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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 1:24:33Today, we'll start with a look at what the Honduran government is doing to try and keep child migrants home. Then, J.K.Rowling thrills fans with "Harry Potter" update. Plus, the impact of Mexico's immigration policy on unaccompanied minor crisis, drought to blame for rise in fast food prices, former national team player John O'Brien on the future of US soccer, Yuna talks music and much more.Today, we'll start with a look at what the Honduran government is doing to try and keep child migrants home. Then, J.K.Rowling thrills fans with "Harry Potter" update. Plus, the impact of Mexico's immigration policy on unaccompanied minor crisis, drought to blame for rise in fast food prices, former national team player John O'Brien on the future of US soccer, Yuna talks music and much more.
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Listen 1:28:28Today, we start with a discussion about the LAPD's plan to require judicial oversight for ICE holds. Then, community organizations provide aid to busloads of undocumented immigrants in Murrieta. Plus, Washington State's legal pot shops open for business — we talk to Seattle sole pot shop owner, a new memoir tells the untold story of drug kingpin 'Freeway' Rick Ross, LAPD Museum houses history of city's dark side, Tuesday Reviewsday and much more.Today, we start with a discussion about the LAPD's plan to require judicial oversight for ICE holds. Then, community organizations provide aid to busloads of undocumented immigrants in Murrieta. Plus, Washington State's legal pot shops open for business — we talk to Seattle sole pot shop owner, a new memoir tells the untold story of drug kingpin 'Freeway' Rick Ross, LAPD Museum houses history of city's dark side, Tuesday Reviewsday and much more.
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Listen 1:34:27Today, we start with a discussion about the conditions deported youth face in Honduras. Then, grooming remains one of the most resilient industries despite the recession. Plus, Edan Lepucki's debut novel 'California' builds buzz before release, a new free 'Good and Cheap' cookbook for the $4 a day SNAP budget, shark attacks on the rise in Southern California, and much more.Today, we start with a discussion about the conditions deported youth face in Honduras. Then, grooming remains one of the most resilient industries despite the recession. Plus, Edan Lepucki's debut novel 'California' builds buzz before release, a new free 'Good and Cheap' cookbook for the $4 a day SNAP budget, shark attacks on the rise in Southern California, and much more.
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Listen 1:34:54Today on the show we begin by saying goodbye to 'Unbroken' Olympian and WWII hero Louis Zamperini. Then, we take a look at U.S. flag etiquette ahead of the July 4th holiday. Plus, we meet the Griffith, LA's new signature cocktail, Migrants say dire conditions in Central America reason for rise in crossings, we reveal the winner of our best sausage in SoCal contest and more.Today on the show we begin by saying goodbye to 'Unbroken' Olympian and WWII hero Louis Zamperini. Then, we take a look at U.S. flag etiquette ahead of the July 4th holiday. Plus, we meet the Griffith, LA's new signature cocktail, Migrants say dire conditions in Central America reason for rise in crossings, we reveal the winner of our best sausage in SoCal contest and more.
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Today, we talk with attorney Kenneth Feinberg on how he will decide what GM switch victims' lives are wort. Then, ousted Dov Charney hints at a fight for control of American Apparel. Plus, soccer's rising in the U.S., but can it break into the big leagues? Mosquito-borne Chikingunya virus spreading to the Americas, Brazilian hip-hop artist Emicida captures youth culture in Sao Paulo and much more.
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Listen 1:34:45Today, we start with a discussion about the increase in California's minimum wage to $9/hour. Then, California extends paid family leave benefits. Plus, Robert Townsend on his film "Hollywood Shuffle" and the roles black actors are offered today, President Obama plans to sidestep Congress on Immigration, Prescott community still healing from Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy and much more.Today, we start with a discussion about the increase in California's minimum wage to $9/hour. Then, California extends paid family leave benefits. Plus, Robert Townsend on his film "Hollywood Shuffle" and the roles black actors are offered today, President Obama plans to sidestep Congress on Immigration, Prescott community still healing from Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy and much more.
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Listen 1:34:52Today, the Supreme Court ruled that religious institutions do not have to pay for access to birth control. Plus, U.S. border patrol agents turn to webcams to aid in monitoring. Plus, Yosemite turns 150, but preservationists still face challenges, 'Code Black' doc takes us inside the nation's busiest emergency room, fans of the Mexico World Cup team mourn their loss to the Netherlands and much more.Today, the Supreme Court ruled that religious institutions do not have to pay for access to birth control. Plus, U.S. border patrol agents turn to webcams to aid in monitoring. Plus, Yosemite turns 150, but preservationists still face challenges, 'Code Black' doc takes us inside the nation's busiest emergency room, fans of the Mexico World Cup team mourn their loss to the Netherlands and much more.
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Listen 1:00:41Today on the show, we start with the news that the L.A. County Metro board approved plans to move forward on a new train station and monorail this week. Then, a guide to hosting and attending a same-sex wedding. Plus, Director David Wain on new rom-com spoof 'They Came Together,' the federal government explores Hawaiian sovereignty, the evocative songs of 'Ghost the Musical' and much more.Today on the show, we start with the news that the L.A. County Metro board approved plans to move forward on a new train station and monorail this week. Then, a guide to hosting and attending a same-sex wedding. Plus, Director David Wain on new rom-com spoof 'They Came Together,' the federal government explores Hawaiian sovereignty, the evocative songs of 'Ghost the Musical' and much more.
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Listen 58:47First, California officials like Gov. Jerry Brown are gathering near San Diego to discuss boosting Latino voting. Then, USA faces off against Germany today in the World Cup. Plus, there's an effort underway to bring LGBT centers to more diverse communities, Rio's favela residents protest police action during World Cup, musician Ceci Bastida on starting her career in Mexico's first punk rock band and much more.First, California officials like Gov. Jerry Brown are gathering near San Diego to discuss boosting Latino voting. Then, USA faces off against Germany today in the World Cup. Plus, there's an effort underway to bring LGBT centers to more diverse communities, Rio's favela residents protest police action during World Cup, musician Ceci Bastida on starting her career in Mexico's first punk rock band and much more.
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Listen 7:04Today on the show we start with the ruling that the TV streaming service Aereo's business model is illegal. Then, In the next installment of our series "After I Do," we take a look at the challenges faced by LGBT children of Asian immigrants. Plus, California public universities get a failing grade on handling sexual assault reports, a new study shows that 3-D mammograms might be more effective at detecting breast cancer and British DJ Quantic is back with a new album, Magnetica.Today on the show we start with the ruling that the TV streaming service Aereo's business model is illegal. Then, In the next installment of our series "After I Do," we take a look at the challenges faced by LGBT children of Asian immigrants. Plus, California public universities get a failing grade on handling sexual assault reports, a new study shows that 3-D mammograms might be more effective at detecting breast cancer and British DJ Quantic is back with a new album, Magnetica.
Episodes
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A tour of San Bernardino five years after the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy; Who will Obama appoint as new Federal Reserve chair?; Revisiting the 'All American High' doc a generation later; Friday Flashback: Vladimir Putin, Syria weapons, and more.
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Listen 1:32:39Phil Angelides looks back at the economic collapse of 2008; Economic Roundtable: How is California faring five years after Lehman?; Should parents be concerned about proposed changes to 'Common Core' testing?; Exhibit explores Father Junipero Serra's life, 300 years later, plus much more.Phil Angelides looks back at the economic collapse of 2008; Economic Roundtable: How is California faring five years after Lehman?; Should parents be concerned about proposed changes to 'Common Core' testing?; Exhibit explores Father Junipero Serra's life, 300 years later, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:15LA's first responders remember those lost on Sept. 11; How Obama's decision on Syria will impact his presidential legacy; Rep. Barbara Boxer defines her position on Syria; Colorado Sens. Angela Giron and John Morse ousted in recall elections; Can the zeppelin-like Aeroscraft change the shipping industry?; Border technology contracts take new approach, plus much more.LA's first responders remember those lost on Sept. 11; How Obama's decision on Syria will impact his presidential legacy; Rep. Barbara Boxer defines her position on Syria; Colorado Sens. Angela Giron and John Morse ousted in recall elections; Can the zeppelin-like Aeroscraft change the shipping industry?; Border technology contracts take new approach, plus much more.
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Listen 1:33:43Today, we'll talk about the feasibility of Russia's proposal for Syria and how Obama may respond in his remarks tonight. Then, Rep. Loretta Sanchez on the Syrian conflict; a new study checks up on inmates freed early under Prop 36; Which bills are on the docket this week for California lawmakers?; Justin St. Germain's vivid and gritty memoir 'Son of a Gun', plus much more.Today, we'll talk about the feasibility of Russia's proposal for Syria and how Obama may respond in his remarks tonight. Then, Rep. Loretta Sanchez on the Syrian conflict; a new study checks up on inmates freed early under Prop 36; Which bills are on the docket this week for California lawmakers?; Justin St. Germain's vivid and gritty memoir 'Son of a Gun', plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:37How do investigators pinpoint the cause of a massive wildfire?; What role do life insurance payouts play in military suicides?; Illegal crossings increasingly deadly along south Texas border; Construction begins on cross-border bridge connecting Tijuana Airport with the US; 'Raising My Rainbow' highlights the challenges of raising a gender-creative child, plus much more.How do investigators pinpoint the cause of a massive wildfire?; What role do life insurance payouts play in military suicides?; Illegal crossings increasingly deadly along south Texas border; Construction begins on cross-border bridge connecting Tijuana Airport with the US; 'Raising My Rainbow' highlights the challenges of raising a gender-creative child, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:32Wildfires play a crucial role in seed dispersal; Immigration reform takes back seat to conflict in Syria; Juarez police investigate possible female vengeance killer targeting bus drivers; Head Start program for migrant farmworkers facing changes in growing season; Wayne Kramer brings music to inmates with Jail Guitar Doors USA program; The cross-border drug war through the lens of Hollywood, plus much more.Wildfires play a crucial role in seed dispersal; Immigration reform takes back seat to conflict in Syria; Juarez police investigate possible female vengeance killer targeting bus drivers; Head Start program for migrant farmworkers facing changes in growing season; Wayne Kramer brings music to inmates with Jail Guitar Doors USA program; The cross-border drug war through the lens of Hollywood, plus much more.
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Listen 1:33:49France: An unlikely ally for military action in Syria; How severe drought has worsened the conflict in Syria; What's behind the latest humid SoCal heatwave?; Fire's crucial role in seed dispersal; Apple and Samsung's war for the smartphone market; Etiquette Lesson: Advice for parents and kids navigating a new school year; Northern California county hopes to become the State of JeffersonFrance: An unlikely ally for military action in Syria; How severe drought has worsened the conflict in Syria; What's behind the latest humid SoCal heatwave?; Fire's crucial role in seed dispersal; Apple and Samsung's war for the smartphone market; Etiquette Lesson: Advice for parents and kids navigating a new school year; Northern California county hopes to become the State of Jefferson
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Listen 1:35:17Today on the show we host an immigration reform roundtable with Ruben Barrales and Teresa Hernandez. Then, undocumented immigrant Sergio Garcia's fight to practice law in the U.S.; Dumpling house Din Tai Fung expands to Glendale, Costa Mesa; Chris's Collection: Celebrating 232 years of historical LA objects; Advocate for Tijuana deportees dies at 67, plus much more.Today on the show we host an immigration reform roundtable with Ruben Barrales and Teresa Hernandez. Then, undocumented immigrant Sergio Garcia's fight to practice law in the U.S.; Dumpling house Din Tai Fung expands to Glendale, Costa Mesa; Chris's Collection: Celebrating 232 years of historical LA objects; Advocate for Tijuana deportees dies at 67, plus much more.
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Congressmen Adam Schiff and John Campbell talk about where they stand on Syria intervention; a hotshot firefighter is documenting the battle against some of the country's biggest wildfires using Instagram; how Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto's ambitious plans for education, energy, taxes and the drug war have been panning out; and author Jeff Guinn reveals how a young Charlie Manson became infamous murderer Charles Manson.
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Listen 1:34:48White House won't come after states that legalize pot; Why pandas in captivity are often 'reproductively incompetent'; Friday Flashback: Syria, immigration reform, Obamacare and more; Labor Day Travel: What to do if your flight is delayed; Zimmer calls for details on LAUSD's arts plan, plus much more.White House won't come after states that legalize pot; Why pandas in captivity are often 'reproductively incompetent'; Friday Flashback: Syria, immigration reform, Obamacare and more; Labor Day Travel: What to do if your flight is delayed; Zimmer calls for details on LAUSD's arts plan, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:51Why Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons is spurring US action; Fast-food workers unite in nationwide protest for higher wages; Wal-Mart to extend insurance benefits to employees' domestic partners; Ask Emily about Obamacare: What happens when you turn 26?; How technology makes it easier to get caught in a lie; Low water deliveries from Mexico hurt Texas farmers, plus much more.Why Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons is spurring US action; Fast-food workers unite in nationwide protest for higher wages; Wal-Mart to extend insurance benefits to employees' domestic partners; Ask Emily about Obamacare: What happens when you turn 26?; How technology makes it easier to get caught in a lie; Low water deliveries from Mexico hurt Texas farmers, plus much more.