Take Two

Building relationships between the police and the public, Mexican Corridos and the missing students, an investigation into the use of psychotropic medications for foster children and why we spend money for the holidays.

How personal experience explains the debate over Ferguson, why turkey trot marathons are gaining in popularity, and the band Tears for Fears marking the 30th anniversary of their hit album.

What happens now after the Ferguson grand jury decision, what the border sounds like when a composer gets involved, and how the Shazam app has changed the music industry.

Reaction to the controversies surrounding Uber, fighting war on a fifth front--cyberspace--and women still underrepresented in film.

Reaction to President Obama's immigration reform speech and what it means for different groups, plus re-accessing Cosby on the Friday Flashback.

A grand jury ruling in Ferguson, Missouri could have national rumblings. A scandal over the Mexican White House. And a no-wash car with a finish that repels dirt.

The White House reviews its policy when American citizens are taken hostage overseas, a look inside the 'gay wing' at the LA County Men's Central Jail and a breakdown of why Bill Cosby's special won't be released on Netflix.

NFL wives told to keep quiet about domestic abuse, Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell-powered sedan and an MTV show that chronicles music, youth and global social change.

On Monday Take Two discusses the latest on the drought, recent evidence that could impact the Michael Brown case and what gold medalist Mark Schultz, the brother of murdered gold medalist Dave Schultz, says happened in real life to inspire the new film "Foxcatcher."

On Friday Take Two discusses an announcement President Obama is set to make about an executive order regarding immigration, how vets have been affected by Don't Ask Don't Tell and how African American communities use the camera for social change.

On Friday, Take Two discusses why it has taken so long for the experimental Ebola vaccine ZMapp to make its way through bureaucratic red tape. We'll also look at ESPN's punishment of longtime writer Bill Simmons, why food allergies are on the rise and much more.

On Thursday, Take Two sits down with Steve Ballmer to talk about his new role as Clippers owner. Then, we'll discuss an effort to bring attention to the Valley's art scene, why food allergies are on the rise and what's next for California's plan allowing undocumented immigrants to qualify for drivers licenses.

On Wednesday, Take Two will discuss the military using a $70 billion F-22 fighter jet in Syria, a prize for solving the problem of stray cats and dogs, The Daily Show's Larry Wilmore on new show "Blackish," the possible soccer and brain trauma connection, a climate change report, new film "Boxtrolls" and more.

On Tuesday, Take Two discusses a new Pew Research study that finds Americans believe religion is losing influence in their life, what could be just as bad for the environment than CO2, L.A. new system to enforce dog-leash laws, the latest in music for Tuesday Reviewsday, and much more.

On Monday, Take Two discusses how terrorist groups like the so-called Islamic State use rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war, the importance of local waterways, new regulations for extra virgin olive oil and much more.

Happy Friday. On today's show, we're talking to Simon Pegg about his new film "Hector and the Search for Happiness." Also, the Cosby Show turns 30 and there's a Feline Film Festival happening in L.A.

On Thursday, Take Two discusses talks to a Scottish Angeleno about Scotland's vote for independence, why Los Angeles schools are backlogged in repairs and how independent voters could water down Latino voters' efforts. We'll also explore the latest in California politics.

On Wednesday, Take Two discusses how NASA is working to end its reliance on Russia by 2017, technology behind driverless cars, and how new CA groundwater regulations could help conserve water. We'll also look at the history of drought and its affect on wildflowers.

On Tuesday, Take Two discusses how the new bike buffer law will be enforced and what that means for drivers. Also, we look at how the city of San Francisco is using shame as a way to encourage people to retrofit buildings and homes.

On Monday, Take Two discusses Daniele Watts' recent detainment after police received a call of indecent exposure. We'll also look at the role other Arab Nation will play as the U.S. gears up to take action against the group calling itself the Islamic State. Plus, the NFL continues to get bad publicity after Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson was indicted on child abuse charges, LA Magazine writer Bill Esparza takes us on a culinary tour of Guatemala, all this and much more.

Friday Take Two will discuss how people will deal with the weekend heat wave, if rent control is helping LA, Bill Hader in a new dramatic role, a story of the day after deportation, placebos treating depression, the growing Antelope Valley homeless population and how film and television composer Brian Reitzell makes creepy music for the "Hannibal" series.

Thursday Take Two will discuss Obama's recently laid-out plan to combat Islamic militants, improving relations between African Americans and the police, the latest on a compound creams investigation, why LA is a center of drug cartel money laundering schemes, improving Watts with architecture, The Wheel Thing and Jessica Chastain's role in the unique film "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby."