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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
  • Aurora shooting victim weighs in on James Holmes' guilty verdicts, Ian McKellan on his latest movie, Californians share their favorite Disneyland memories
  • Listen 47:01
    A look at the latest battle for Uber in California, a review of the ESPYS, the Cascadia subduction zone in the Pacific Northwest.
    A look at the latest battle for Uber in California, a review of the ESPYS, the Cascadia subduction zone in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Listen 47:01
    President Obama to visit prisoners, a look at the 'sandwich' generation, the LA woman behind the Women's World Cup 'sheagle' outfit.
    President Obama to visit prisoners, a look at the 'sandwich' generation, the LA woman behind the Women's World Cup 'sheagle' outfit.
  • Listen 46:52
    The landmark deal on Iran's nuclear program, a possible end to the ban on transgender people in the military, New Horizons makes its closest approach to Pluto.
    The landmark deal on Iran's nuclear program, a possible end to the ban on transgender people in the military, New Horizons makes its closest approach to Pluto.
  • Listen 47:07
    The search for escaped Mexican drug lord El Chapo, why the drought is behind closures of a trail at Joshua Tree, the Minions' influence on fashion.
    The search for escaped Mexican drug lord El Chapo, why the drought is behind closures of a trail at Joshua Tree, the Minions' influence on fashion.
  • Listen 46:52
    A chef in Los Angeles makes North African tacos, Trump's relationship with the GOP gets complicated, and people debate recycling waste water from oil drilling.
    A chef in Los Angeles makes North African tacos, Trump's relationship with the GOP gets complicated, and people debate recycling waste water from oil drilling.
  • Listen 46:47
    The Army says it plans to cut 40,000 troops in the next two years, the capabilities of hackers, crowdfunding untapped scientific ideas.
    The Army says it plans to cut 40,000 troops in the next two years, the capabilities of hackers, crowdfunding untapped scientific ideas.
  • Listen 46:46
    Census data shows Latinos now outnumber whites as the largest ethnic group in California, the CDC says heroin use has doubled since 2002, the latest sports news.
    Census data shows Latinos now outnumber whites as the largest ethnic group in California, the CDC says heroin use has doubled since 2002, the latest sports news.
  • Listen 46:51
    Bill Cosby admits to obtaining drugs to give to women, a browser blocker that lets you filter out election coverage, how women are doing in Top 40 music.
    Bill Cosby admits to obtaining drugs to give to women, a browser blocker that lets you filter out election coverage, how women are doing in Top 40 music.
  • Listen 46:57
    A roundtable discussion about the drought with three California farmers, how water rights work in the West, the latest news in the film industry.
    A roundtable discussion about the drought with three California farmers, how water rights work in the West, the latest news in the film industry.
  • Listen 46:17
    How feminism is defined today, a look at the future for the Los Angeles Lakers with President Jeanie Buss, a preview of the Women's World Cup Final.
    How feminism is defined today, a look at the future for the Los Angeles Lakers with President Jeanie Buss, a preview of the Women's World Cup Final.
  • Listen 46:58
    President Obama says embassies will open in the U.S. and Havana, African American ballerina Misty Copeland takes top job in dance, Harvard's transgender swimmer.
    President Obama says embassies will open in the U.S. and Havana, African American ballerina Misty Copeland takes top job in dance, Harvard's transgender swimmer.