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

What to expect in California's early primary election, how former N.B.A. commissioner David Stern changed basketball, and the history of Irwindale's craters.

L.A.'s permit program for street vendors begins tomorrow, the future of higher education under new laws, and how the Oregon Ducks mascot got a start in SoCal.

A local rabbi responds to recent anti-Semitic attacks, why small airplanes crash so often in the city of Upland, and a recap on the year's biggest education stories.

Big changes are ahead for many California workers who earn their living through gigs and freelance work. Peruvian-Japanese nikkei in Little Tokyo.

Oaxacan food's special place in L.A., the history of the iconic restaurant "Musso and Franks" plus, the history of soul food in Los Angeles.

KPCC's very own reporters joined A Martinez to talk about science, education and infrastructure, the work and the issues they cover day in and day out.

How Angelenos are spending their holidays, your not-so-typical festive tunes, a recap on the year's biggest housing and homelessness stories.

We look back at the Democratic Debate and the historic Impeachment vote, Los Angeles might loosen regulations on Airbnb, and new details emerge about the male victims from the serial killer's crime spree.

What are the issues that the candidates should consider as they vie for voters in the Golden State and beyond? Plus checking in on independent voters.

Center of Investigative Reporting is demanding access to Treasury Department info, Lowrider magazine prints its last issue, media literacy curriculum.

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a case regarding the prosecution of homeless people, The U.S. Government's Remain in Mexico policy has only granted asylum to 11 people in the last year, and recent research has drawn attention to the fact that California's preschools are largely segregated.

Judiciary Committee pushes closer to impeachment, L.A.'s City Attorney announces lawsuit against Federal Aviation Administration, where to find vegan tamales.