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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 1:35:03Today on the show, we talk to California insurance commissioner Dave Jones about policy cancellations. Then, Kate Sheehy of the Fronteras Desk reports about the suburbs and America's new poor. Slate's Emily Yoffe joins the show with advice on how to deal with rude people, plus much more.Today on the show, we talk to California insurance commissioner Dave Jones about policy cancellations. Then, Kate Sheehy of the Fronteras Desk reports about the suburbs and America's new poor. Slate's Emily Yoffe joins the show with advice on how to deal with rude people, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:37Today, we'll start the show with a look into the suspected LAX shooter's belief in the "New World Order" conspiracy. Then, LGBT workplace rights bill moves forward in the Senate, Jezebel founded Anna Holmes joins the show to talk about her new book. Then, our Tuesday Reviewsday critics talk about new tunes by Eminem, Sky Ferreira and more.Today, we'll start the show with a look into the suspected LAX shooter's belief in the "New World Order" conspiracy. Then, LGBT workplace rights bill moves forward in the Senate, Jezebel founded Anna Holmes joins the show to talk about her new book. Then, our Tuesday Reviewsday critics talk about new tunes by Eminem, Sky Ferreira and more.
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Listen 1:34:56Today on the show, we'll take a look at the ongoing investigation into the shooting at LAX. Then, KPCC's Alice Walton profiles Nury Martinez, the only woman on LA's City Council. In this week's Picture This, talk to photographer Michael Forster Rothbart's about his work in disaster areas in Chernobyl and Fukushima. Youth football coaches hope 'Heads Up' tackling technique will make the sport safer, plus much more.Today on the show, we'll take a look at the ongoing investigation into the shooting at LAX. Then, KPCC's Alice Walton profiles Nury Martinez, the only woman on LA's City Council. In this week's Picture This, talk to photographer Michael Forster Rothbart's about his work in disaster areas in Chernobyl and Fukushima. Youth football coaches hope 'Heads Up' tackling technique will make the sport safer, plus much more.
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Update on the alleged FBI bribery sting of Sen. Ron Calderon; The pressure's on California House GOP members to act on immigration; Calif. prison realignment: Many women are serving more time in custody (photos); Football coaches hope 'Heads Up' tackling technique will make the sport safer, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:50Today on the show, Peter Lee of Covered California on how the state's healthcare exchange differs from healthcare.gov; LA's water wars fictionalized in the iconic 1974 film 'Chinatown'; Owens Valley braces for possible new resource war as LADWP seeks the sun's gold; Major drug trafficking tunnel discovered at US-Mexico border, plus much more.Today on the show, Peter Lee of Covered California on how the state's healthcare exchange differs from healthcare.gov; LA's water wars fictionalized in the iconic 1974 film 'Chinatown'; Owens Valley braces for possible new resource war as LADWP seeks the sun's gold; Major drug trafficking tunnel discovered at US-Mexico border, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:22Who is being held responsible for Obamacare website issues?; Covered California's enrollment counselor certification is behind schedule; William Mulholland's rise from ditch-digger to controversial LA power player; LA's water department casts its shadow over the Owens Valley; Is there really an impending global wine shortage?, plus much more.Who is being held responsible for Obamacare website issues?; Covered California's enrollment counselor certification is behind schedule; William Mulholland's rise from ditch-digger to controversial LA power player; LA's water department casts its shadow over the Owens Valley; Is there really an impending global wine shortage?, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:40California, other West Coast states sign climate change pact; Sriracha maker Huy Fong Foods sued as 'public nuisance'; How the LA Aqueduct altered the Owens Valley environment; Pension reform: Long Beach claims leadership in reducing risk; Privacy a major hurdle for states testing 'black box' recorders in cars; Celebrating 100 years of excavation at the La Brea Tar Pits, plus much more.California, other West Coast states sign climate change pact; Sriracha maker Huy Fong Foods sued as 'public nuisance'; How the LA Aqueduct altered the Owens Valley environment; Pension reform: Long Beach claims leadership in reducing risk; Privacy a major hurdle for states testing 'black box' recorders in cars; Celebrating 100 years of excavation at the La Brea Tar Pits, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:58This week we launch our series on the Los Angeles Aqueduct. First, we hear why building the LA Aqueduct was the city's 'original sin'. Then, producer Meghan McCarty takes us on a trip to the source of LA's water. Later, we discuss whether a little inflation actually be good for the economy?; Latino political donors push GOP to move on immigration reform; The image and influence of California's organized labor; Odd Hollywood Jobs: The spookiest prop house in showbiz; On The Lot: Deadline.com drama, biopics and more.This week we launch our series on the Los Angeles Aqueduct. First, we hear why building the LA Aqueduct was the city's 'original sin'. Then, producer Meghan McCarty takes us on a trip to the source of LA's water. Later, we discuss whether a little inflation actually be good for the economy?; Latino political donors push GOP to move on immigration reform; The image and influence of California's organized labor; Odd Hollywood Jobs: The spookiest prop house in showbiz; On The Lot: Deadline.com drama, biopics and more.
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Listen 1:34:38Foreign leaders find NSA spying by US 'an abuse of trust'; Mexico puts a stop to GMO corn production; California issues largest campaign donor violation fine to two groups; Sriracha hot sauce gets its place at the table; Alan Weisman's 'Countdown' explores Earth's population capacity, plus much more. Elizabeth Mitchell takes a new twist on the Christmas album with 'The Sounding Joy', plus much more.Foreign leaders find NSA spying by US 'an abuse of trust'; Mexico puts a stop to GMO corn production; California issues largest campaign donor violation fine to two groups; Sriracha hot sauce gets its place at the table; Alan Weisman's 'Countdown' explores Earth's population capacity, plus much more. Elizabeth Mitchell takes a new twist on the Christmas album with 'The Sounding Joy', plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:30Today on the show, we hear about how immigration reform activists are turning to more aggressive and risky tactics to get their point across. Plus, California changes guidelines on how to deal with mentally ill inmates. Emily Bazar returns to answer listener questions about Obamacare and taxes, Feral cows are threatening visitors to Chino Hills State Park, plus much more.Today on the show, we hear about how immigration reform activists are turning to more aggressive and risky tactics to get their point across. Plus, California changes guidelines on how to deal with mentally ill inmates. Emily Bazar returns to answer listener questions about Obamacare and taxes, Feral cows are threatening visitors to Chino Hills State Park, plus much more.
Episodes
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A look at the economic opportunity in two different parts of CA, remembering oscar-winning filmmaker Curtis Hanson, how big a business are "ugly shoes”?
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Anti-Muslim attacks are up 122 percent in CA, how LA County Sheriff's are training to handle situations involving individuals with autism, Bel Air homeowners million gallon club.
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A look at how we investigate cases of domestic terrorism. What does it mean to be middle class in Los Angeles. A photographer challenges old images of masculinity.
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Author Jeff Chang discusses his new book, "We Gon' Be Alright," Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses his controversial role as "Snowden", and a vintage train that takes passengers to Santa Barbara's wine country.
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The pros and cons of big money donated to public education, an electric car you never have to charge, the biggest 3D map of our galaxy.
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Donald Trump to unveil several policy proposals including a plan for six weeks of paid maternity leave, the five-second rule – is it still safe? LA comedian releases video parodying Bon Appetit's controversial Pho video.
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The use of political surrogates in the bid for the presidency and the US sugar industry's 50-year-old sugar cover up.
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Health care for 9/11 responders, Tesla's software update for its self-driving vehicles, a new collaboration between trans activists and the California Restaurant Association.
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What would the state need to do to achieve the new emissions numbers signed into law? Airbnb tackles discrimination in the shared housing era, what the Adult Use of Marijuana Act could mean for the state.
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Controversy over housing for black students at Cal State LA, Yosemite expands, 50 years of Star TrekCal State Los Angeles opens a new living space for students of color amid controversy, Yosemite National Park expands, Star Trek turns 50.
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Black Lives Matter teams up with a CA charity to receive grants and donations, the Laotian reaction from LA, Paralympians are harnessing their power to motivate kids to live healthier lives.
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The US-China agreement's impact in California, the pros and cons of empty-nesting, Colin Kaepernick may have some politics lessons to teach.