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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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Santa Ana may have lost a claim on Census grant money, Heal the Bay has a new report on dirty stormwater, and the best Spanish holiday music—beyond Feliz Navidad.
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The U.S., Mexico and Canada have struck a new deal, for the fourth time in U.S. history articles of impeachment have been introduced, new 101 best restaurant list.
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Our weekly peek at politics in California, LACMA campus inches closer to multi-million dollar redesign, AB 375 gives power back to users.
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Metro Board moves closer to adding toll lanes to 405, Bullet Train may go underground, why Los Angeles doesn't have an official city song.
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A check-in on the fast-moving world of politics: Harris, Hunter and impeachment hearings, plus how new powerline tech may help prevent future fires.
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The Supreme Court hears a case involving gun rights, What are the true costs of Cyber Monday on Amazon employees, and we dive into the State of Scooters in Santa Monica.
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Listen 50:01From our archives: first, we revisit our live broadcast from KPCC's Open House on the food of Oaxaca, Mexico and it's relationship to Los Angeles... then we dig into local soul food in LA...and then another chat about the history of the city's oldest steak house, Musso and Frank.From our archives: first, we revisit our live broadcast from KPCC's Open House on the food of Oaxaca, Mexico and it's relationship to Los Angeles... then we dig into local soul food in LA...and then another chat about the history of the city's oldest steak house, Musso and Frank.
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Listen 51:38The federal government is pushing for more immigrant detention centers in Southern California - but can they? Also, we revisit the often-overlooked contributions of Black women to the Suffrage Movement. And we visit Dodger royalty to see how the team made it to Los Angeles.The federal government is pushing for more immigrant detention centers in Southern California - but can they? Also, we revisit the often-overlooked contributions of Black women to the Suffrage Movement. And we visit Dodger royalty to see how the team made it to Los Angeles.
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An update on the Cave Fire in Santa Barbara, what will be the effect of a tax raise on legal cannabis products? What makes Burbank airport so beloved?
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Congressman Nunes finds himself at the center of a new explosive report, LA's Iranian community on the deadly protests in their homeland, prohibition in SoCal.
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Roundup on Golden State political news, breaking down the numbers and systemic issues that keep students in debt, tortilla guide to LA.
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Cities across California have passed temporary eviction moratoriums, recapping the democratic convention in Long Beach, is California headed for another drought?