Senate poised to pass bipartisan immigration reform bill; What the defeat of DOMA means for gay couples with foreign-born spouses; How is LA County preparing for potential influx of gay marriages?; Prop 8 decision a likely boon for wedding vendors; Picture This: Pej Behdarvand and the world of African body builders; Non-Mexican migrants increasing at the border
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• 7:57
For the first time in more than 25 years, the Senate seems ready to pass a bipartisan reform bill. A vote is expected later today or tomorrow, but the legislation may stall when it gets to the House.
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• 6:21
Yesterday's Supreme Court decision on the Defense of Marriage Act also had an effect on part of the immigration bill pertaining to whether gay U.S. citizens could petition citizenship for their foreign-born spouses.
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• 6:05
This week's decision by the Supreme Court on Proposition 8 has cleared the way for gay marriage in California, but same-sex couples hoping to wed will need to wait a bit longer before they can walk down the aisle.
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• 3:41
Scott Coatsworth and his husband Mark Guzman are creators of the site PurpleUnions.com, which is a directory of LGBT-friendly wedding vendors around the world.
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• 6:50
Author Susan Phillips looks into the unintended consequences of this approach to the war on drugs in her book, "Operation Fly Trap: LA Gangs, Drugs and the Law."
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• 6:45
LA-based photographer Pej Behdarvand traveled to Africa to document men practicing bodybuilding using stones, metal rods and the tire gears.
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• 9:49
Time for our look at politics here in Southern California with KPCC political reporters Frank Stoltze and Alice Walton.
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• 4:21
What sort of effect does climate change have on insurance policies? We'll talk to California's insurance commissioner Dave Jones about how the changing environment might impact the future of coverage.
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• 5:15
Halle Berry was in Sacramento today to testify on behalf of a bill would would protect the children of celebrities and public officials from the paparazzi.
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• 6:47
The kingpin of a magic mushroom empire was found dead with a bullet through his head in 1980, and one writer has delved more into the unsolved mystery.
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• 3:31
One particular smuggling case that originated along the Arizona border, is surprising even veteran law enforcement officials. From the Fronteras Desk in Tucson, Michel Marizco takes a close look.
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• 4:44
Come July 1st, KPCC will be airing a bonus hour of Take Two at 8 pm. At 9 you can tune into the award-winning NPR program "Tell Me More."
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• 4:31
We're excited about the new game show called "Ask Me Another," which will be on Saturdays at 9 p.m. It's been described as a "blend of brainteasers and local pub trivia" with a big dollop of comedy and music.
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• 5:06
This edition of the Dinner Party Download looks into cutlery and taste, the reading habits of younger Americans, and the history of the modern typewriter.