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Take Two

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
  • Listen 59:28
    On Thursday Take Two will discuss news that LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy is set to resign after iPad controversy and what that means to parents and the district, how responsible parents are for their children's gun actions, a Central California Indian casino remaining closed among a tribal battle, and the Wheel Thing looks at the Indian motorcycle.
    On Thursday Take Two will discuss news that LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy is set to resign after iPad controversy and what that means to parents and the district, how responsible parents are for their children's gun actions, a Central California Indian casino remaining closed among a tribal battle, and the Wheel Thing looks at the Indian motorcycle.
  • Listen 58:32
    On Take Two today we'll talk about the psychology behind the Ebola scare and find out how pediatricians talk to parents wary of vaccinating their kids. Plus we'll get the latest in sports news with Andy and Brian Kamenetzky and talk to California native Christen Press, who's a forward on the U.S. Women's Soccer team.
    On Take Two today we'll talk about the psychology behind the Ebola scare and find out how pediatricians talk to parents wary of vaccinating their kids. Plus we'll get the latest in sports news with Andy and Brian Kamenetzky and talk to California native Christen Press, who's a forward on the U.S. Women's Soccer team.
  • Listen 1:01:26
    On Tuesday Take Two will discuss Bay Area faults, a new Vatican document about attitudes towards gays and lesbians, if you can catch Ebola on a plane, a "Les Miserables" song becoming an anthem in Hong Kong, Tuesday Reviewsday and more.
    On Tuesday Take Two will discuss Bay Area faults, a new Vatican document about attitudes towards gays and lesbians, if you can catch Ebola on a plane, a "Les Miserables" song becoming an anthem in Hong Kong, Tuesday Reviewsday and more.
  • Listen 58:17
    On Monday Take Two will discuss controversy in California health insurance contracts, crowd funding an Ebola cure, Edward Snowden at the Oscars, regulating sperm banks, Seattle celebrating Indigenous People's Day, the effect of drought on wine and pumpkins, a documentary called "Meet the Mormons" and more.
    On Monday Take Two will discuss controversy in California health insurance contracts, crowd funding an Ebola cure, Edward Snowden at the Oscars, regulating sperm banks, Seattle celebrating Indigenous People's Day, the effect of drought on wine and pumpkins, a documentary called "Meet the Mormons" and more.
  • On Friday, Take Two will discuss what millennials think of Obama, the San Gabriel mountains becoming a national monument, Kim Jong-un not being seen in public for a month, Prop 48 about a proposed Indian casino, Jeremy Renner playing controversial journalist Gary Webb and more.
  • Listen 57:56
    On Thursday, Take Two discusses new actions planned this weekend by protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, how astronauts in outer space are preparing to cast their vote for midterm elections, why more experts are recommending IUDs to young women, the music that is featured in the new Jimi Hendrix film, “JIMI: All is By My Side,” the week in California politics and more.
    On Thursday, Take Two discusses new actions planned this weekend by protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, how astronauts in outer space are preparing to cast their vote for midterm elections, why more experts are recommending IUDs to young women, the music that is featured in the new Jimi Hendrix film, “JIMI: All is By My Side,” the week in California politics and more.
  • On Wednesday Take Two will discuss Islamist fighters armed with US weapons, missing university students in Mexico, the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act mandate, more on the Prop 46 patient-safety initiative, evaluating LAUSD superintendent John Deasy and more.
  • Listen 1:32:49
    On Tuesday, Take Two discusses NBA's new deal with ESPN and Turner Sports. Then, we'll talk to Theater of War Productions artistic director about his experience translating plays from ancient Greek. Finally, we'll look at UC Davis opened a AB540 and Undocumented Student Center.
    On Tuesday, Take Two discusses NBA's new deal with ESPN and Turner Sports. Then, we'll talk to Theater of War Productions artistic director about his experience translating plays from ancient Greek. Finally, we'll look at UC Davis opened a AB540 and Undocumented Student Center.
  • Listen 1:29:34
    On Monday, Take Two discusses SCOTUS taking on freedom of religion, ongoing protests in Hong Kong, a machine that makes untraceable guns, a study that challenges double mastectomy effectiveness, the death with dignity debate and more.
    On Monday, Take Two discusses SCOTUS taking on freedom of religion, ongoing protests in Hong Kong, a machine that makes untraceable guns, a study that challenges double mastectomy effectiveness, the death with dignity debate and more.
  • Listen 1:34:35
    On Friday, Take Two looks at how prepared Los Angeles County in the case of potential Ebola outbreak here, the place for indie studios and why automated planes lead pilot skills to wane. Then, we'll explore a cat cafe opening in Downtown LA.
    On Friday, Take Two looks at how prepared Los Angeles County in the case of potential Ebola outbreak here, the place for indie studios and why automated planes lead pilot skills to wane. Then, we'll explore a cat cafe opening in Downtown LA.
Episodes
  • Listen 1:37:16
    Today, we look at an Internet breech blamed on a Russian syndicate that allegedly amassed 1.2 billion username and password combinations. Then we discuss the closure of temporary shelters for unaccompanied migrant children. Plus, the scoop on DARPA's special military smartphones, our weekly sports update, and more.
    Today, we look at an Internet breech blamed on a Russian syndicate that allegedly amassed 1.2 billion username and password combinations. Then we discuss the closure of temporary shelters for unaccompanied migrant children. Plus, the scoop on DARPA's special military smartphones, our weekly sports update, and more.
  • Listen 1:34:50
    Today, we talk about the underrepresentation of minorities in groups that support environmental causes. Then we discuss the variety of weaponry being used in Gaza and why experts believe collateral damage was unavoidable. Later on, we talk about the week in music, and much more.
    Today, we talk about the underrepresentation of minorities in groups that support environmental causes. Then we discuss the variety of weaponry being used in Gaza and why experts believe collateral damage was unavoidable. Later on, we talk about the week in music, and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:43
    Today, we talk about the Tribune Company's spinoff and what it means for readers of papers like the LA Times. We also discuss earthquake early warning systems, Gaza's displaced residents, the search for the missing Malaysia flight, California's rise in food stamp usage and much more.
    Today, we talk about the Tribune Company's spinoff and what it means for readers of papers like the LA Times. We also discuss earthquake early warning systems, Gaza's displaced residents, the search for the missing Malaysia flight, California's rise in food stamp usage and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:48
    Today, we talk about the efforts of House leaders to pass a bill regarding migrant children at the border before Congress leaves on vacation. Also, "Get On Up," the biopic of the "hardest working man in show business," James Brown, hit theaters today. Later on, we'll talk about the House's attempt to figure out what "driving under the influence" means when it comes to marijuana. We talk to Grover Norquist about why he's headed to Burning Man, and much more.
    Today, we talk about the efforts of House leaders to pass a bill regarding migrant children at the border before Congress leaves on vacation. Also, "Get On Up," the biopic of the "hardest working man in show business," James Brown, hit theaters today. Later on, we'll talk about the House's attempt to figure out what "driving under the influence" means when it comes to marijuana. We talk to Grover Norquist about why he's headed to Burning Man, and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:30
    Today on the show, we start with a look at how migrant children are being processed through immigration courts. Then, an update on the flooding and water main break at UCLA. Then, KPCC's Sanden Totten fills us in on the latest science research, we look at how was has changed in US history textbooks, the new VA secretary pledges action for veterans in first 90 days, Gene Ween returns with a deeply personal album and much more.
    Today on the show, we start with a look at how migrant children are being processed through immigration courts. Then, an update on the flooding and water main break at UCLA. Then, KPCC's Sanden Totten fills us in on the latest science research, we look at how was has changed in US history textbooks, the new VA secretary pledges action for veterans in first 90 days, Gene Ween returns with a deeply personal album and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:26
    Today, we'll begin with a discussion about the water main break that flooded the UCLA campus on Tuesday. Is aging infrastructure to blame? Then, will Obama use executive action to curb the migrant crisis? Plus, the Lakers get a new coach, a scientific paper touting necessity of processed foods draws nutritionists' ire, why is Kim Kardashian's app so popular? The life of a professional "rabbit" and much more.
    Today, we'll begin with a discussion about the water main break that flooded the UCLA campus on Tuesday. Is aging infrastructure to blame? Then, will Obama use executive action to curb the migrant crisis? Plus, the Lakers get a new coach, a scientific paper touting necessity of processed foods draws nutritionists' ire, why is Kim Kardashian's app so popular? The life of a professional "rabbit" and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:48
    Today on the show, we hear the latest on the Dodgers TV drama. Then, the legal battle between Donald Sterling and the Clippers. Plus, three Big Sur lodging options big in beauty and small in price, UC Davos students hope to shave a year off medical school, study finds fist bumping is more hygienic than shaking hands, Veterans Affairs gets a revamp, Gaza tunnels and much more.
    Today on the show, we hear the latest on the Dodgers TV drama. Then, the legal battle between Donald Sterling and the Clippers. Plus, three Big Sur lodging options big in beauty and small in price, UC Davos students hope to shave a year off medical school, study finds fist bumping is more hygienic than shaking hands, Veterans Affairs gets a revamp, Gaza tunnels and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:45
    Today on the show, we start with a look at whether the House GOP will be able to pass migrant crisis legislation before August recess. Then, why aren't Nicaraguans migrating to the U.S.? Plus, you can now add whooping cough vaccination to your back-to-school list, frustrated, a young immigrant returns to Mexico, Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries on his meeting with President Obama and much more.
    Today on the show, we start with a look at whether the House GOP will be able to pass migrant crisis legislation before August recess. Then, why aren't Nicaraguans migrating to the U.S.? Plus, you can now add whooping cough vaccination to your back-to-school list, frustrated, a young immigrant returns to Mexico, Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries on his meeting with President Obama and much more.
  • Today on the show we start with a discussion about President Obama's meeting with the presidents of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador about the border crisis. Then, the L.A. juvenile immigration court docket has expanded lately as more Central American minors arrive here. Plus, Rob Reiner on 'And So It Goes' and finding new love at an old age, threatened red-legged frogs return to the Santa Monica Mountains, local Cambodians give testimony, await Khmer Rouge verdict, plus much more.
  • Listen 1:34:13
    Today on the show, new research shows we've been using up groundwater reserves in the Colorado River basin at an alarming rate. Then, water districts around the state are floating the idea of raising property taxes to fund water tunnel infrastructure. Plus, migrants from Central America are being scammed by con artists who say that they can only get their kids back if they pay cash, director Anton Corbijn on directing Phillip Seymour Hoffman, 'Divergent' author on her runaway hit and much more.
    Today on the show, new research shows we've been using up groundwater reserves in the Colorado River basin at an alarming rate. Then, water districts around the state are floating the idea of raising property taxes to fund water tunnel infrastructure. Plus, migrants from Central America are being scammed by con artists who say that they can only get their kids back if they pay cash, director Anton Corbijn on directing Phillip Seymour Hoffman, 'Divergent' author on her runaway hit and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:23
    Today, we take a look at President Obama's visit to Los Angeles, where he'll be making a fundraising stop at the home of "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" producer Shonda Rhimes and speaking at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College on “the importance of job-driven skills training." Plus: An update on the situation in Gaza; the California Film Commission's annual progress report on the state’s film and television tax incentive program; and A Martinez talks with legendary drummer and musician Sheila E in studio about her long career, her early dream to be an Olympic athlete and her newest album "Sheila E Icon."
    Today, we take a look at President Obama's visit to Los Angeles, where he'll be making a fundraising stop at the home of "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" producer Shonda Rhimes and speaking at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College on “the importance of job-driven skills training." Plus: An update on the situation in Gaza; the California Film Commission's annual progress report on the state’s film and television tax incentive program; and A Martinez talks with legendary drummer and musician Sheila E in studio about her long career, her early dream to be an Olympic athlete and her newest album "Sheila E Icon."
  • Today on the show we speak with an American Israeli Defense Force soldier who recently spent several years as a lone soldier. We take a look at the impact the drought is having on Yuba City farmers. And Thousand Oak residents are mobilizing to protect California's oak trees, which are being cut down to make way for a shopping center and much more