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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 1:35:01Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about Clippers owner Donald Sterling's history of sexism. Then, the White House is set to announce guidelines for college campuses to combat sexual assault. Plus, Toyota's move from Torrance to Texas strikes a blow to Southern California, The New Yorker's cartoon editor talks about his life in comics, science might help streamline the airplane boarding process, plus much more.Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about Clippers owner Donald Sterling's history of sexism. Then, the White House is set to announce guidelines for college campuses to combat sexual assault. Plus, Toyota's move from Torrance to Texas strikes a blow to Southern California, The New Yorker's cartoon editor talks about his life in comics, science might help streamline the airplane boarding process, plus much more.
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Listen 1:33:54Today on the show, we'll start with an update on the controversy surrounding alleged racist comments allegedly made by Clippers owner Donald Sterling. What role to NBA team owners play? Then, the origin of corporate buzzwords. Plus, voice recognition is getting better, Mexican drug cartels are driving up the prices for limes, and much more.Today on the show, we'll start with an update on the controversy surrounding alleged racist comments allegedly made by Clippers owner Donald Sterling. What role to NBA team owners play? Then, the origin of corporate buzzwords. Plus, voice recognition is getting better, Mexican drug cartels are driving up the prices for limes, and much more.
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Listen 1:34:52Today on the show, we start with a discussion about President Obama's visit to Malaysia. Then, a huge settlement was just reached in a tech industry anti-trust lawsuit. Plus, how the sharing economy has grown into such a huge industry, One Day In L.A. storytelling event brings together filmmakers from 11 cities, the latest in California's drought news, the Paris Photo exhibit features rare photos from the LAPD's crime scene archives and much more.Today on the show, we start with a discussion about President Obama's visit to Malaysia. Then, a huge settlement was just reached in a tech industry anti-trust lawsuit. Plus, how the sharing economy has grown into such a huge industry, One Day In L.A. storytelling event brings together filmmakers from 11 cities, the latest in California's drought news, the Paris Photo exhibit features rare photos from the LAPD's crime scene archives and much more.
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Listen 1:34:52Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about how the FDA wants to regulate electronic cigarettes. Then, how is California's new Transitional Kindergarten plan shaping up? Then, NOAA researchers find a 19th Century shipwreck near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Filipino gun culture has deep roots in Los Angeles, and much more.Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about how the FDA wants to regulate electronic cigarettes. Then, how is California's new Transitional Kindergarten plan shaping up? Then, NOAA researchers find a 19th Century shipwreck near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Filipino gun culture has deep roots in Los Angeles, and much more.
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Today on Take Two: California legislature is trying to clean up its image after several high-profile scandals by implementing tougher ethical guidelines for politicians, KPCC’s Adrian Florido takes a look at the thousands of low income Angelenos left without health coverage due to a mix up; we talk to UC researcher Paul Gents to help us trace the origins of the domesticated pepper and more.
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Listen 1:31:45Today on Take Two: The U.S. Supreme Court takes a look at the future of television. KPCC's Ben Bergman joins host A Martinez with a closer look at Aereo TV, controversial technology that some say could change the world of TV as we know it; next, we'll check in with Irma Munoz, president of Mujeres de La Tierra, to talk about pollution in Southern California; the Justice Department announced Monday that it will be expanding its clemency criteria. What does this announcement mean for the state of California and its overcrowded prisons?; Next, we'll talk about the 90th anniversary of Signal Hill. What makes this slice of L.A. special? This and more coming up on the show.Today on Take Two: The U.S. Supreme Court takes a look at the future of television. KPCC's Ben Bergman joins host A Martinez with a closer look at Aereo TV, controversial technology that some say could change the world of TV as we know it; next, we'll check in with Irma Munoz, president of Mujeres de La Tierra, to talk about pollution in Southern California; the Justice Department announced Monday that it will be expanding its clemency criteria. What does this announcement mean for the state of California and its overcrowded prisons?; Next, we'll talk about the 90th anniversary of Signal Hill. What makes this slice of L.A. special? This and more coming up on the show.
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Listen 1:30:41Some of the biggest names in technology like Google, Apple and Adobe are facing a class action suit for allegedly conspiring to keep employee wages down between 2005 and 2009. Jeff Elder has been covering this for The Wall Street Journal and joins host Alex Cohen to talk more; Facebook could be getting into the remittances market as the social networking site nears regulatory approval in Ireland. Then, we'll chat with author Gail Storey about her book, "I Promise Not to Suffer." Plus, we'll talk '80s New Wave with Lori Majewski; Then, LA Times’ Rebecca Keegan joins us for her regular Monday Hollywood update with On the Lot.Some of the biggest names in technology like Google, Apple and Adobe are facing a class action suit for allegedly conspiring to keep employee wages down between 2005 and 2009. Jeff Elder has been covering this for The Wall Street Journal and joins host Alex Cohen to talk more; Facebook could be getting into the remittances market as the social networking site nears regulatory approval in Ireland. Then, we'll chat with author Gail Storey about her book, "I Promise Not to Suffer." Plus, we'll talk '80s New Wave with Lori Majewski; Then, LA Times’ Rebecca Keegan joins us for her regular Monday Hollywood update with On the Lot.
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Listen 1:34:54Today on the show, we'll start with the latest Covered California and how insurance agents are helping sign people up. Then, Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jennifer Hartman joins us to talk about her experience and the anticipation of returning to the finish line again. Plus, John Turturro takes on intimacy with comedy in 'Fading Gigolo,' Brokechella: Where Angelenos can get their music fix this weekend, and much more.Today on the show, we'll start with the latest Covered California and how insurance agents are helping sign people up. Then, Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jennifer Hartman joins us to talk about her experience and the anticipation of returning to the finish line again. Plus, John Turturro takes on intimacy with comedy in 'Fading Gigolo,' Brokechella: Where Angelenos can get their music fix this weekend, and much more.
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Listen 1:34:57Today, on the show, we start with why Colorado lawmakers are rethinking some rules around legal pot sales. Then, Los Angeles moves to regulate private trash haulers. Plus, Ben Bergman reports on why rent is so unaffordable in L.A., details of Mexico's deal with armed groups in Michoacán still unclear, will Sriracha be moving outside of the city? Plus much more.Today, on the show, we start with why Colorado lawmakers are rethinking some rules around legal pot sales. Then, Los Angeles moves to regulate private trash haulers. Plus, Ben Bergman reports on why rent is so unaffordable in L.A., details of Mexico's deal with armed groups in Michoacán still unclear, will Sriracha be moving outside of the city? Plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:48The new newspaper The Los Angeles Register debuts today. Does the city really need another newspaper? Then, the rise of armed groups in Mexico prompt hope, fear among LA's Michoacanos. Plus, Semana Santa huge boon for retail businesses in border towns, Shepard Fairey pays homage to album art in 50 Shades of Black art show, plus much more.The new newspaper The Los Angeles Register debuts today. Does the city really need another newspaper? Then, the rise of armed groups in Mexico prompt hope, fear among LA's Michoacanos. Plus, Semana Santa huge boon for retail businesses in border towns, Shepard Fairey pays homage to album art in 50 Shades of Black art show, plus much more.
Episodes
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When should popular professional athletes decide to retire, UCLA's study on the struggle of undocumented students, Tuesday Reviewsday.
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President Obama in India, athletes and educators under investigation at big universities, Dame Edna steps off the stage.
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U.S. and Cuban officials hash out details for new diplomatic relations, jury selection in the Aurora theater shooting, boxer Manny Pacquiao.
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Listen 46:59Pam Wald's husband, Ben, utilized the Death with Dignity law in Oregon in 2012. She talks about going through the experience with him. Actress Jennifer Aniston talks about her leading role in the film, 'Cake.' And, Eater LA contributor Lucas Peterson set off a controversy when he wrote a glowing piece about a street vendor in Lincoln Heights who sells corn.Pam Wald's husband, Ben, utilized the Death with Dignity law in Oregon in 2012. She talks about going through the experience with him. Actress Jennifer Aniston talks about her leading role in the film, 'Cake.' And, Eater LA contributor Lucas Peterson set off a controversy when he wrote a glowing piece about a street vendor in Lincoln Heights who sells corn.
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Big Block of Cheese, diversity in Silicon Valley, conservatives power box office for American SniperA 21st century twist on a 19th century tradition - Big Block of Cheese, searching for diversity in the tech world, and conservatives flock to see American Sniper.
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Why U.S. officials quickly blamed North Korea for the Sony hack, evangelical churches change their thoughts toward gay marriage, a push for family leave.
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Cuba travel restrictions loosened, Mexican immigrant birth certificates, mysterious sea bird die-offNew changes are easing travel restrictions to Cuba. Plus, Mexican consulates in the U.S. can now issue birth certificates to its country's immigrants. And, a look at a mysterious die-off of sea birds along the Pacific Coast.
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20 acting nominations, not one goes to an actor of color. Leimert Park, the cultural hub of black Los Angeles, and Chevy's electric Bolt may challenge Tesla.
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Hollywood continues to fail at diversity, Al Qaeda says it was behind the Charlie Hebdo attack, Facebook's own version of Amber Alerts.
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Kamala Harris has announced she will run for Barbara Boxer's open U.S. Senate seat. Target's new Lilly Pulitzer line will offer plus sizes, but only to Internet shoppers. And, a look at how protest music has evolved over the generations.
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In light of the recent terror attacks in France, we get an update the status of counter-terrorism efforts in the U.S. Plus, the highs and lows of Sunday's Golden Globes, and a filmmakers examines what lead him to pull a bank heist at the age of 16.
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Dutch cartoonist Tjeerd Royards discusses the threats cartoonists face around the world,how the music was chosen for 'Selma,' and remembering Andrae Crouch.