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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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Episodes
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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
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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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Japan and South Korea come to an agreement on 'comfort women,' a look at 2015 as the year of the drought, education and immigration intersect in 'East of Salinas.'
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What's it like to be an American woman who is also a practicing Muslim? Who can, or can't call themselves Latino? A Syrian refugee's story.
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The Washington Post reports ICE raids are soon to happen, tips for driving safely in the rain, the science behind how Santa is like a superhero.
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Lyft now can pick up passengers at LAX, the growing influence 'shared' business models, the story of Bennett Omalu, who shed light on concussions in the NFL.
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The FDA has changed the rules for blood donations from gay men, 'Concussion' writer and director Peter Landesman, SpaceX makes a historic landing.
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The search continues for a new LAUSD superintendent; Families of missing in Mexico remember their loved ones and the magic of 'Star Wars' through music.
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Obama meets with the families of the victims in the San Bernardino shooting, Disneyland will no longer sell toy guns in park shops and choreographer Debbie Allen takes on The Nutcracker.
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What's next after a mistrial is declared in the case of a police officer charged in Baltimore man Freddie Gray's death, a guide to FSAs, and a Star Wars primer if you know nothing.
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Did LA Unified do the right thing? The school board, parents and security experts respond to closureLA Unified School Board president Steve Zimmer responds to the closing of all school campuses, the economic impact of the shut down and Star Wars fashion.
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LA Unified closed 900 schools due to "credible" threat, parents tell us how they got the news and what they told their kids, plus a security expert weighs in on how the situation was handled.
Episodes
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Listen 1:34:20Today on the show, we'll hear about the soil contamination problems plaguing the Jordan Downs housing project. Then, with the new year approaching, we'll get some tax tips from a local CPA. Plus, Beejoli Shah takes us inside Hollywood's diversity hire program, we'll check in with 'Dreamer' Lisbeth Mateo, Tim Hernandez talks about his new book, "Mañana Means Heaven," plus much more.Today on the show, we'll hear about the soil contamination problems plaguing the Jordan Downs housing project. Then, with the new year approaching, we'll get some tax tips from a local CPA. Plus, Beejoli Shah takes us inside Hollywood's diversity hire program, we'll check in with 'Dreamer' Lisbeth Mateo, Tim Hernandez talks about his new book, "Mañana Means Heaven," plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:05Merry Christmas Eve! Today we'll hear about a deadly fungus threatening the world's banana crop, we'll hear from a UCLA nurse helping Filipinos recover after Typhoon Haiyan, and Dana Goodyear talks about her new book on the changing American palate. Plus, getting to know Dorothea Lange, the photographer behind "Migrant Mother," looking back at the year in music and much more.Merry Christmas Eve! Today we'll hear about a deadly fungus threatening the world's banana crop, we'll hear from a UCLA nurse helping Filipinos recover after Typhoon Haiyan, and Dana Goodyear talks about her new book on the changing American palate. Plus, getting to know Dorothea Lange, the photographer behind "Migrant Mother," looking back at the year in music and much more.
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Listen 1:34:34Today is the deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act, we'll take a look at how people are faring with the exchange website. Then, we'll take a look back to some of the biggest stories of the year. Plus, we hear from a Hollywood music composer, we get our roundup of the week;s box office news and we hear from artist Jay Shells about bringing his Rap Quotes project to Los Angeles.Today is the deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act, we'll take a look at how people are faring with the exchange website. Then, we'll take a look back to some of the biggest stories of the year. Plus, we hear from a Hollywood music composer, we get our roundup of the week;s box office news and we hear from artist Jay Shells about bringing his Rap Quotes project to Los Angeles.
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Listen 1:30:35Today on the show we'll hear from KPCC's Karen Foshay about $2.7 million missing from the Central Basin's trust fund. Then, how payday lenders turn quick cash into a mountain of debt, we'll look at the outrage surrounding anti-gay comments made by the patriarch of the A&E show, 'Duck Dynasty.' Plus, Carey Mulligan talks 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' Washoku Japanese cuisine and more.Today on the show we'll hear from KPCC's Karen Foshay about $2.7 million missing from the Central Basin's trust fund. Then, how payday lenders turn quick cash into a mountain of debt, we'll look at the outrage surrounding anti-gay comments made by the patriarch of the A&E show, 'Duck Dynasty.' Plus, Carey Mulligan talks 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' Washoku Japanese cuisine and more.
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Listen 1:34:50Shop at Target lately? The store says 40 million customer may be affected by an account breach. Then, a new Pew study looks at what Asian and Latino immigrants find most important about reform. Also, tips on how to be a smart consumer in your doctor's office, Beyoncé reignites feminist debate, Brooklyn artists create gingerbread art museums and much more.Shop at Target lately? The store says 40 million customer may be affected by an account breach. Then, a new Pew study looks at what Asian and Latino immigrants find most important about reform. Also, tips on how to be a smart consumer in your doctor's office, Beyoncé reignites feminist debate, Brooklyn artists create gingerbread art museums and much more.
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Listen 1:34:53Today, we'll discuss the implications of the William Morris-IMG merger. Then, we look at the psychology behind gift giving and learn some helpful tips on managing your child's expectations during the holidays. Also, a real-life Santa tells us how to get your kids to take a memorable Santa photo, plus much more.Today, we'll discuss the implications of the William Morris-IMG merger. Then, we look at the psychology behind gift giving and learn some helpful tips on managing your child's expectations during the holidays. Also, a real-life Santa tells us how to get your kids to take a memorable Santa photo, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:49Today on the show we'll talk about President Obama's meeting with tech CEOS. Then, a judge says that NSA spying campaign is likely unconstitutional, a new report shows that mental patients bussed out of state by a Nevada hospital committed crimes, the LA Lakers put their players on a diet, Tuesday Reviewsday covers new tunes by Beyonce, Mac Miller and more.Today on the show we'll talk about President Obama's meeting with tech CEOS. Then, a judge says that NSA spying campaign is likely unconstitutional, a new report shows that mental patients bussed out of state by a Nevada hospital committed crimes, the LA Lakers put their players on a diet, Tuesday Reviewsday covers new tunes by Beyonce, Mac Miller and more.
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Listen 1:34:41Today we start with an update on the ACA's enrollment efforts. Then, the Senate is supposed to confirm Janet Yellen as next chief of the Federal Reserve. Plus, we'll get an update on what's happening in Hollywood and learn how new mothers can cope with postpartum body issues, plus much more.Today we start with an update on the ACA's enrollment efforts. Then, the Senate is supposed to confirm Janet Yellen as next chief of the Federal Reserve. Plus, we'll get an update on what's happening in Hollywood and learn how new mothers can cope with postpartum body issues, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:40Today on the show, we'll look at the state of gun control one year after the shooting at Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Conn. Then, we meet a 10-year-old from Woodland Hills who turns guns into artwork. Plus, Tom Hanks joins the show to talk about becoming Walt Disney in "Saving Mr. Banks" and singer Lala Brooks comes on to talk about coming of age in the era of funk, plus much more.Today on the show, we'll look at the state of gun control one year after the shooting at Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Conn. Then, we meet a 10-year-old from Woodland Hills who turns guns into artwork. Plus, Tom Hanks joins the show to talk about becoming Walt Disney in "Saving Mr. Banks" and singer Lala Brooks comes on to talk about coming of age in the era of funk, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:57Today, we'll talk about a new report that looks at what factors lead to the Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash. Then, A new Pew study says the gender pay gap is falling and that minority women aspire to reach top jobs, MS-13 gang members arrested for meth trade, KPCC's Deepa Fernandes looks at what it's like to be pregnant in prison, plus much more.Today, we'll talk about a new report that looks at what factors lead to the Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash. Then, A new Pew study says the gender pay gap is falling and that minority women aspire to reach top jobs, MS-13 gang members arrested for meth trade, KPCC's Deepa Fernandes looks at what it's like to be pregnant in prison, plus much more.
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Listen 1:27:45Today on the show we'll start by discussing the recent budget deal reached in Congress. Then, there has been much ado about President Obama's handshake with Cuba's Raul Castro. Where do US-Cuba relations stand? We'll have a roundup of the latest sports news and dig into a story about claims that migrants at the US-Mexico border have suffered abuse at the hands of border agents. Also, the founders of Cowgirl Creamery join the show to talk about their new book and offer tips on how to serve a cheese course.Today on the show we'll start by discussing the recent budget deal reached in Congress. Then, there has been much ado about President Obama's handshake with Cuba's Raul Castro. Where do US-Cuba relations stand? We'll have a roundup of the latest sports news and dig into a story about claims that migrants at the US-Mexico border have suffered abuse at the hands of border agents. Also, the founders of Cowgirl Creamery join the show to talk about their new book and offer tips on how to serve a cheese course.
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Listen 1:34:40Today on the show we'll have an update on the L.A. Sheriff misconduct scandal. Then, we'll talk to the Denver Post's new cannabis editor, we'll look at protests in San Francisco against gentrification from tech giants like Google, Rep. John Lewis tells us about Nelson Mandela's memorial service and explains what impact he had on civil rights, plus much more.Today on the show we'll have an update on the L.A. Sheriff misconduct scandal. Then, we'll talk to the Denver Post's new cannabis editor, we'll look at protests in San Francisco against gentrification from tech giants like Google, Rep. John Lewis tells us about Nelson Mandela's memorial service and explains what impact he had on civil rights, plus much more.