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.

The Department of Justice's federal investigation into the use of jailhouse informants in Orange County, the latest on former Sheriff Baca's trial, driving safely in the rain.

A Syrian mother and daughter reflect on their country's unrest, how social media has become a tool for spreading empathy, LA's homeless shelters prepare for rain.

Some scientists are worried data may be lost in the next administration, the latest on CA's high speed rail project, the best strategies for visiting Santa.

More about the election winners in the L.A. County Superior court judge races, the proposal to legalize street vending in LA moves forward, and flagging fake news.

Is the U.S. still vulnerable to Russian hacks? Did reality T.V. helped Trump win the election? The efforts to have an Oakland fire victim's name reflected accurately in the media.

California Energy Commissioner talks wind energy and CA, Daryl Davis and his conversations with the KKK, is a real or fake Christmas tree better for the environment?

After almost five years as head of DCFS, Philip Browning is stepping down, Apple and VW enter the autonomous car, Wells Fargo tries to kill individual lawsuits.

A Pearl Harbor survivor recounts his story, L.A. County Board of Supervisors approve tax to tackle homelessness, San Bernardino takes next step in bankruptcy exit plan.

The increased security on Metro due to a threat, 300 Muslim leaders collaborated to send the president-elect a message, hotels strategizing to lure in millennials.

The Ghost Ship fire in Oakland becomes one of the deadliest in California history, Gloria Steinem on the future of feminism under President Trump, Santa's Village grand re-opening.

A look at the community a year after the San Bernardino attacks and where the fight against terror might go from here, locally, nationally and globally.

Lawmakers in the House and Senate's plan to forgive California National Guard debt, doing away with self-checkout registers, the EPA's aggressive plan to reduce auto emissions.