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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
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State of Affairs: California Appeals Federal Judge's Assault Weapon Ruling, Doing Better by Victims of Intimate Partner Violence, Saying Goodbye to A Martinez
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Is it Safe to Go to Work Without Masks?, Van Nuys Neighborhood Profile, Black Families' Concerns on Return to In-Person School
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Councilman Mike Bonin Talks Homeless Encampment Plans, Pandemic Child Care, Unfiltered, Bachelor Host Chris Harrison Leaving For Good
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Listen 1:34:23Today, we take a look at President Obama's visit to Los Angeles, where he'll be making a fundraising stop at the home of "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" producer Shonda Rhimes and speaking at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College on “the importance of job-driven skills training." Plus: An update on the situation in Gaza; the California Film Commission's annual progress report on the state’s film and television tax incentive program; and A Martinez talks with legendary drummer and musician Sheila E in studio about her long career, her early dream to be an Olympic athlete and her newest album "Sheila E Icon."Today, we take a look at President Obama's visit to Los Angeles, where he'll be making a fundraising stop at the home of "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" producer Shonda Rhimes and speaking at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College on “the importance of job-driven skills training." Plus: An update on the situation in Gaza; the California Film Commission's annual progress report on the state’s film and television tax incentive program; and A Martinez talks with legendary drummer and musician Sheila E in studio about her long career, her early dream to be an Olympic athlete and her newest album "Sheila E Icon."
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Today on the show we speak with an American Israeli Defense Force soldier who recently spent several years as a lone soldier. We take a look at the impact the drought is having on Yuba City farmers. And Thousand Oak residents are mobilizing to protect California's oak trees, which are being cut down to make way for a shopping center and much more
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Listen 1:34:14Today, we begin with the latest on the Malaysian Airlines crash site in eastern Ukraine. We also take a look at President Obama's call for a ceasefire after two weeks of conflict in Gaza and Israel. Plus, 'The Book of Unknown Americans': A novel about the immigrant story and much more.Today, we begin with the latest on the Malaysian Airlines crash site in eastern Ukraine. We also take a look at President Obama's call for a ceasefire after two weeks of conflict in Gaza and Israel. Plus, 'The Book of Unknown Americans': A novel about the immigrant story and much more.
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Today, we begin with a discussion about the Malaysia flight shot down in Ukraine. Then, a look at the prominent AIDS researchers killed in the crash. Plus, 'The Book of Unknown Americans': A novel about the immigrant story, how hackers infiltrated the NASDAQ stock market, one senior's take on how her generation differs from Latino youths, Michael Pitt channels Richard Dawkins in the film 'I Origins' and much more.
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Listen 1:35:30Today, A judge says California death penalty violates U.S. Constitution. Then, A look at how the unrest between Israel and Palestine is playing out on social media. Plus, 'Bosch' writer Eric Overmyer on working during TV's new Golden Age, how elder care changes when more nurses are Latino, Ex-dictator Manuel Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II," Billboard Latino's Justino Aguila talks Banda music and much more.Today, A judge says California death penalty violates U.S. Constitution. Then, A look at how the unrest between Israel and Palestine is playing out on social media. Plus, 'Bosch' writer Eric Overmyer on working during TV's new Golden Age, how elder care changes when more nurses are Latino, Ex-dictator Manuel Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II," Billboard Latino's Justino Aguila talks Banda music and much more.
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Listen 1:34:27Today on the show, we start with a look at how the U.S. Border Patrol handles migrants along the Texas border. Then, California's "English learner" tests incorrectly label bilingual kids. Plus, we break down the grammatical errors in Weird Al's 'Word Crimes' video, tracking the health and wellness of gay and lesbian Americans, new app designed by 16-year-old exposes the role of money in politics and much more.Today on the show, we start with a look at how the U.S. Border Patrol handles migrants along the Texas border. Then, California's "English learner" tests incorrectly label bilingual kids. Plus, we break down the grammatical errors in Weird Al's 'Word Crimes' video, tracking the health and wellness of gay and lesbian Americans, new app designed by 16-year-old exposes the role of money in politics and much more.
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Listen 1:34:15Today, we start with a discussion about the unrest between Palentine and Israel. Then, developers turn the Yo app into a tool that helps Israeli civilians. Plus, Time Warner and DirectTV continue their fight over the Dodgers, advice columnist Amy Alkon explains how to be a good person during a drought, creating patrons of the arts through crowdfunding, and much more.Today, we start with a discussion about the unrest between Palentine and Israel. Then, developers turn the Yo app into a tool that helps Israeli civilians. Plus, Time Warner and DirectTV continue their fight over the Dodgers, advice columnist Amy Alkon explains how to be a good person during a drought, creating patrons of the arts through crowdfunding, and much more.
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Listen 1:34:42Today on the show, reporter Sonia Nazario fills us in on the latest in the Central American migrant crisis. Then, the city of Bell to consider plan to shelter young migrants. Plus, USDA rescinds ban on cattle inspectors working in Mexico, before Uber and Lyft was the battle against jitney cabs, what California gets from Citigroup's $7B mortgage crisis payout, planting 'Seeds of Peace' in a time of conflict, plus much more.Today on the show, reporter Sonia Nazario fills us in on the latest in the Central American migrant crisis. Then, the city of Bell to consider plan to shelter young migrants. Plus, USDA rescinds ban on cattle inspectors working in Mexico, before Uber and Lyft was the battle against jitney cabs, what California gets from Citigroup's $7B mortgage crisis payout, planting 'Seeds of Peace' in a time of conflict, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:05Today on the show, we start with a look at the latest in the Donald Sterling trial. Then, we discuss how Central American gangs affect the region's youth. Plus, some trips by U.S. students to Israel are on hold due to unrest, why people are scrambling for their chance to board a one-way trip to Mars, FIFA videogames, director Richard Linklater on his indie epic, "Boyhood," and much more.Today on the show, we start with a look at the latest in the Donald Sterling trial. Then, we discuss how Central American gangs affect the region's youth. Plus, some trips by U.S. students to Israel are on hold due to unrest, why people are scrambling for their chance to board a one-way trip to Mars, FIFA videogames, director Richard Linklater on his indie epic, "Boyhood," and much more.
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Listen 1:34:32Today, we start with a look at a recent lawsuit over giving migrant children due process in immigration court. Then, Emmy nominations were announced this morning. Plus, a deep sea Internet cable live streams video and sound from the ocean floor, LAUSD significantly raises service employee wages, how you can track wildfire recovery with your cell phone, plus much more.Today, we start with a look at a recent lawsuit over giving migrant children due process in immigration court. Then, Emmy nominations were announced this morning. Plus, a deep sea Internet cable live streams video and sound from the ocean floor, LAUSD significantly raises service employee wages, how you can track wildfire recovery with your cell phone, plus much more.
Episodes
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Judge to rule on San Bernardino's bankruptcy eligibility; Arizona hot shot crew heads to Idaho to battle wildfires; Desert tortoise conservation center in Nevada to close; Sports Roundup: Aaron Hernandez, Lamar Odom, and more
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Listen 1:34:30How likely is US intervention in Syria?; Rim Fire continues to inch toward Yosemite's giant sequoia groves; New project looks at the reasons the cost of college has skyrocketed; Burning Man: A great place to met a venture capitalist?; Trader Joe's sues Canadian 'Pirate' reselling items in Vancouver; Ranking colleges based on their social responsibility, plus much more.How likely is US intervention in Syria?; Rim Fire continues to inch toward Yosemite's giant sequoia groves; New project looks at the reasons the cost of college has skyrocketed; Burning Man: A great place to met a venture capitalist?; Trader Joe's sues Canadian 'Pirate' reselling items in Vancouver; Ranking colleges based on their social responsibility, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:12Why wildfires in the west may only get worse; Where do Bob Filner's border efforts stand in wake of his resignation?; Sexual harassment and why people react the way they do; After 20 years of metal detectors, are LAUSD schools safer?; On The Lot: Ben Affleck as Batman, Telluride Film Fest and moreWhy wildfires in the west may only get worse; Where do Bob Filner's border efforts stand in wake of his resignation?; Sexual harassment and why people react the way they do; After 20 years of metal detectors, are LAUSD schools safer?; On The Lot: Ben Affleck as Batman, Telluride Film Fest and more
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Listen 1:34:37What happens next if San Diego Mayor Bob Filner resigns?; Looking into the safety of LA-area tour bus companies; Chinese-run tour bus companies help fuel desert casino tourism; Several Iconic LA Case Study homes added to historic national registry; Oldest operating book store in LA closes, plus much more.What happens next if San Diego Mayor Bob Filner resigns?; Looking into the safety of LA-area tour bus companies; Chinese-run tour bus companies help fuel desert casino tourism; Several Iconic LA Case Study homes added to historic national registry; Oldest operating book store in LA closes, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:44Is bankruptcy the solution for the student loan crisis?; What does it take to remove a politician from office?; Obamacare costs for farmers may translate into higher produce prices; Standoff with police a sign that Minutemen militia still active in Arizona; What's the deal with those comically long CVS receipts? plus much more.Is bankruptcy the solution for the student loan crisis?; What does it take to remove a politician from office?; Obamacare costs for farmers may translate into higher produce prices; Standoff with police a sign that Minutemen militia still active in Arizona; What's the deal with those comically long CVS receipts? plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:47Zuckerberg's Internet.org initiative aims to bring online access to all; Fukushima toxic water leak may get upgraded to 'serious incident'; Summer Food: Cooling down naeng-myun style in Koreatown; Lawmakers seek audit on circumstances of prison sterilizations; Weinstein Co. signs streaming movies deal with Netflix, plus much more.Zuckerberg's Internet.org initiative aims to bring online access to all; Fukushima toxic water leak may get upgraded to 'serious incident'; Summer Food: Cooling down naeng-myun style in Koreatown; Lawmakers seek audit on circumstances of prison sterilizations; Weinstein Co. signs streaming movies deal with Netflix, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:48Today on the show, we get an update on the prison hunger strike. A U.S. judge OK'd force-feeding of hunger striking inmates in California; A new report shows that prison realignment is expensive for the LAPD; Calif. lawmakers get to work on more 1,100 bills still pending; Ask.fm changes safety policy to combat cyber bullying; Shortage of foster parents straining Los Angeles County's child welfare system, plus much more.Today on the show, we get an update on the prison hunger strike. A U.S. judge OK'd force-feeding of hunger striking inmates in California; A new report shows that prison realignment is expensive for the LAPD; Calif. lawmakers get to work on more 1,100 bills still pending; Ask.fm changes safety policy to combat cyber bullying; Shortage of foster parents straining Los Angeles County's child welfare system, plus much more.
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San Diego Mayor Bob Filner returns to work after therapy; San Diego's history of political scandals; UCLA takes comprehensive look at urban gardening in LA; As overseas adoption becomes difficult, some parents skirt law, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:52Egypt unrest continues as Muslim Brotherhood's 'day of rage' claims more lives; Mono Indian tribe approved to build casino off reservation land; Obama administration sides with opponents of shark fin ban; White House begins installation of American-made solar panels; Where does LA Unified keep supplies for 650,000 kids? Musician Sam Phillips is back with 'Push Any Button', plus much more.Egypt unrest continues as Muslim Brotherhood's 'day of rage' claims more lives; Mono Indian tribe approved to build casino off reservation land; Obama administration sides with opponents of shark fin ban; White House begins installation of American-made solar panels; Where does LA Unified keep supplies for 650,000 kids? Musician Sam Phillips is back with 'Push Any Button', plus much more.
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Cairo protests hit home for many Egyptian-Americans; Class-action lawsuit filed over Time Warner's CBS blackout; Oldest rock carvings in North America discovered in Nevada; Board to begin approving projects for California's cap-and-trade system, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:45Sen. Marco Rubio warns of immigration reform executive order; America's drug czar Gil Kerlikowske is moving on; Researchers say too much praise creates unmotivated children (poll); New $100 bills delayed further due to another production snafu; This year marks the 100th anniversary of the T-shirt. We take a look at the fashion icon's SoCal roots, plus much more.Sen. Marco Rubio warns of immigration reform executive order; America's drug czar Gil Kerlikowske is moving on; Researchers say too much praise creates unmotivated children (poll); New $100 bills delayed further due to another production snafu; This year marks the 100th anniversary of the T-shirt. We take a look at the fashion icon's SoCal roots, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:33Today on the show, we talk about how LAUSD's new school year starts with extra security. Then, what does Gov. Brown's AB 1266 means for transgender students in public schools?; Tuesday Reviewsday: KT Tunstall, Wild Feathers, Washed Out; Border town deportations can be dangerous for migrants, plus much more.Today on the show, we talk about how LAUSD's new school year starts with extra security. Then, what does Gov. Brown's AB 1266 means for transgender students in public schools?; Tuesday Reviewsday: KT Tunstall, Wild Feathers, Washed Out; Border town deportations can be dangerous for migrants, plus much more.