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.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's ongoing feud with President Trump, plus California lawmakers reach a deal on police use of force.

California proposes legislation to curb young people from vaping flavored tobacco, electric delivery trucks start rolling into LA, Atwater Village prepares residents for potential LA River flooding.

Port of LA will start testing hydrogen-powered trucks, the latest in Hollywood's boycott against Georgia, taste testing meatless tacos.

Medical scientists say marijuana advertising misrepresents potential health benefits, an interview with LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner.

Heal the Bay's River Report Card rates 27 freshwater recreation areas on water safety, Kamala Harris introduces plan to eliminate gender pay disparity.

The Trump administration kills California high-speed rail funding, CA legislature considers extending statute of limitations for domestic violence charges, Preserve OC hosts Joseph Eichler home tour.

How immigration could change under a merit-based system, what's next for PG&E now that CAL Fire says it's responsible for the 2018 Camp Fire.

Jackie Goldberg wins District 5 open seat on LA Unified School District Board, Disney takes over the Hulu streaming service, Little Willie G cruises Whittier Blvd.

SoCal Edison plans to turn the power off during severe weather, the results of a longitudinal pre-K study shows lasting effects of education, LAPD tasers.

Voters will decide between two candidates to fill a vacant seat on the LAUSD board, remembering Doris Day, how feeding seaweed to cows helps the environment.

The week in California politics, LA restaurants embrace the carbon neutral food movement, Dandelions experiential art pop up.

How San Bernardino County is addressing increased homelessness, seniors are the fastest-growing part of the homeless population in LA County, "Tell them, I am."