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.

A local student and a teacher talk about their walkout plans, why homeowners are rebuilding in fire zones, the best places to celebrate Pi Day with pie.

Protestors poised for Trump's border visit, LA Times' Christopher Hawthorne joins city of LA, UCLA opens Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families

Trump to arrive amidst political tensions with CA, study reveals black college athletes have lowest graduation rate, The Scientology Network launches today.

AG Sessions immigration battle with California wages on, tariffs may have a disproportionate impact locally, Barbara Carrasco on display at Natural History Museum.

Review of Napa-Sonoma fires finds inefficient procedures, California celebrates first Food Waste Prevention Week, and advocacy billboards are making a comeback.

Jeff Sessions visits Sacramento after DOJ sues CA over sanctuary laws, a Silicon Valley billionaire hopes to get a Supreme Court hearing to limit public beach access, Black Lightning star talks about superheroes with a social conscience.

A year after voters approved Measure H, we talk with city/county leaders about the progress that's been done, LA school safety policies, dying malls face a choice.

Behind the scenes at the Oscars with Vanity Fair's Rebecca Keegan, California's snow pack is below normal, the history of LA's only outlet mall

LA DOT chief Seleta Reynolds says pedestrian fatalities are tough to reduce, a guitarist for the Oscars plays Coco's vihuela, a Montecito resident prepares for the rain

It's been 50 years since the Chicano student walkout, the bucket brigade digs out mud from homes, exploring the music that survived the Khmer Rouge genocide.

More rain hits Santa Barbara and residents are asked to evacuate, the country's largest health system tries to turnaround, mapping out CA's hate groups.

Malibu says goodbye to plastic, sparked by the MeToo movement lessons to teach kids about gender stereotypes, CA books for your reading list.