Take Two

On Thursday, Take Two explores why it's routine for federal officials to resign amidst problems and scandals, what Lyft's new carpool program is all about and, then, we'll talk to one Hawaiian resident who lives just two miles away from an erupting volcano (slowly, mind you).

On Tuesday, Take Two looks at why a billboard put up in South L.A. is stirring controversy in the black community. Then, we'll look at a new report which says services for English learners are not living up to expectations. Finally, we'll talk about the history of Los Angeles' helipad law, which has since been done away with this week.

On Monday, Take Two will discuss SCOTUS possibly deciding more on same sex marriage, US-led airstrikes continuing in Iraq and Syria, how the $53 million King fire is being financed, teacher diversity, the effects of metropolitan growth in Phoenix, NOAA teleconference on extreme global weather and more.

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.

How will the Benghazi report impact Hillary Clinton's White House bid? Ecological factors that contribute to fire devastation, how to manage bias in the workplace.

An explainer on who's behind the Traditionalist Worker Party, the fate of LA's oldest Japanese newspaper Rafu Shimpo, and ther work of LA architect Barbara Bestor

How So Cal Britons are reacting to the Brexit news, an app that helps talk to kids about natural disasters and the L.A. volunteers who nurse abandoned infant kittens

Sit-ins: the political statement that goes back years, a look at the Supreme Court's DAPA decision, CA LGBT rights organization shifts focus to gun control.

The latest on the CA wildfires burning closer to each other, SoCal's POV on the European Referendum in the UK, CatConLA and the stylish cat lovers who attend.

The risks of the heat and tips for staying safe, Trump's unconventional campaign against Clinton's well-oiled political machine, the latest on Copa América.

Senate voted gun control measures likely to fail unless a compromise can be worked out, the rise and popularity of the AR-15, Moby's new memoir 'Porcelain.'

The latest on the Sherpa fire, how threats to the blood supply stream are determined, when a gathering doesn't name a higher power where people place their faith?

The 15-hour gun filibuster and where things go from here, how grief keeps us together and unites us in the face of tragedy, after a 5-year absence 'Curb' is back.

The history of gay clubs and how things could change following the Orlando shooting, what makes an ideal VP? The latest round of responses to your voter queries.

A look at homegrown extremism and self-radicalization, how parents can have those tough conversations with their kids about sexual assault, E3 preview with Mike Roe.

How can the Orlando shooting alter the conversation around gun control in the election? Islam and the LGBT community, Angelenos react to Orlando events.