Take Two

Local congresswoman on why she's not attending the inauguration, Mel Brooks on his signature films, how tech is being used in efforts for greater transparency.

The relationship between the White House and the African American community moving forward, American Apparel's era ends, Roxane Gay's new book: "Difficult Women."

What does the UC title IX position entail? The love behind the Obama-Biden bromance, L.A.'s biggest murder mystery turns 70 this year.

The San Diego Chargers announce they're moving to L.A., making media literacy part of the school curriculum, is the fish you ordered really the fish you're eating?

An in-depth analysis of president-elect Trumps first press conference, the DA's announcement in the El Cajon shooting, can a new attorney general impact state laws on pot?

President Obama gives his final speech as president, research finds that the toughest time for a mom is when children are in middle school, and U2's iconic album "The Joshua Tree" turns 30.

California Republicans aim to turn the blue state red under Trump, the pass-thru sequoia called Pioneer Cabin falls in powerful winter storm, and the future of iconic Formosa Cafe in question after sudden closure.

The LA County District Attorney's office requests Raymond Lee Jennings' murder conviction be set aside, Mammoth gears up for more snow, why we just can't quit Jack in the Box tacos.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs meets with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about homeless veterans; tour of Skid Row's Union Rescue Mission; a surge in homeless families.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is working for the California Legislature, a state lawmaker talks about a controversial article he wrote, how humility helps leaders

Take Two looks at about the negative effects of restricting water in urban environments. We'll also discuss efforts to bring the 1984 Olympic Freeway murals back to life, how seals could have infected early humans with tuberculosis, and we remember the Northridge Earthquake through opera. All this and much more.

Today, Take Two looks at recruiting jihadist groups in Iraq and Syria in the context of the death of American journalist James Foley. Also, we look at the racial disparity in Ferguson, Missouri, and actor Alfred Molina stops by to talk about his new film 'Love Is Strange.' All this and much more.

Today on the show, we'll discuss the images coming out of Ferguson, Missouri, which some civil rights organizations say resemble those of the Civil Rights movement. Plus, the latest on the Ezell Ford shooting investigation, how police thwarted the plans of two South Pasadena High School students who planned to killed staff and students and more.

Today on the show, we examine President Obama's remarks about the the violence that has erupted in Ferguson, Missouri. We'll also speak to a former U.S. Air Force pilot who lost faith in the system when police shot his son. Plus, Chinese hackers steal 4.5 million medical records from a Tennessee hospital chain, we weigh in on the 'Ice Bucket Challenge' and much more.

Today on the show, we start with a discussion about the multiple investigations looking into Michael Brown's death. We’ll take a look at the influx of unaccompanied minors in school, the surge of early jail releases due to the state's prison realignment, using fish to prevent the spread of mosquitos and much more.

In the wake of the latest news out of Missouri, we also talk to UCLA's Brenda Stevenson to discuss the history of violence involving black youth. We also examine how YouTube, Vine and other social media platforms may have supplanted Hollywood as avenues to stardom. We also have a weekly roundup of news and much more.

Today Take Two discusses officer-involved shootings in light of the death of Michael Brown in St. Louis. We look at legislation that could institute tougher penalties on assisted living facilities. We look at the candidates vying to replace Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. All this and more.

We discuss migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border today. A writer from Slate discussed depression in the wake of Robin Williams' suicide. Later, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky from ESPN discuss the latest sports news, and we also talk about ticks, the death of Lauren Bacall and a lot more.

Today, we discuss the latest happenings in the conflict between Iraq's new leadership and the Islamic State as well as examine US policy in the Middle East. Later on, we take another look at the life of Robin Williams. We also talk about how Ebola is transmitted, our weekly music selections and much more.

With airstrikes pounding targets in Iraq, we talk to Iraqis here and hear what they think about the situation. Later on, we discuss a film that chronicles the life of one of Charles Manson's followers. Then, we talk about how fish might help stop Alzheimer's, our roundup of Hollywood news and a lot more.

Today, we talk about US airstrikes in Iraq in an attempt to head off the progress of ISIS. We also discuss the one day out of the year where hackers gather in Las Vegas to meet up. Later on, the moon will appear more massive this weekend, we check out the week's news and much more.

Today, we talk about how high-speed rails are a reality in other countries, but have yet to get on track in the U.S. We discuss the ride-sharing industry's foray into carpooling. We also talk diabetes-free grizzly bears, our weekly State of Affairs and a lot more.