Take Two

Journalist Hermione Gee gives an update on the rise of Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria and the group calling itself the Islamic State, who caught the world's attention in 2014. A new study says the advice dished out by TV doctors is wrong, and a check-in with a couple who hit the road to live in a tiny house.

What L.A. could expect with the release of the Ezell Ford autopsy report. A check-in on Ebola conditions in Liberia, and 'The Wild Truth' explains the story behind why a young man ventured off into the Alaskan wilderness, as depicted in the movie 'Into the Wild.'

The contribution women make in the military, bassist Flea produces a movie about a junked-out jazz pianist, artichoke joins the legion of flavored waters for sale.

Laemmle co-owner Greg Laemmle talks about the decision to screen "The Interview." A new app keeps drivers in the know about U.S.-Mexico border traffic, and a travel writer speaks in defense of parents flying with children.

A woman who was involved in a police shooting in the 1970s and fled to Cuba could now face capture. New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor talks about the gender gap in the Silicon Valley, and the gift concierge shares her ideas for last-minute holiday shoppers.

North Korea's once thriving film industry falters, finding security and privacy in the always-connected world, sorting out the villians in the Sony hack.

Sony's Amy Pascal's support of artists could hurt her, films that have drawn political fire, and Robin Williams' last appearance in 'Night of the Museum 3.'

Sony axed the release of 'The Interview', a company that hacks back at hackers, and new research shows kids aren't really buying Santa Claus.

LA's ambitious plan to outfit officers with body cameras, a threat against theaters that show Sony's 'The Interview,' and the return of actress Gena Rowlands.

Consumer security one year after the Target data breach, D'Angelo's first album in 14 years, Border Patrol wants to hire more female agents.

A mandatory mask order from Governor Newsom could cause a clash with local authorities, millions of Americans observe Juneteenth today and what to do this weekend.

SCOTUS ruled to continue DACA for now, KPCC's Austin Cross reflects on lessons he was taught about living while Black and we learn about a new VR game about race.

Unemployment has climbed much higher in L.A's Black neighborhoods, BLM-LA Co-founder Melina Abdullah joins us and 'Servant of Pod with Nick Quah' launches today.

L.A. City Council is proposing a new way to respond to local safety concerns, high school seniors on navigating the pandemic and how to diversify Hollywood.

Updates on the death of Robert Fuller in Palmdale, SCOTUS makes two important rulings and the Autry Museum is now documenting the BLM protests.

LA County is set to reopen gyms, day camps and more this Friday, online college Calbright faces a massive budget shortfall and more on the protest songs of our time.

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on protests and COVID-19 cases, recommendations on how to reform LAPD and COPS is now canceled.

How communities are maintaining their mental health during the protests, how CA is trying to shield homeless people from COVID-19 and a look into "The Infiltrators."

We hear protesters who took LA's streets this weekend, how COVID-19 has affected learning retention at public schools and how one surf group honored George Floyd.

A political round-up of the state's tumultuous week. Thinking about protesting? We have tips on how to stay safe. Plus, how to talk to kids about what's going on.

Understanding the present, where we've been and where the movement goes next, high school voices speak out, how police can build trust with communities.

How LAUSD plans to reopen in the Fall, Santa Monica shop owner shares her story, the real cost of looting gets passed to consumers.