Take Two

On Tuesday Take Two talks about a controversial proposal to bring back affirmative action. We'll also talk about a survey conducted by a KPCC reporter about how many LA schools offer arts education. In light of Vladimir Putin's claim to Crimea, we discuss what it would mean if that region became a part of Russia. And it's Tuesday Reviewsday, so we'll look at new music.

KPCC's Take Two discusses Monday what we do know about the missing Malaysia flight. We also find out about earthquake science in light of Monday's "Shamrock Shake." Also, the GOP convention highlights two contrasting candidates. We look at LA Fashion Week and March Madness, as well as new films "Divergent" and "Veronica Mars."

Today on the show, we'll start with a look at President Obama's review of U.S. deportation practices. Then, Hollywood Reporter music editor Shirley Halperin wraps up the SXSW festival for us. Plus, filmmakers of 'Better Living Through Chemistry' talk about the film, CVS us under fire for missing painkiller prescriptions, Sierra Madre's giant wisteria trees and much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with a look at the FTC investigation into Herbalife. Then, is El Mayo the likely successor of the Sinaloa Cartel in El Chapo's absence? Plus, the Las Fotos Project teaches girls to document their lives through photography, Chilean-French rapper Ana Tijoux joins us from SXSW, the popularity of Pope Francis spurs increased interest in St. Francis, and much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with a conversation about Pope Francis's first year as head of the Catholic Church. Then, we take a look at the Church abuse charges in Puerto Rico. Plus, a profile of musician Jessica Childress at SXSW, Barry Manilow on writing music for the stage, scientists discover fossils of a giant cousin of T. Rex, and much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with an interview with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Then, Take Two's Jacob Margolis reviews Austin's breakfast tacos at SXSW. Plus, we learn how tsunami-prone California citied prepare for the next big wave, A restored Jackson Pollock "Mural" to be unveiled at Getty Museum, LA voters play a role in El Salvador elections and much more.

Today on the show we'll talk with Senator Holly Mitchell about expanding political leadership opportunities for black women. Then, why is the U.S. so poorly represented at the BNP Paribas tennis tournament? Plus, the story behind the opening sequence of "True Detective," driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants, plus much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about Obama's recent townhall on health care and immigration. Then, why did the Lakers lose so horribly last night? Plus. remembering sports medicine pioneer Frank Jobe, We Anderson on "The Grand Budapest Hotel," The Handsome Family talks about having their 2003 song chosen as the theme of "True Detective," the L.A. marathon is set to be one of the hottest, plus much more.

Today, we'll start with a discussion about how Facebook is cracking down on illegal gun sales on its website. Then, we're less than 100 days from Brazil's World Cup. What are the issues? Plus, the College Board announces major changed to the SATs, local Venezuelans react to unrest back home, we dispel recent 'guacpocalypse' panic and much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with the LA Fire Commission's audit of recruitment in the LAFD. Then, a Colorado prison director recounts his experience in solitary confinement. Plus, tech companies put big bucks into office space design hoping to foster creativity, artist Daniel Joseph Martinez's 'Ship Of Fools' show comes to LA, San Francisco votes to ban sale of plastic water bottles, plus much more.

What Loretta Lynch as attorney general would mean for California's issues, how violence and incarceration impact black men, saving the Serrano language.

Sam Quinones talks about his book, 'Dreamland: The True Story of America's Opiate Epidemic,' the mental health of undocumented youth, former Daily Breeze reporter talks Pulitzer win.

The ethics of paying for and airing police shooting videos, FBI experts' deeply flawed testimony, Meryl Streep's screenwriting workshop for women over 40.

What it's like to work at the IRS, Donald Sterling's wife wins suit against his ex-girlfriend, Michael Finkel's memoir, 'True Story.'

Drawbacks to police body cam technology, new music from Earl Sweatshirt and the Alabama Shakes, is there an advantage to free-range parenting?

UC Berkeley study shows nearly 3/4 of working families rely on public assistance, a survey on race relations in L.A., the MLK-inspired play, 'Never Givin' Up.'

A survivor of the 2010 San Bruno explosion talks about her reaction to the decision to fine PG&E, Coachella as LA's fashion week, should you boycott almonds?

A look at Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's sustainability plan for the city, the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, drifting at the Grand Prix at Long Beach.

Ferguson will see half of its city council controlled by black members, the state water board's enforcement of water cuts, does the single-family home fit into L.A.'s future?

The perception of Muslims in the media, the Colorado River tops the list of endangered rivers, new music from Calexico, Tal National and Spirit Family Reunion.