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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 1:38:12
    Today on the show, we'll discuss the images coming out of Ferguson, Missouri, which some civil rights organizations say resemble those of the Civil Rights movement. Plus, the latest on the Ezell Ford shooting investigation, how police thwarted the plans of two South Pasadena High School students who planned to killed staff and students and more.
    Today on the show, we'll discuss the images coming out of Ferguson, Missouri, which some civil rights organizations say resemble those of the Civil Rights movement. Plus, the latest on the Ezell Ford shooting investigation, how police thwarted the plans of two South Pasadena High School students who planned to killed staff and students and more.
  • Listen 1:34:30
    Today on the show, we examine President Obama's remarks about the the violence that has erupted in Ferguson, Missouri. We'll also speak to a former U.S. Air Force pilot who lost faith in the system when police shot his son. Plus, Chinese hackers steal 4.5 million medical records from a Tennessee hospital chain, we weigh in on the 'Ice Bucket Challenge' and much more.
    Today on the show, we examine President Obama's remarks about the the violence that has erupted in Ferguson, Missouri. We'll also speak to a former U.S. Air Force pilot who lost faith in the system when police shot his son. Plus, Chinese hackers steal 4.5 million medical records from a Tennessee hospital chain, we weigh in on the 'Ice Bucket Challenge' and much more.
  • Listen 1:40:51
    Today on the show, we start with a discussion about the multiple investigations looking into Michael Brown's death. We’ll take a look at the influx of unaccompanied minors in school, the surge of early jail releases due to the state's prison realignment, using fish to prevent the spread of mosquitos and much more.
    Today on the show, we start with a discussion about the multiple investigations looking into Michael Brown's death. We’ll take a look at the influx of unaccompanied minors in school, the surge of early jail releases due to the state's prison realignment, using fish to prevent the spread of mosquitos and much more.
  • Listen 1:40:21
    In the wake of the latest news out of Missouri, we also talk to UCLA's Brenda Stevenson to discuss the history of violence involving black youth. We also examine how YouTube, Vine and other social media platforms may have supplanted Hollywood as avenues to stardom. We also have a weekly roundup of news and much more.
    In the wake of the latest news out of Missouri, we also talk to UCLA's Brenda Stevenson to discuss the history of violence involving black youth. We also examine how YouTube, Vine and other social media platforms may have supplanted Hollywood as avenues to stardom. We also have a weekly roundup of news and much more.
  • Listen 1:36:54
    Today Take Two discusses officer-involved shootings in light of the death of Michael Brown in St. Louis. We look at legislation that could institute tougher penalties on assisted living facilities. We look at the candidates vying to replace Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. All this and more.
    Today Take Two discusses officer-involved shootings in light of the death of Michael Brown in St. Louis. We look at legislation that could institute tougher penalties on assisted living facilities. We look at the candidates vying to replace Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. All this and more.
  • Listen 50:12
    We discuss migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border today. A writer from Slate discussed depression in the wake of Robin Williams' suicide. Later, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky from ESPN discuss the latest sports news, and we also talk about ticks, the death of Lauren Bacall and a lot more.
    We discuss migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border today. A writer from Slate discussed depression in the wake of Robin Williams' suicide. Later, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky from ESPN discuss the latest sports news, and we also talk about ticks, the death of Lauren Bacall and a lot more.
  • Listen 1:34:57
    Today, we discuss the latest happenings in the conflict between Iraq's new leadership and the Islamic State as well as examine US policy in the Middle East. Later on, we take another look at the life of Robin Williams. We also talk about how Ebola is transmitted, our weekly music selections and much more.
    Today, we discuss the latest happenings in the conflict between Iraq's new leadership and the Islamic State as well as examine US policy in the Middle East. Later on, we take another look at the life of Robin Williams. We also talk about how Ebola is transmitted, our weekly music selections and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:32
    With airstrikes pounding targets in Iraq, we talk to Iraqis here and hear what they think about the situation. Later on, we discuss a film that chronicles the life of one of Charles Manson's followers. Then, we talk about how fish might help stop Alzheimer's, our roundup of Hollywood news and a lot more.
    With airstrikes pounding targets in Iraq, we talk to Iraqis here and hear what they think about the situation. Later on, we discuss a film that chronicles the life of one of Charles Manson's followers. Then, we talk about how fish might help stop Alzheimer's, our roundup of Hollywood news and a lot more.
  • Listen 1:24:47
    Today, we talk about US airstrikes in Iraq in an attempt to head off the progress of ISIS. We also discuss the one day out of the year where hackers gather in Las Vegas to meet up. Later on, the moon will appear more massive this weekend, we check out the week's news and much more.
    Today, we talk about US airstrikes in Iraq in an attempt to head off the progress of ISIS. We also discuss the one day out of the year where hackers gather in Las Vegas to meet up. Later on, the moon will appear more massive this weekend, we check out the week's news and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:20
    Today, we talk about how high-speed rails are a reality in other countries, but have yet to get on track in the U.S. We discuss the ride-sharing industry's foray into carpooling. We also talk diabetes-free grizzly bears, our weekly State of Affairs and a lot more.
    Today, we talk about how high-speed rails are a reality in other countries, but have yet to get on track in the U.S. We discuss the ride-sharing industry's foray into carpooling. We also talk diabetes-free grizzly bears, our weekly State of Affairs and a lot more.
Episodes
  • Listen 1:33:35
    A lookahead to the Democratic debate, ways to give more attention to your family, Sonia Manzano's new memoir, 'Becoming Maria.'
    A lookahead to the Democratic debate, ways to give more attention to your family, Sonia Manzano's new memoir, 'Becoming Maria.'
  • Listen 1:32:11
    How a presidential hopeful prepares for a debate, Jay Duplass talks new film 'Manson Family Vacation,' Chase Utley appeals his suspension from the Dodgers.
    How a presidential hopeful prepares for a debate, Jay Duplass talks new film 'Manson Family Vacation,' Chase Utley appeals his suspension from the Dodgers.
  • Listen 47:53
    We take a look at the trail mass shooters leave behind, USA and Mexico face off at the Rose Bowl and fun and almost free things to do this weekend
    We take a look at the trail mass shooters leave behind, USA and Mexico face off at the Rose Bowl and fun and almost free things to do this weekend
  • Listen 1:33:42
    Gallup won't be releasing pre-presidential race polls, tips to prepare your car for El Niño, a look at the state of the coffee business.
    Gallup won't be releasing pre-presidential race polls, tips to prepare your car for El Niño, a look at the state of the coffee business.
  • Listen 1:09:50
    About 6,000 drug offenders will be released from prison, an exploration of race and nature in 'Lost Canyon,' the latest in fashion with Michelle Dalton Tyree.
    About 6,000 drug offenders will be released from prison, an exploration of race and nature in 'Lost Canyon,' the latest in fashion with Michelle Dalton Tyree.
  • Listen 1:33:19
    How California's End of Life bill works, when students with helicopter parents head to college, a check-in with a Valley Fire evacuee.
    How California's End of Life bill works, when students with helicopter parents head to college, a check-in with a Valley Fire evacuee.
  • Listen 1:34:20
    How the impacts of college debt trickle down generations, the latest news in Hollywood, LA City Councilman Mike Bonin's love of superheroes.
    How the impacts of college debt trickle down generations, the latest news in Hollywood, LA City Councilman Mike Bonin's love of superheroes.
  • Listen 1:35:25
    The latest updates on the shooting at an Oregon community college, a look back at the O.J. Simpson trial, Natasha Lyonne talks 'Addicted to Fresno.'
    The latest updates on the shooting at an Oregon community college, a look back at the O.J. Simpson trial, Natasha Lyonne talks 'Addicted to Fresno.'
  • Listen 1:35:24
    Preventing shootings related to gang activity, Ellen Page on her role in 'Freeheld,' a sneak preview at the reopening of Clifton's.
    Preventing shootings related to gang activity, Ellen Page on her role in 'Freeheld,' a sneak preview at the reopening of Clifton's.
  • Listen 1:29:11
    The latest on minimum wage, pricing on generic drugs, screenwriter Ron Nyswaner talks new movie, 'Freeheld.'
    The latest on minimum wage, pricing on generic drugs, screenwriter Ron Nyswaner talks new movie, 'Freeheld.'
  • Listen 1:35:59
    All new credit and debit cards will get microchips, how letting kids fail can be a positive thing, Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield announces his bid for House speaker.
    All new credit and debit cards will get microchips, how letting kids fail can be a positive thing, Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield announces his bid for House speaker.
  • Listen 1:24:49
    The impacts of the growing Asian population in the US, young conservatives look at where the GOP is headed, 'Brave Heart' documentary.
    The impacts of the growing Asian population in the US, young conservatives look at where the GOP is headed, 'Brave Heart' documentary.