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Hong Kong youth, Secret Service woes, female Thor, farm-to-table downfall, four-year community colleges and more
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Oct 1, 2014
Hong Kong youth, Secret Service woes, female Thor, farm-to-table downfall, four-year community colleges and more

On Wednesday, Take Two will address what the latest White House breach means for the Secret Service, large Hong Kong protests, comic book hero Thor debuting as a woman, farmers not getting much profit in the farm-to-table fad, a new California bill allowing for four-year community colleges and more.

The new female Thor, drawn by Esad Ribic and new series artist Russell Dauterman.
The new female Thor, drawn by Esad Ribic and new series artist Russell Dauterman.
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On Wednesday, Take Two will address what the latest White House breach means for the Secret Service, large Hong Kong protests, comic book hero Thor debuting as a woman, farmers not getting much profit in the farm-to-table fad, a new California bill allowing for four-year community colleges and more.

Listen 6:45
Things keep getting worse for the Secret Service, with two recent security breaches. Politico's Ronald Kessler weighs in.
Listen 7:42
Protests continued in Hong Kong, where mostly young people have taken to the streets to demand change. The protests today appeared to have attracted the biggest crowd since demonstrations began.
Listen 5:00
The Times announced the news Wednesday and hopes to make the cuts through voluntary buyouts but will start layoffs if not enough buyouts are taken.
Listen 1:37
Echaveste is the daughter of Central California farmworkers and previously served in both Clinton and Obama administrations. What does she face if appointed?
Listen 1:52
Thanks to bill SB 850, signed by Governor Jerry Brown this week, some community colleges will soon be allowed to offer four-year baccalaureate degrees.
Listen 5:37
If you're a comic book fan, you'll notice something a little different about the Marvel character Thor on news stands Wednesday. He is now a she.
Listen 2:35
The "Great Streets" plan proposed by Mayor Eric Garcetti would create avenues closed off to cars to allow for cafes, boutiques and more foot traffic. A former NYC transportation commissioner shares how New York City's plans can translate to LA.
Listen 7:26
Parents and pediatricians often turn to antibiotics when a child is sick. But a new study finds a link between early and frequent use of antibiotics and childhood obesity.
Listen 6:50
Establishments can charge a premium for food sold with the phrase, "Farm to table," but growers might still be struggling to get by.
Listen 4:05
Scientists have struggled to pinpoint exactly why peanut allergies are on the rise. And it turns out the peanut itself may not be to blame.
Listen 7:03
Dining out and watching movies on the couch can lead to weight gain and health decline for couples. But a new book shares how couples can team up to help their health.
Listen 11:08
In honor of Take Two turning two, the show looks back on some memorable duos. Wednesday the show replays its interview with two members of Latin alternative band La Santa Cecilia.