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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 1:33:58Unrest in Egypt continues as President Morsi refuses to step down; The joys and difficulties of becoming an American citizen; SCOTUS rulings open green card doors binational same-sex couples; Anaheim City Council adopts new election model; #ProjectCitizen: Jury duty is one of the few requirements of citizenship, plus much more.Unrest in Egypt continues as President Morsi refuses to step down; The joys and difficulties of becoming an American citizen; SCOTUS rulings open green card doors binational same-sex couples; Anaheim City Council adopts new election model; #ProjectCitizen: Jury duty is one of the few requirements of citizenship, plus much more.
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Listen 1:22:15Today we'll check in on the status of the Yarnell fire and those mourning the loss of 19 firefighters, four of which were from California. Many of the men used fire tents to try and shelter themselves from the fire, but how do they work? Then, SoCal defense contractors may get big payday with border security deal, tattoo legend Ed Hardy inks his life story in 'Wear Your Dreams' and much more.Today we'll check in on the status of the Yarnell fire and those mourning the loss of 19 firefighters, four of which were from California. Many of the men used fire tents to try and shelter themselves from the fire, but how do they work? Then, SoCal defense contractors may get big payday with border security deal, tattoo legend Ed Hardy inks his life story in 'Wear Your Dreams' and much more.
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Listen 1:33:54Deadly Arizona fire claims lives of 19 firefighters. How can fire-prone areas fight wildfires while also ensuring the safety of firefighters?; Rural New Mexico community first to pass county-wide fracking ban; Gov. Brown OKs state's first off-reservation casino deal; California suburbs growing rapidly due to rising Latino population; Why have so many NFL players been arrested this summer? and much more.Deadly Arizona fire claims lives of 19 firefighters. How can fire-prone areas fight wildfires while also ensuring the safety of firefighters?; Rural New Mexico community first to pass county-wide fracking ban; Gov. Brown OKs state's first off-reservation casino deal; California suburbs growing rapidly due to rising Latino population; Why have so many NFL players been arrested this summer? and much more.
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Listen 1:00:59Migrant farmworkers speak up about sexual harassment and rape; Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy collaborate on 'One True Vine'; Friday Flashback: SCOTUS decisions, NSA scandal and more; Time is running out for prevention of student loan rate hike; Get ready, Bullseye with Jesse Thorn is coming to KPCCMigrant farmworkers speak up about sexual harassment and rape; Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy collaborate on 'One True Vine'; Friday Flashback: SCOTUS decisions, NSA scandal and more; Time is running out for prevention of student loan rate hike; Get ready, Bullseye with Jesse Thorn is coming to KPCC
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Listen 1:32:00Senate poised to pass bipartisan immigration reform bill; What the defeat of DOMA means for gay couples with foreign-born spouses; How is LA County preparing for potential influx of gay marriages?; Prop 8 decision a likely boon for wedding vendors; Picture This: Pej Behdarvand and the world of African body builders; Non-Mexican migrants increasing at the borderSenate poised to pass bipartisan immigration reform bill; What the defeat of DOMA means for gay couples with foreign-born spouses; How is LA County preparing for potential influx of gay marriages?; Prop 8 decision a likely boon for wedding vendors; Picture This: Pej Behdarvand and the world of African body builders; Non-Mexican migrants increasing at the border
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Listen 1:33:52The Supreme Court made historic rulings on both Prop 8 and the Defense Of Marriage Act today. We'll have a full show of analysis, local and national reaction, and we'll hear how this ruling will affect everyday Californians. In addition, we'll take a look at photographer David Guttenfelder's series on the plight of the songbird, and our regular sports roundup.The Supreme Court made historic rulings on both Prop 8 and the Defense Of Marriage Act today. We'll have a full show of analysis, local and national reaction, and we'll hear how this ruling will affect everyday Californians. In addition, we'll take a look at photographer David Guttenfelder's series on the plight of the songbird, and our regular sports roundup.
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Listen 1:32:09SCOTUS rules against key part of Voting Rights Act; President Obama to reveal plan for climate change; Norovirus outbreaks plague Yellowstone, Grand Teton parks; Competition seeks ideas for extreme weather resistant architecture; The Rainbow Flag at 35: Making of a global symbol of gay rights; Arborists attempt to clone John Muir's dying Giant Sequoia; Remembering 'Twilight Zone' writer Richard MathesonSCOTUS rules against key part of Voting Rights Act; President Obama to reveal plan for climate change; Norovirus outbreaks plague Yellowstone, Grand Teton parks; Competition seeks ideas for extreme weather resistant architecture; The Rainbow Flag at 35: Making of a global symbol of gay rights; Arborists attempt to clone John Muir's dying Giant Sequoia; Remembering 'Twilight Zone' writer Richard Matheson
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Listen 1:33:17SCOTUS punts affirmative action case back to lower courts; Immigration reform package's future in House is uncertain; Why is Edward Snowden seeking asylum in Ecuador?; Imperial Courts homicide draws attention to area's transition; #MyName: The importance of names and what they say about you; Hell Is Other People app helps you avoid unwanted run-ins, plus much more.SCOTUS punts affirmative action case back to lower courts; Immigration reform package's future in House is uncertain; Why is Edward Snowden seeking asylum in Ecuador?; Imperial Courts homicide draws attention to area's transition; #MyName: The importance of names and what they say about you; Hell Is Other People app helps you avoid unwanted run-ins, plus much more.
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Listen 1:33:13Senate immigration plan includes increase in border security efforts; World on Wheels roller skating rink gets its final spin; Sentences for white-collar criminals up for review; House rejects $500 billion farm bill; 'Angel Town': The City of LA's long lost official song; Translating mob lingo heard at the Whitey Bulger trial, and much more.Senate immigration plan includes increase in border security efforts; World on Wheels roller skating rink gets its final spin; Sentences for white-collar criminals up for review; House rejects $500 billion farm bill; 'Angel Town': The City of LA's long lost official song; Translating mob lingo heard at the Whitey Bulger trial, and much more.
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Listen 1:35:48Gay 'cure' ministry Exodus International apologizes, shuts down operations; Japanese-Americans seek historic status for Tuna Canyon detention station; Neighborhoods: A feast of history and culture await you in LA's Koreatown; Looming loan rate increase has students worried; Border counties struggle to prosecute drug offenses due to budget cuts; In Phoenix, zombie subdivisions wake from slumber; Hulu series 'East Los High' depicts Latino teen life in Los Angeles, plus much more.Gay 'cure' ministry Exodus International apologizes, shuts down operations; Japanese-Americans seek historic status for Tuna Canyon detention station; Neighborhoods: A feast of history and culture await you in LA's Koreatown; Looming loan rate increase has students worried; Border counties struggle to prosecute drug offenses due to budget cuts; In Phoenix, zombie subdivisions wake from slumber; Hulu series 'East Los High' depicts Latino teen life in Los Angeles, plus much more.
Episodes
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The animal park is throwing it's killer whale breeding program overboard, more to El Chapo's story, a look at the photo series that highlights LA's 'sleeping cars'.
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President Obama nominates Merrick Garland for SCOTUS, single women may be country's most potent political force, the 50th anniversary of the iconic SoCal footwear.
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A decisive day for all presidential hopefuls, Jazz pianist attempts to capture the essence of presidential aspirants, the plans to put a park over the 134 freeway.
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Communities resisting the movement to build homes higher and denser, Is there a voice for Latino activists? The real reason reboots are popular.
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A look at what it might mean for reporters if Trump should become Commander-in-Chief, Sally Field's new role, a photo exhibit showcasing 30 of LA's unsung heroes.
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Sanders and Hillary may be promising too much when it comes to immigration, the challenges of being undocumented and black, the latest in the FBI Apple filing.
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The digital divide during an election year, Cal Tech's 31st annual robot soccer competition, remembering sci-fi legend, Octavia Butler.
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A roundtable of political junkies look at the top stories in national politics, the monk's calligraphy that inspired apple fonts, websites vs. ad blockers.
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How California shaped Nancy Reagan and her influence on the Golden State, virtual reality and roller coasters, should young immigrants represent themselves in court?
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The 2016 Congressional election, an exhibition on what it means to be Black and Mexican, Zoe Saldana's casting as Nina Simone leads to a debate about 'colorism'.
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The Romney's anti-Trump endorsement, the role of memes in a presidential election, a completely enclosed glass slide on the outside of the US Bank tower.
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Roundtable of political analysts on Super Tuesday results, USC student calls for the removal of OJ's Heisman trophy, tackling social issues with television.