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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 27:29
    Former California Governor Jerry Brown partners with UC-Berkeley and China to tackle climate change issues, UC-Irvine team develops system to track wildfires.
    Former California Governor Jerry Brown partners with UC-Berkeley and China to tackle climate change issues, UC-Irvine team develops system to track wildfires.
  • Listen 48:23
    California Department of Transportation floats five ideas to make the historic section of the 110 Freeway more safe, The Emmy Awards' winners, losers and snubs, LACMA opens a Japanese art exhibit.
    California Department of Transportation floats five ideas to make the historic section of the 110 Freeway more safe, The Emmy Awards' winners, losers and snubs, LACMA opens a Japanese art exhibit.
  • Listen 48:23
    How President Trump is intervening in California environmental and homeless policies, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti gives an update on how his Green New Deal is working, Smosh Town Burgers.
    How President Trump is intervening in California environmental and homeless policies, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti gives an update on how his Green New Deal is working, Smosh Town Burgers.
  • Listen 48:15
    The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, Possible solutions to sea-level rise, and a community house in Santa Monica experiment with living dunes.
    The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, Possible solutions to sea-level rise, and a community house in Santa Monica experiment with living dunes.
  • Listen 48:23
    A history of the emissions waiver here in California, plus UC president Janet Napolitano resigns, the new car-sharing program that runs on hydrogen.
    A history of the emissions waiver here in California, plus UC president Janet Napolitano resigns, the new car-sharing program that runs on hydrogen.
  • Listen 48:27
    Real estate developer Geoffrey Palmer hosts a fundraiser for President Trump, Carson's mayor is considering a gun ban, a Highland Park shop combats plastic waste.
    Real estate developer Geoffrey Palmer hosts a fundraiser for President Trump, Carson's mayor is considering a gun ban, a Highland Park shop combats plastic waste.
  • Listen 48:24
    How local gas prices will be affected by the recent attack on Saudi Arabia's oil, How to make LA's buildings more sustainable.
    How local gas prices will be affected by the recent attack on Saudi Arabia's oil, How to make LA's buildings more sustainable.
  • Listen 48:25
    All the bills that passed the CA legislature this week, A chat with El Norte director Gregory Nava, Sampling Inglewood's best restaurants.
    All the bills that passed the CA legislature this week, A chat with El Norte director Gregory Nava, Sampling Inglewood's best restaurants.
  • Listen 48:00
    The California legislature passed several bills addressing affordable housing, positive effects of wildfires? Mattel introduces a new Dia de Muertos Barbie.
    The California legislature passed several bills addressing affordable housing, positive effects of wildfires? Mattel introduces a new Dia de Muertos Barbie.
  • Listen 48:25
    AB-5, if signed, will affect more than drivers, LA County will start using new mental health vehicles to respond to some 911 calls, David Koepp talks "Cold Storage."
    AB-5, if signed, will affect more than drivers, LA County will start using new mental health vehicles to respond to some 911 calls, David Koepp talks "Cold Storage."
  • Listen 48:20
    The latest with Assembly Bill 5, Census Bureau releases poverty data, The Future of USC Sports following the resignation of athletic director.
    The latest with Assembly Bill 5, Census Bureau releases poverty data, The Future of USC Sports following the resignation of athletic director.
  • Listen 48:23
    What happened at California's first Homelessness Task Force meeting, The fate of AB5, What happened at the California GOP meeting over the weekend.
    What happened at California's first Homelessness Task Force meeting, The fate of AB5, What happened at the California GOP meeting over the weekend.