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Take Two

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
  • Listen 1:34:49
    Today on the show, we'll start with a look at Mayor Garcetti's new budget. Then, in San Diego, deportation holds drop after TRUST Act goes into effect. Plus, the Colorado River can turn deadly for self-guided adventurers, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps comes out of retirement, A new city mapping project by MIT looks at which city streets have the most bike accidents, plus much more.
    Today on the show, we'll start with a look at Mayor Garcetti's new budget. Then, in San Diego, deportation holds drop after TRUST Act goes into effect. Plus, the Colorado River can turn deadly for self-guided adventurers, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps comes out of retirement, A new city mapping project by MIT looks at which city streets have the most bike accidents, plus much more.
  • Listen 1:34:45
    Today on the show, we'll start with an update on the latest news surrounding the fatal bus crash in Orland, California. Then, much of North and South America will be able to see a "blood moon" eclipse late tonight. Plus, Pitzer College announces divestment from fossil fuels, LGBT couples face challenges when filing their taxes, and much more.
    Today on the show, we'll start with an update on the latest news surrounding the fatal bus crash in Orland, California. Then, much of North and South America will be able to see a "blood moon" eclipse late tonight. Plus, Pitzer College announces divestment from fossil fuels, LGBT couples face challenges when filing their taxes, and much more.
  • Today on the show, we'll start with the latest on the tragic bus crash in Northern California, which left 10 people dead. Then, Boeing announces plans to move 1,000 jobs to the Southern California. Plus, we talk to singer Philip Bailey of helped Earth Wind & Fire, Mayor Garcetti gives his State of the City address, the many faces of LA Sheriff candidate Paul Tanaka, plus much more.
  • Listen 1:31:17
    Today, we look at how the rising cost of meat has affected local butchers. Then, we'll turn to KPCC reporter Kitty Felde to see how the drought has become political. We'll end the show with a look at how an art exhibit is showcasing how the social and political commentary of some Iranian photographers flies under the radar.
    Today, we look at how the rising cost of meat has affected local butchers. Then, we'll turn to KPCC reporter Kitty Felde to see how the drought has become political. We'll end the show with a look at how an art exhibit is showcasing how the social and political commentary of some Iranian photographers flies under the radar.
  • Listen 1:29:48
    Today on the show, we turn to Texas, where there's a debate going on over whether to offer Mexican-American studies as a statewide high school class. Then, we'll talk about another security breach that may have compromised username, passwords and credit card data. We'll end the show with Yarn Crawl L.A., a four-day event A Martinez recently paid a visit to.
    Today on the show, we turn to Texas, where there's a debate going on over whether to offer Mexican-American studies as a statewide high school class. Then, we'll talk about another security breach that may have compromised username, passwords and credit card data. We'll end the show with Yarn Crawl L.A., a four-day event A Martinez recently paid a visit to.
  • Listen 1:34:53
    Today on the show, California comes in dead last in Pew's latest election performance report. Then, are women in politics subject to a double standard? Plus, Michael Lewis's "Flash Boys" shows how Wall Street is rigged by high-frequency trading, SDSU offers its first zombies class to reanimate students, the long path of reconciliation for victims of the Rwandan genocide and much more.
    Today on the show, California comes in dead last in Pew's latest election performance report. Then, are women in politics subject to a double standard? Plus, Michael Lewis's "Flash Boys" shows how Wall Street is rigged by high-frequency trading, SDSU offers its first zombies class to reanimate students, the long path of reconciliation for victims of the Rwandan genocide and much more.
  • Today on the show, we'll begin by talking about what happens to the constituents when a senator is scandalized. Then, we announce the winner of this year's Public Radio Bracket Madness. Plus, an Afghan girl who lost arm in war learns to paint in Los Angeles, how accurate is HBO's 'Silicon Valley' when it comes to the tech scene? How do you make biking and taking the Metro cool? Plus much more.
  • Listen 1:34:53
    Today on the show, we start with the recent slew of meningitis deaths in LA County. Then, the CDC releases a new report on the dangers of liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Plus, a MLB player faces stigma about taking paternity leave, a proposal to split California into 6 states is close to getting on a ballot, how difficult is it for military personnel to get mental health help, and the women behind the intricate details on the costumes in "Game Of Thrones" talks about her process.
    Today on the show, we start with the recent slew of meningitis deaths in LA County. Then, the CDC releases a new report on the dangers of liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Plus, a MLB player faces stigma about taking paternity leave, a proposal to split California into 6 states is close to getting on a ballot, how difficult is it for military personnel to get mental health help, and the women behind the intricate details on the costumes in "Game Of Thrones" talks about her process.
  • Listen 1:34:55
    Today on the show, we'll start with the latest in the trial of an SoCal Iraqi man accused of killing his wife. Then, Ft. Hood military base in Texas suffers a second tragic shooting less than 5 years. Plus, a California lawmaker calls for more sanctions against Russia, landslide science is not connecting to county planning in Washington State, why are NFL cheerleaders paid less then minimum wage, plus much more.
    Today on the show, we'll start with the latest in the trial of an SoCal Iraqi man accused of killing his wife. Then, Ft. Hood military base in Texas suffers a second tragic shooting less than 5 years. Plus, a California lawmaker calls for more sanctions against Russia, landslide science is not connecting to county planning in Washington State, why are NFL cheerleaders paid less then minimum wage, plus much more.
  • Listen 1:34:49
    Today, we'll start with analysis of today's Supreme Court ruling, which removed federal limits on campaign contributions. Plus, how would a minimum wage hike help California families? Then, the U.S. battles Mexico in one of the last matches before 2014's World Cup, Rick and Kay Warren try to improve Christian churches' handling of mental illness, a new study says kids with lice don't have to miss school, plus much more.
    Today, we'll start with analysis of today's Supreme Court ruling, which removed federal limits on campaign contributions. Plus, how would a minimum wage hike help California families? Then, the U.S. battles Mexico in one of the last matches before 2014's World Cup, Rick and Kay Warren try to improve Christian churches' handling of mental illness, a new study says kids with lice don't have to miss school, plus much more.
Episodes
  • Listen 1:34:20
    Today on the show, we'll hear about the soil contamination problems plaguing the Jordan Downs housing project. Then, with the new year approaching, we'll get some tax tips from a local CPA. Plus, Beejoli Shah takes us inside Hollywood's diversity hire program, we'll check in with 'Dreamer' Lisbeth Mateo, Tim Hernandez talks about his new book, "Mañana Means Heaven," plus much more.
    Today on the show, we'll hear about the soil contamination problems plaguing the Jordan Downs housing project. Then, with the new year approaching, we'll get some tax tips from a local CPA. Plus, Beejoli Shah takes us inside Hollywood's diversity hire program, we'll check in with 'Dreamer' Lisbeth Mateo, Tim Hernandez talks about his new book, "Mañana Means Heaven," plus much more.
  • Listen 1:34:05
    Merry Christmas Eve! Today we'll hear about a deadly fungus threatening the world's banana crop, we'll hear from a UCLA nurse helping Filipinos recover after Typhoon Haiyan, and Dana Goodyear talks about her new book on the changing American palate. Plus, getting to know Dorothea Lange, the photographer behind "Migrant Mother," looking back at the year in music and much more.
    Merry Christmas Eve! Today we'll hear about a deadly fungus threatening the world's banana crop, we'll hear from a UCLA nurse helping Filipinos recover after Typhoon Haiyan, and Dana Goodyear talks about her new book on the changing American palate. Plus, getting to know Dorothea Lange, the photographer behind "Migrant Mother," looking back at the year in music and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:34
    Today is the deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act, we'll take a look at how people are faring with the exchange website. Then, we'll take a look back to some of the biggest stories of the year. Plus, we hear from a Hollywood music composer, we get our roundup of the week;s box office news and we hear from artist Jay Shells about bringing his Rap Quotes project to Los Angeles.
    Today is the deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act, we'll take a look at how people are faring with the exchange website. Then, we'll take a look back to some of the biggest stories of the year. Plus, we hear from a Hollywood music composer, we get our roundup of the week;s box office news and we hear from artist Jay Shells about bringing his Rap Quotes project to Los Angeles.
  • Listen 1:30:35
    Today on the show we'll hear from KPCC's Karen Foshay about $2.7 million missing from the Central Basin's trust fund. Then, how payday lenders turn quick cash into a mountain of debt, we'll look at the outrage surrounding anti-gay comments made by the patriarch of the A&E show, 'Duck Dynasty.' Plus, Carey Mulligan talks 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' Washoku Japanese cuisine and more.
    Today on the show we'll hear from KPCC's Karen Foshay about $2.7 million missing from the Central Basin's trust fund. Then, how payday lenders turn quick cash into a mountain of debt, we'll look at the outrage surrounding anti-gay comments made by the patriarch of the A&E show, 'Duck Dynasty.' Plus, Carey Mulligan talks 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' Washoku Japanese cuisine and more.
  • Listen 1:34:50
    Shop at Target lately? The store says 40 million customer may be affected by an account breach. Then, a new Pew study looks at what Asian and Latino immigrants find most important about reform. Also, tips on how to be a smart consumer in your doctor's office, Beyoncé reignites feminist debate, Brooklyn artists create gingerbread art museums and much more.
    Shop at Target lately? The store says 40 million customer may be affected by an account breach. Then, a new Pew study looks at what Asian and Latino immigrants find most important about reform. Also, tips on how to be a smart consumer in your doctor's office, Beyoncé reignites feminist debate, Brooklyn artists create gingerbread art museums and much more.
  • Listen 1:34:53
    Today, we'll discuss the implications of the William Morris-IMG merger. Then, we look at the psychology behind gift giving and learn some helpful tips on managing your child's expectations during the holidays. Also, a real-life Santa tells us how to get your kids to take a memorable Santa photo, plus much more.
    Today, we'll discuss the implications of the William Morris-IMG merger. Then, we look at the psychology behind gift giving and learn some helpful tips on managing your child's expectations during the holidays. Also, a real-life Santa tells us how to get your kids to take a memorable Santa photo, plus much more.
  • Listen 1:34:49
    Today on the show we'll talk about President Obama's meeting with tech CEOS. Then, a judge says that NSA spying campaign is likely unconstitutional, a new report shows that mental patients bussed out of state by a Nevada hospital committed crimes, the LA Lakers put their players on a diet, Tuesday Reviewsday covers new tunes by Beyonce, Mac Miller and more.
    Today on the show we'll talk about President Obama's meeting with tech CEOS. Then, a judge says that NSA spying campaign is likely unconstitutional, a new report shows that mental patients bussed out of state by a Nevada hospital committed crimes, the LA Lakers put their players on a diet, Tuesday Reviewsday covers new tunes by Beyonce, Mac Miller and more.
  • Listen 1:34:41
    Today we start with an update on the ACA's enrollment efforts. Then, the Senate is supposed to confirm Janet Yellen as next chief of the Federal Reserve. Plus, we'll get an update on what's happening in Hollywood and learn how new mothers can cope with postpartum body issues, plus much more.
    Today we start with an update on the ACA's enrollment efforts. Then, the Senate is supposed to confirm Janet Yellen as next chief of the Federal Reserve. Plus, we'll get an update on what's happening in Hollywood and learn how new mothers can cope with postpartum body issues, plus much more.
  • Listen 1:34:40
    Today on the show, we'll look at the state of gun control one year after the shooting at Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Conn. Then, we meet a 10-year-old from Woodland Hills who turns guns into artwork. Plus, Tom Hanks joins the show to talk about becoming Walt Disney in "Saving Mr. Banks" and singer Lala Brooks comes on to talk about coming of age in the era of funk, plus much more.
    Today on the show, we'll look at the state of gun control one year after the shooting at Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Conn. Then, we meet a 10-year-old from Woodland Hills who turns guns into artwork. Plus, Tom Hanks joins the show to talk about becoming Walt Disney in "Saving Mr. Banks" and singer Lala Brooks comes on to talk about coming of age in the era of funk, plus much more.
  • Listen 1:34:57
    Today, we'll talk about a new report that looks at what factors lead to the Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash. Then, A new Pew study says the gender pay gap is falling and that minority women aspire to reach top jobs, MS-13 gang members arrested for meth trade, KPCC's Deepa Fernandes looks at what it's like to be pregnant in prison, plus much more.
    Today, we'll talk about a new report that looks at what factors lead to the Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash. Then, A new Pew study says the gender pay gap is falling and that minority women aspire to reach top jobs, MS-13 gang members arrested for meth trade, KPCC's Deepa Fernandes looks at what it's like to be pregnant in prison, plus much more.
  • Listen 1:27:45
    Today on the show we'll start by discussing the recent budget deal reached in Congress. Then, there has been much ado about President Obama's handshake with Cuba's Raul Castro. Where do US-Cuba relations stand? We'll have a roundup of the latest sports news and dig into a story about claims that migrants at the US-Mexico border have suffered abuse at the hands of border agents. Also, the founders of Cowgirl Creamery join the show to talk about their new book and offer tips on how to serve a cheese course.
    Today on the show we'll start by discussing the recent budget deal reached in Congress. Then, there has been much ado about President Obama's handshake with Cuba's Raul Castro. Where do US-Cuba relations stand? We'll have a roundup of the latest sports news and dig into a story about claims that migrants at the US-Mexico border have suffered abuse at the hands of border agents. Also, the founders of Cowgirl Creamery join the show to talk about their new book and offer tips on how to serve a cheese course.
  • Listen 1:34:40
    Today on the show we'll have an update on the L.A. Sheriff misconduct scandal. Then, we'll talk to the Denver Post's new cannabis editor, we'll look at protests in San Francisco against gentrification from tech giants like Google, Rep. John Lewis tells us about Nelson Mandela's memorial service and explains what impact he had on civil rights, plus much more.
    Today on the show we'll have an update on the L.A. Sheriff misconduct scandal. Then, we'll talk to the Denver Post's new cannabis editor, we'll look at protests in San Francisco against gentrification from tech giants like Google, Rep. John Lewis tells us about Nelson Mandela's memorial service and explains what impact he had on civil rights, plus much more.