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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 1:35:02Today on the show, we start with a report that the FBI is investigating use of force by border patrol agents. Then, A judge stalls end of life measures for Casey Kasem. Plus, Tesla could open its secrets to competitors. Plus, California state prisons struggle to enroll parolees in Medi-Cal before release, a 'Paleo Foodie' explains how to eat like our ancestors, and much more.Today on the show, we start with a report that the FBI is investigating use of force by border patrol agents. Then, A judge stalls end of life measures for Casey Kasem. Plus, Tesla could open its secrets to competitors. Plus, California state prisons struggle to enroll parolees in Medi-Cal before release, a 'Paleo Foodie' explains how to eat like our ancestors, and much more.
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Listen 1:34:27Today on the show we start with a discussion about President Obama's latest student loan relief order. Then, the antitrust trial between former college athletes and the NCAA begins today. Plus, Brazil's passion for soccer runs deep through its history, a new exhibit at the Annenberg Space showcases rarely seen portraits of country music stars, and more.Today on the show we start with a discussion about President Obama's latest student loan relief order. Then, the antitrust trial between former college athletes and the NCAA begins today. Plus, Brazil's passion for soccer runs deep through its history, a new exhibit at the Annenberg Space showcases rarely seen portraits of country music stars, and more.
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Listen 1:34:56Today on the show, a new study shows gender bias against female faculty. Then, A new study from USC suggests your name might be one of the reasons your local lawmaker isn't responding to your questions and requests. Plus, Kate Mulgrew talks "Orange Is The New Black," Shep Gordon on his fascinating career as a Hollywood talent manager, Magic Mountain's Colossus roller coaster is closing and more.Today on the show, a new study shows gender bias against female faculty. Then, A new study from USC suggests your name might be one of the reasons your local lawmaker isn't responding to your questions and requests. Plus, Kate Mulgrew talks "Orange Is The New Black," Shep Gordon on his fascinating career as a Hollywood talent manager, Magic Mountain's Colossus roller coaster is closing and more.
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Listen 1:34:58Today on the show, an ex-sheriff deputy describes culture of abuse at LA County jail. Then, children crossing the US-Mexico border alone are being sent to military bases for shelter. Plus, a new exhibit about children's author Ezra Jack Keats, a look at the strange world of agents who represent kid actors, the story behind Nike's #BeTrue line for LGBT athletes, and more.Today on the show, an ex-sheriff deputy describes culture of abuse at LA County jail. Then, children crossing the US-Mexico border alone are being sent to military bases for shelter. Plus, a new exhibit about children's author Ezra Jack Keats, a look at the strange world of agents who represent kid actors, the story behind Nike's #BeTrue line for LGBT athletes, and more.
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Listen 1:34:45Voter turnout for yesterday's primary election in California turned out to be dismal as expected. Why do voters seem so apathetic? Then, a look back at the legacy of Tiananmen Square, 25 years later. Plus, Reza Aslan talks about his new L.A. series, The Writer's Room, actress Loni Anderson on reuniting with the cast of 'WKRP In Cincinnati' and more.Voter turnout for yesterday's primary election in California turned out to be dismal as expected. Why do voters seem so apathetic? Then, a look back at the legacy of Tiananmen Square, 25 years later. Plus, Reza Aslan talks about his new L.A. series, The Writer's Room, actress Loni Anderson on reuniting with the cast of 'WKRP In Cincinnati' and more.
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Listen 1:34:48Today is Primary Election day! We'll check in on voter turnout so far at the polls. Then, rooftop solar could see boost after new EPA rules on carbon cuts. Plus, a surge of migrants in South Texas overwhelms federal facilities, what skills are lost as emphasis on handwriting fades? Medicare will now cover sex change surgery, and more.Today is Primary Election day! We'll check in on voter turnout so far at the polls. Then, rooftop solar could see boost after new EPA rules on carbon cuts. Plus, a surge of migrants in South Texas overwhelms federal facilities, what skills are lost as emphasis on handwriting fades? Medicare will now cover sex change surgery, and more.
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Listen 1:34:47Today, what new EPA limits on power plant carbon emissions mean for California and alternative energy sources. Then KPCC's Annie Gilbertson kicks off her series showing how trauma and stress affect kids' learning abilities. Plus, we have a primer of what you need to know about the biggest races in Tuesday's election.Today, what new EPA limits on power plant carbon emissions mean for California and alternative energy sources. Then KPCC's Annie Gilbertson kicks off her series showing how trauma and stress affect kids' learning abilities. Plus, we have a primer of what you need to know about the biggest races in Tuesday's election.
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Listen 1:23:14Big news today. President Obama has accepted the resignation of Eric Shinseki, secretary of Veterans Affairs. Also, former Microsoft CEO Steve Baller is reportedly in talks to purchase the LA Clippers. Plus, the California Supreme Court rules police must release names of officers involved in shootings, Brazilian street artist Paul Ito causes stir with World Cup mural, and much more.Big news today. President Obama has accepted the resignation of Eric Shinseki, secretary of Veterans Affairs. Also, former Microsoft CEO Steve Baller is reportedly in talks to purchase the LA Clippers. Plus, the California Supreme Court rules police must release names of officers involved in shootings, Brazilian street artist Paul Ito causes stir with World Cup mural, and much more.
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Listen 1:33:57Today, the Obama Administration outlines a plan to combat concussions among young people. Then, a look at the less glamorous side of Henry Waxman's West LA district. Plus, the U.S. Army Corps back a $1billion plan to restore the LA River, Irwindale drops its case against Sriracha-maker Huy Fong Foods, and much more.Today, the Obama Administration outlines a plan to combat concussions among young people. Then, a look at the less glamorous side of Henry Waxman's West LA district. Plus, the U.S. Army Corps back a $1billion plan to restore the LA River, Irwindale drops its case against Sriracha-maker Huy Fong Foods, and much more.
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ListenToday on the show, we'll start with a discussion about how gun control advocates press Congress to enact reform. Then, remembering the late Maya Angelou's impact on young writers. Plus, California's cherry crop is looking dismal this year due to a warm winter, VaKA Burger wins our poll for the best burger in L.A., Susan Orlean gets inside the world of arson investigators, James McAvoy gets dirty in "Filth," and much more.
Episodes
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Athletes protest police shooting of Jacob Blake, why some areas experience more extreme heat and today is the anniversary of the Federal Writers' Project.
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CA lawmakers have put forth several bills to reform the police, Orange County is out of the watchlist and we check in on Hollywood.
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Registered voters expect November to be difficult at the polls, L.A.'s tourism board promotes staycations and the latest on Hollywood, The Sequel.
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State officials signed an agreement to establish forest management strategies, many nursing home residents remain on lock down and it's Kobe day in LA today.
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Congresswoman Katie Porter on the postal service's reforms, updates on the wildfires and a new L.A. exhibit celebrates women's suffrage.
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Mail-in ballots are the topic du jour, some financial tips to help you survive COVID-19 and a throwback on Charlotta Bass.
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Long Beach Mayor on DNC appearance and passing of his family, Hollywood shows excitement for Democratic VP candidate Kamala Harris and Nick Quah on Servant of Pod.
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House Democrats hold news conferences in support of U.S. postal service, Gov. Newsom signed AB 1460 at the Cal States into law and the latest on Uber and Lyft in CA
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LAUSD to test all students, staff and families, what advocates say needs to be done to help farmworkers and the latest on Hollywood, The Sequel.
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What politicos are saying of Democratic VP candidate Kamala Harris, why sweatpants are here to stay and how to get your kids ready for school amid the pandemic.
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The latest on the Lake Fire, Academy-award winning director Ron Howard joins us to discuss his latest documentary and "Servant of Pod" host Nick Quah joins us.
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Gov. Newsom says Trump's unemployment plan is not enough to help Americans and which face masks work best in preventing COVID-19.