
For more,
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The trans movement - is this the transgender community's moment?
With the recent Vanity Fair cover shot of Caitlyn Jenner, and the attention that Orange is the New Black trans actress Laverne Cox are getting, many people feel that we are living in a transgender movement.
And many headlines proclaimed that these were both pivotal moments for the transgender movement.
But is there really such a movement? Not necessarily, according to a recent article in the Advocate magazine.
We talk with the writer of the article - transgender activist Jen Richards. We'll also be joined by Bamby Salcedo, founder and president of the Trans-Latina coalition and Aiden Aizumi, who serves on the PFLAG National Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Advisory Board.
Sports roundup: NFL upholds Tom Brady suspension, Cardinals add first female coach, MLB trade deadline looms
The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell upholds Tom Brady's four-game suspension for his role in Deflategate, the Arizona Cardinals add female coach Jen Welter to their staff, and some big names are making moves ahead of a trade deadline for Major League Baseball.
For this week in sports, we're joined by
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When trees tip: What could be killing California's trees?
Eight children were hurt after a massive pine tree fell near Pasadena's Kidspace Children's Museum. Two are now in critical condition.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud crack right before the 75-foot-tall tree came down. Officials aren't sure what might have caused the accident, and have now launched an investigation.
Given what's been happening throughout California lately, there's one obvious question: was this related to the drought?
Take Two spoke to tree attorney and arborist Randall Stamen about the state of California's trees, and how accidents are investigated.
Press the play button above to hear more.
Impatient: What's the best way to find a new doctor?
In this society, we tend to think of new as a good. A brand new car, a cute new cute haircut, a new album from your favorite artist, but what about a new health care plan?
Often times, new insurance means you need to find a new doctor. One you like, but more importantly, one within your network. Rebecca Plevin joins Alex Cohen to talk about how to best do that in her weekly consumer health segment Impatient.
To hear the entire segment, click on the audio embedded above. You can also read Rebecca's post over at the Impatient blog.
This Native American tribe saves water by cutting trees
In this midst of the west's historic drought, there are many ways people are saving water: washing their cars less, taking shorter showers, cutting back on how often they turn on the sprinkler.
But in Madera County, California, not far from Yosemite, the North Fork Mono Indians are employing a unique tactic.
They're saving water by cutting down trees.
Tribal Chair Ron Goode explains that thinning forests means more water can flow to meadows.
Why do jails pose such a high risk of suicide?
There are still questions to be answered in the case of Sandra Bland, the woman who was found dead in a jail cell in Texas two weeks ago.
Bland's family members have questioned the medical examiner's finding that she took her own life, and multiple investigations into her death are underway.
Regardless of what the final determination is in Sandra Bland's case, the fact remains that suicide in jails is an all too common phenomenon. The suicide rate in jails is even higher than it is in prisons.
Dr. Thomas White, a clinical psychologist and expert on jail and prison suicide, joins Take Two to explain why jails pose such a high suicide risk.
'A Lego Brickumentary' explores the deep history of and the far reach of Lego
When it comes to toys, one manufacturer can boast some truly extraordinary statistics: Children around the world spend 5 billion hours a year playing with its product. The toy it makes is sold in more than 140 countries. And it's spawned a fan club with 5 million members worldwide.
What toy is it? Legos!
The new film "A Lego Brickumentary" explores the history of and the obsessive fans of the little plastic bricks. Alex Cohen recently spoke with Directors Daniel Junge and Kief Davidson about the film.
To hear the whole interview click on the audio embedded above.