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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
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State of Affairs: California Appeals Federal Judge's Assault Weapon Ruling, Doing Better by Victims of Intimate Partner Violence, Saying Goodbye to A Martinez -
Is it Safe to Go to Work Without Masks?, Van Nuys Neighborhood Profile, Black Families' Concerns on Return to In-Person School
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Councilman Mike Bonin Talks Homeless Encampment Plans, Pandemic Child Care, Unfiltered, Bachelor Host Chris Harrison Leaving For Good
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Why the "Roaring 20s" could make a return, why eviction relief does not go far enough for some and One Day At A Time has come to an end.
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CA Notify app will become available for all iPhone and Android users today, what one poll says about the public's thoughts on LAPD and why all electric homes are being pushed.
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One doctor from Fontana shares with us what he's seeing at his hospital's ICU, Biden selects Calif. Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead Health and Human Services and how learning loss could worsen inequality long term.
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LA is looking at a $675 million budget shortfall that'll lead to job cuts, State of Affairs and the politics of the stay-at-home orders, plus a new Netflix series showcases the life of Tejano music star Selena.
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Listen 49:24The city, the county and now the state have different stay-at-home orders and much of it is confusing. How this erodes public trust. Plus, after the CHP forcibly removed homeless people from vacant homes in El Sereno, City Councilman Kevin DeLeon offers a motion to lease those properties, plus could Mayor Eric Garcetti's record help or hurt any chances to work in the Biden Administration?The city, the county and now the state have different stay-at-home orders and much of it is confusing. How this erodes public trust. Plus, after the CHP forcibly removed homeless people from vacant homes in El Sereno, City Councilman Kevin DeLeon offers a motion to lease those properties, plus could Mayor Eric Garcetti's record help or hurt any chances to work in the Biden Administration?
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Listen 49:23Mark Ridley Thomas leaves his seat on the LA County Board of Supervisors and returns to the LA City Council after 18 years, and the homeless will remain his top priority, plus we get a glimpse behind the scenes of how firefighters prepare for the worst on "red flag" days in Southern California, and we talk all things Hollywood On the Lot.Mark Ridley Thomas leaves his seat on the LA County Board of Supervisors and returns to the LA City Council after 18 years, and the homeless will remain his top priority, plus we get a glimpse behind the scenes of how firefighters prepare for the worst on "red flag" days in Southern California, and we talk all things Hollywood On the Lot.
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Listen 49:20The latest shutdown orders dim hopes for schools reopening - we'll look at the, albeit limited, data behind whether schools should reopen, plus California's Project Homekey is buying up properties to house the homeless, and the state also releases its plan for early childhood education.The latest shutdown orders dim hopes for schools reopening - we'll look at the, albeit limited, data behind whether schools should reopen, plus California's Project Homekey is buying up properties to house the homeless, and the state also releases its plan for early childhood education.
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Listen 49:22LA County's temporary stay-at-home order could become stricter if COVID-19 cases continue to rise - but we hear from one infectious disease specialist about why its necessary, plus we hear about an effort to reclaim vacant home in El Sereno for the homeless and the new podcast "Tiny Victories" reminds us why we need to celebrate small accomplishments in life.LA County's temporary stay-at-home order could become stricter if COVID-19 cases continue to rise - but we hear from one infectious disease specialist about why its necessary, plus we hear about an effort to reclaim vacant home in El Sereno for the homeless and the new podcast "Tiny Victories" reminds us why we need to celebrate small accomplishments in life.
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How the Biden-Harris transition is moving forward, what one toy store owner is planning for the lockdown, and a new documentary on Frank Zappa is out.
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L.A. County shuts down restaurants as COVID-19 cases rise, enrollment of international students continues to slow at CA's colleges and what to do this Thanksgiving.
Episodes
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Today on the show, we discuss Obama's recent comments that he would accept 'piecemeal' immigration reform. Then, a new Pew study shows Americans are burnt out on disaster relief, kids in Baldwin Hills schools get their iPads, the fight over Gore Vidal's estate and much more.
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Listen 1:34:47Today on the show, we start with a new report from ProPublica that shows Medicare doctors waste billions by prescribing brand-name drugs. Then, Oxford Dictionaries names "selfie" the word of the year. Also, in Jazz-loving Culver City, music instruction starts in kindergarten, Tuesday Reviewsday looks at new music by The Entrance Band, Yeawhon Shin and more.ProPublica name-brand drug report, 'selfie' is word of the year, graphic Gettysburg Address and moreToday on the show, we start with a new report from ProPublica that shows Medicare doctors waste billions by prescribing brand-name drugs. Then, Oxford Dictionaries names "selfie" the word of the year. Also, in Jazz-loving Culver City, music instruction starts in kindergarten, Tuesday Reviewsday looks at new music by The Entrance Band, Yeawhon Shin and more.
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Listen 1:34:51Today on the show, GOP Congressman David Valadao on supporting Dems' immigration bill. Then, HealthSherpa site helps guide Americans through Obamacare process, migrant education program gives farmworkers' children a boost, churches help push for immigration reform plus much more.Today on the show, GOP Congressman David Valadao on supporting Dems' immigration bill. Then, HealthSherpa site helps guide Americans through Obamacare process, migrant education program gives farmworkers' children a boost, churches help push for immigration reform plus much more.
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Today on the show we talk about the continued search for family members in the Philippines, The Playstation 4 makes it's debut today, National Geographic's Steve Winter captures LA's elusive cougars, plus much more.
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Listen 1:16:39KPCC's Stephanie O'Neill recaps the President's statement on the problem-plagued health care exchange rollout, food truck phenom Roy Choi talks about his new memoir and cookbook, a preview of the PS4 before it hits shelves, and author Joshua Greene on humans' neurological predisposition to be moral.KPCC's Stephanie O'Neill recaps the President's statement on the problem-plagued health care exchange rollout, food truck phenom Roy Choi talks about his new memoir and cookbook, a preview of the PS4 before it hits shelves, and author Joshua Greene on humans' neurological predisposition to be moral.
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Listen 1:34:51Today on the show we start with a discussion about the continued problems plaguing the Affordable Care Act. Then, a look at the health risks facing the victims of Typhoon Haiyan and how Filipino-Americans are rallying to help. Then, Meatball the Glendale Bear is caught up in a fight over his copyrighted name, an old California ghost town is for sale and much more.Today on the show we start with a discussion about the continued problems plaguing the Affordable Care Act. Then, a look at the health risks facing the victims of Typhoon Haiyan and how Filipino-Americans are rallying to help. Then, Meatball the Glendale Bear is caught up in a fight over his copyrighted name, an old California ghost town is for sale and much more.
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Listen 1:34:41Today on the show we take a look at relief efforts in The Philippines, both from Filipino-Americans and from Team Rubicon. Then, Desert Hot Springs faces bankruptcy, desert solar projects face increased scrutiny for environmental impacts. Photographer Tyler Shields talks about his latest book, "The Dirty Side of Glamour" and more.Today on the show we take a look at relief efforts in The Philippines, both from Filipino-Americans and from Team Rubicon. Then, Desert Hot Springs faces bankruptcy, desert solar projects face increased scrutiny for environmental impacts. Photographer Tyler Shields talks about his latest book, "The Dirty Side of Glamour" and more.
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Local Californians who have family in The Philippines talk about the relief efforts here | An explainer on how a court decision on net neutrality could slow down the Internet | We go behind the scenes and behind the mic with voiceover artist Ben Patrick Johnson | Thousands of letters written by service members and veterans arrive today at Chapman University | The quandary for Fresno State's football team which shares a mascot with a local gang, and much more.
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On the show today, we’ll have the latest on the corruption trial of Bell administrator Angela Spaccia, and exactly 100 years ago Los Angeles had some big moments, the LA Aqueduct opened, the La Brea Tar Pits were discovered and Charlie Chaplin signed on with his first Hollywood studio, plus the fate of the California Condor. That and a whole lot more …
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Listen 1:34:09Today on the show we talk about Twitter's IPO and whether it can evolve to rival Facebook's success. Then, a new report finds that as San Francisco home prices surge, so do evictions. Hollywood's Cinerama Dome turns 50, a recent mountain lion death reignites call for a wildlife corridor in Liberty Canyon, plus much more.Today on the show we talk about Twitter's IPO and whether it can evolve to rival Facebook's success. Then, a new report finds that as San Francisco home prices surge, so do evictions. Hollywood's Cinerama Dome turns 50, a recent mountain lion death reignites call for a wildlife corridor in Liberty Canyon, plus much more.
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Listen 1:35:03Today on the show, we talk to California insurance commissioner Dave Jones about policy cancellations. Then, Kate Sheehy of the Fronteras Desk reports about the suburbs and America's new poor. Slate's Emily Yoffe joins the show with advice on how to deal with rude people, plus much more.Today on the show, we talk to California insurance commissioner Dave Jones about policy cancellations. Then, Kate Sheehy of the Fronteras Desk reports about the suburbs and America's new poor. Slate's Emily Yoffe joins the show with advice on how to deal with rude people, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:37Today, we'll start the show with a look into the suspected LAX shooter's belief in the "New World Order" conspiracy. Then, LGBT workplace rights bill moves forward in the Senate, Jezebel founded Anna Holmes joins the show to talk about her new book. Then, our Tuesday Reviewsday critics talk about new tunes by Eminem, Sky Ferreira and more.Today, we'll start the show with a look into the suspected LAX shooter's belief in the "New World Order" conspiracy. Then, LGBT workplace rights bill moves forward in the Senate, Jezebel founded Anna Holmes joins the show to talk about her new book. Then, our Tuesday Reviewsday critics talk about new tunes by Eminem, Sky Ferreira and more.