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.

The new Congress begins with a weakened ethics body, Univision falters with young Latinos, and doctors say that throat tickle means you're contagious.

L.A. garment districts underpaid undocumented immigrants, 2017 kicks off with a bunch of small quakes, a look at 'Ear hustle' the podcast out of San Quentin prison.

Looking ahead on how Measure M will roll out in 2017 and beyond, your guide to hiking in LA, the social and medical impact of the 'Asian glow' reaction to alcohol.

Looking forward to 2017 automotive news, best original streaming content in 2016, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and the great "streetcar demolition" in L.A.'s history.

2017 should be an exciting year for science, Abercrombie and Fitch may be undergoing something of a rebirth, was 2016 the year of celebrity deaths?

Looking back on the state of race relations in LA and exploring how we can move forward, LA's busy immigration court system, 2016 tech roundup.

The latest on former Sheriff Lee Baca's mistrial, an up close look at the fears facing LGBT youth during the holidays, a shift in attitudes towards holiday classics.

Some changes in store for the new year that effect all of us who ride and drive, has Apple fallen behind in innovation? A special Christmas installment of The Binge.

What does the future hold for the CA GOP? Black Lives Matter teams up with New York ad agency to shine a spotlight on black businesses, overdraft fees.

Berlin's act of terror, the cost on Amazon's drivers for speed and convenience, the legal defense fund for undocumented immigrants who face deportation.

The Electoral College meets in state capitols around the country on Monday, Donald Trump's unprecedented security move, do celebrity medical endorsements matter?