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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 1:34:31
    On Thursday, Take Two discusses possible actions President Obama could take on immigration and what's at stake for the White House, starfish appear to be coming back after a mysterious disease caused them to melt away, what parents do when there are no child care options available, and much more.
    On Thursday, Take Two discusses possible actions President Obama could take on immigration and what's at stake for the White House, starfish appear to be coming back after a mysterious disease caused them to melt away, what parents do when there are no child care options available, and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:55
    On Wednesday, Take Two discusses the logic behind #ISISMediaBlackout, the child migrant crisis through the eyes of sisters, salvaging and digitizing historic UCLA speeches, how special clinics keep mentally ill patients out of jail and much more.
    On Wednesday, Take Two discusses the logic behind #ISISMediaBlackout, the child migrant crisis through the eyes of sisters, salvaging and digitizing historic UCLA speeches, how special clinics keep mentally ill patients out of jail and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:32
    On Tuesday, Take Two discusses Internet etiquette, how a mental health organization is bringing help to northern Iraq, a new program to help divert youths from extremism, an FBI investigation into leaked celebrity nude photos and why Coachella Valley High School retired its mascot.
    On Tuesday, Take Two discusses Internet etiquette, how a mental health organization is bringing help to northern Iraq, a new program to help divert youths from extremism, an FBI investigation into leaked celebrity nude photos and why Coachella Valley High School retired its mascot.
  • Listen 1:34:37
    On Friday, Take Two discusses punishments for NFL players who commit domestic abuse, preschool education for immigrants, cocktails for kids, the actor playing Latin American icon Cantinflas and a look at the week in news with Friday Flashback.
    On Friday, Take Two discusses punishments for NFL players who commit domestic abuse, preschool education for immigrants, cocktails for kids, the actor playing Latin American icon Cantinflas and a look at the week in news with Friday Flashback.
  • Listen 1:34:28
    Today's edition of Take Two starts out by looking into how why cases stalled before Immigration courts have now reached an all time high. Plus, a look at this weekend's Telluride film festival and the mysterious moving rocks of Death Valley and more.
    Today's edition of Take Two starts out by looking into how why cases stalled before Immigration courts have now reached an all time high. Plus, a look at this weekend's Telluride film festival and the mysterious moving rocks of Death Valley and more.
  • Listen 1:34:27
    Today, we'll take a look at the busiest immigration court in Los Angeles that has been handling the thousands of cases of unaccompanied minors from Central America. Plus, will the cost of the damage in wine country be transferred to the consumer? Then, thousands of children in the foster care system are given psychiatric drugs without oversight, drought in Central America and more.
    Today, we'll take a look at the busiest immigration court in Los Angeles that has been handling the thousands of cases of unaccompanied minors from Central America. Plus, will the cost of the damage in wine country be transferred to the consumer? Then, thousands of children in the foster care system are given psychiatric drugs without oversight, drought in Central America and more.
  • Listen 1:34:27
    Today on the show, Superintendent John Deasy pulls the plug on the $1 billion iPad program, but the bidding process continues. Plus, Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto is in town and meeting with Gov. Jerry Brown, we'll have more on their meeting. Then, we look at what one cemetery is doing to be more water-friendly amidst concerns of the drought and 'Breaking Bad' sweeps several Emmys Awards. All this and more.
    Today on the show, Superintendent John Deasy pulls the plug on the $1 billion iPad program, but the bidding process continues. Plus, Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto is in town and meeting with Gov. Jerry Brown, we'll have more on their meeting. Then, we look at what one cemetery is doing to be more water-friendly amidst concerns of the drought and 'Breaking Bad' sweeps several Emmys Awards. All this and more.
  • Listen 1:34:33
    Today on the show, we check in on some of the damage caused by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Northern California early Sunday morning. Plus, we'll take a look at the lawyer representing the Michael Brown family, who also represented the Trayvon Martin family. 'The Simpsons' mural makes its way to the real Springfield, the drama surrounding fantasy football and much more.
    Today on the show, we check in on some of the damage caused by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Northern California early Sunday morning. Plus, we'll take a look at the lawyer representing the Michael Brown family, who also represented the Trayvon Martin family. 'The Simpsons' mural makes its way to the real Springfield, the drama surrounding fantasy football and much more.
  • Listen 1:40:56
    Take Two looks at about the negative effects of restricting water in urban environments. We'll also discuss efforts to bring the 1984 Olympic Freeway murals back to life, how seals could have infected early humans with tuberculosis, and we remember the Northridge Earthquake through opera. All this and much more.
    Take Two looks at about the negative effects of restricting water in urban environments. We'll also discuss efforts to bring the 1984 Olympic Freeway murals back to life, how seals could have infected early humans with tuberculosis, and we remember the Northridge Earthquake through opera. All this and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:34
    Today, Take Two looks at recruiting jihadist groups in Iraq and Syria in the context of the death of American journalist James Foley. Also, we look at the racial disparity in Ferguson, Missouri, and actor Alfred Molina stops by to talk about his new film 'Love Is Strange.' All this and much more.
    Today, Take Two looks at recruiting jihadist groups in Iraq and Syria in the context of the death of American journalist James Foley. Also, we look at the racial disparity in Ferguson, Missouri, and actor Alfred Molina stops by to talk about his new film 'Love Is Strange.' All this and much more.
Episodes
  • Listen 1:33:57
    Today, the Obama Administration outlines a plan to combat concussions among young people. Then, a look at the less glamorous side of Henry Waxman's West LA district. Plus, the U.S. Army Corps back a $1billion plan to restore the LA River, Irwindale drops its case against Sriracha-maker Huy Fong Foods, and much more.
    Today, the Obama Administration outlines a plan to combat concussions among young people. Then, a look at the less glamorous side of Henry Waxman's West LA district. Plus, the U.S. Army Corps back a $1billion plan to restore the LA River, Irwindale drops its case against Sriracha-maker Huy Fong Foods, and much more.
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    Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about how gun control advocates press Congress to enact reform. Then, remembering the late Maya Angelou's impact on young writers. Plus, California's cherry crop is looking dismal this year due to a warm winter, VaKA Burger wins our poll for the best burger in L.A., Susan Orlean gets inside the world of arson investigators, James McAvoy gets dirty in "Filth," and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:59
    Today on the show, we start with a discussion about what we gain by reading a mass killer's manifesto. Then, the AP investigates Calif.'s flawed water system and how the state can't track usage. Plus, where the Port of LA stores illegally imported and counterfeit items, is college worth It? Research says yes, advice columnist Amy Alkon offers tips on modern manners, and much more.
    Today on the show, we start with a discussion about what we gain by reading a mass killer's manifesto. Then, the AP investigates Calif.'s flawed water system and how the state can't track usage. Plus, where the Port of LA stores illegally imported and counterfeit items, is college worth It? Research says yes, advice columnist Amy Alkon offers tips on modern manners, and much more.
  • Today on the show we'll begin with an update on how the UCSB community is coping with the tragic shooting over the weekend. Then, in 'Magical Stranger', author Stephen Rodrick chases the ghost of his pilot father. Plus, Rebecca Keegan of the LA Times fills us in on all things Hollywood, SoCal vets look for burial place close to home, remembering Riverside's military heritage on Memorial Day, plus much more.
  • Today on the show, we'll talk with Compton Mayor Aja Brown about fighting school truancy. Then, when and where to watch the Camelopardalids meteor shower. Plus, how Mercado La Paloma helped empower South LA, Mercey Hot Springs: A wild and hidden oasis off the I-5, and more
  • Listen 1:34:54
    Today on the show, we'll have an update on the alleged kidnapping in Orange County in which a woman claims to have been held captive for 10 years. Then, Metro will decide today whether to raise fees. Plus, undocumented millennials show stronger ties after DACA, In 'The Love Punch,' actor Pierce Brosnan gives the comedic caper a try, the first Native American woman to be a federal judge takes oath, and much more.
    Today on the show, we'll have an update on the alleged kidnapping in Orange County in which a woman claims to have been held captive for 10 years. Then, Metro will decide today whether to raise fees. Plus, undocumented millennials show stronger ties after DACA, In 'The Love Punch,' actor Pierce Brosnan gives the comedic caper a try, the first Native American woman to be a federal judge takes oath, and much more.
  • Today on the show, we start with an update to the Donald Sterling saga. The NBA has charged the Clippers owner with damaging the league and the team. Then, a Pentagon official warns of the possibility of war in space. Plus, how doctors are turning to ecstasy to help patients with PTSD, 'Freakonomics' authors explain why it's important to 'Think Like A Freak', birds of prey across Southern California show sharp drop in breeding and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:53
    Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion of how homeowners can adjust to the increasing risk of wildfires. Then, a mysterious fish kill in Marina Del Rey worries climate scientists. Plus, how New York became a hub for the heroin trade, photographer Brenda Biondo captures images of playgrounds past, medical researchers enlist Psilocybin to help fight addiction, and much more.
    Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion of how homeowners can adjust to the increasing risk of wildfires. Then, a mysterious fish kill in Marina Del Rey worries climate scientists. Plus, how New York became a hub for the heroin trade, photographer Brenda Biondo captures images of playgrounds past, medical researchers enlist Psilocybin to help fight addiction, and much more.
  • On Take Two today, the US has charged five people in the Chinese Army with cyber-spying. We'll find out if it will increase the tension between the US and China, AT&T says it will buy DirecTV, plus, psychedelic drugs are back and they're in the hands of scientists. And we'll get the latest news from Hollywood with our regular segment, On The Lot with Rebecca Keegan. That and a whole lot more.
  • Listen
    Today on the show, we'll talk about the Atwater oil spill. Do crude oil pipelines run through your neighborhood? Then, Japanese fans loyal to original Godzilla have doubts about another US remake. Plus, California honey production dwindles as drought continues.
  • Listen 1:34:53
    Today on the show, we'll start with an update on the numerous wildfires burning through much of the San Diego area. Then, the processing of rape kits is still full of complications. Plus, how did The Eagles' "Hotel California" become so ubiquitous? Author Kate Fagan shares her 'Reappearing Act' in new book, "Godzilla" special effects master Jim Rygiel explains how he and an army of artists recreates Japan's most famous monster, and much more.
    Today on the show, we'll start with an update on the numerous wildfires burning through much of the San Diego area. Then, the processing of rape kits is still full of complications. Plus, how did The Eagles' "Hotel California" become so ubiquitous? Author Kate Fagan shares her 'Reappearing Act' in new book, "Godzilla" special effects master Jim Rygiel explains how he and an army of artists recreates Japan's most famous monster, and much more.
  • Listen 1:35:03
    Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about the new bill that would close a loophole in Prop 13. Then, this hot weather can be good and bad for business owners. Plus, how young is too young to be suspended from school? New research says swearing is good for you, Granny the 103-year-old orca spotted off Pacific Coast plus much more.
    Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about the new bill that would close a loophole in Prop 13. Then, this hot weather can be good and bad for business owners. Plus, how young is too young to be suspended from school? New research says swearing is good for you, Granny the 103-year-old orca spotted off Pacific Coast plus much more.