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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 1:33:35White House threatens to veto farm bill over food stamp cuts; Rep. Matsui reflects on her food stamp challenge; Are people still excited about Google Glass?; What's the difference between a geek and a nerd?; OC arts high school connects students to Hollywood; Sports Roundup: NBA Finals, Lebron James, Yasiel Puig and more, plus much more.White House threatens to veto farm bill over food stamp cuts; Rep. Matsui reflects on her food stamp challenge; Are people still excited about Google Glass?; What's the difference between a geek and a nerd?; OC arts high school connects students to Hollywood; Sports Roundup: NBA Finals, Lebron James, Yasiel Puig and more, plus much more.
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Listen 1:33:47House committee weighs tough immigration bill; Many migrants who die crossing US-Mexico border are never ID'd; California officials say 2013 fire season could be state's worst in a century; Apple says iMessage, FaceTime are safe from NSA surveillance; Study: Bullying among siblings as damaging as peer bullying, plus much more.House committee weighs tough immigration bill; Many migrants who die crossing US-Mexico border are never ID'd; California officials say 2013 fire season could be state's worst in a century; Apple says iMessage, FaceTime are safe from NSA surveillance; Study: Bullying among siblings as damaging as peer bullying, plus much more.
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Iran elects Hassan Rouhani as new president; DreamWorks and NetFlix join forces on new TV programs; LA job training program threatened by federal budget cuts; Are beach fire pits hazardous to your health and environment? (Photos, Poll), plus more.
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Listen 1:34:10Should Governor Brown's budget do more to green up California?; UCLA predicts 40 percent drop in LA-area snowfall by mid-century due to climate change; California faces unique obstacles in implementing Affordable Care Act; Internet pioneer Leonard Kleinrock on the 'dark side' of the Web; ProPublica launches investigation into unpaid internships; LA Unified philanthropy helps students and superintendentShould Governor Brown's budget do more to green up California?; UCLA predicts 40 percent drop in LA-area snowfall by mid-century due to climate change; California faces unique obstacles in implementing Affordable Care Act; Internet pioneer Leonard Kleinrock on the 'dark side' of the Web; ProPublica launches investigation into unpaid internships; LA Unified philanthropy helps students and superintendent
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Listen 1:33:42NA whistleblower Edward Snowden tells China of broad hacking efforts by the US; Poll: Is Snowden a hero or a traitor?; House passes ban on 20-week abortions; Does the US need another Church Committee?; Rollout of California program offers glimpse of universal Pre-K; Oscar-winner Dustin Lance Black on the fate of Prop 8; Nancy Jo Sales and the real story behind 'The Bling Ring'; How facelifts could fuel Nicaragua’s economy, plus much more.NA whistleblower Edward Snowden tells China of broad hacking efforts by the US; Poll: Is Snowden a hero or a traitor?; House passes ban on 20-week abortions; Does the US need another Church Committee?; Rollout of California program offers glimpse of universal Pre-K; Oscar-winner Dustin Lance Black on the fate of Prop 8; Nancy Jo Sales and the real story behind 'The Bling Ring'; How facelifts could fuel Nicaragua’s economy, plus much more.
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Listen 1:33:31Sen. Marco Rubio pushes for stronger English requirement for US citizenship; Bill to curb sexual assault in the military dividing Congress; The latest in the Michael Jackson wrongful death lawsuit; Looking back at the Loving v. Virginia case; The real life story of Dwight 'Doc' Gooden; Sales for George Orwell's '1984' skyrocket amid NSA surveillance scandal, plus much more.Sen. Marco Rubio pushes for stronger English requirement for US citizenship; Bill to curb sexual assault in the military dividing Congress; The latest in the Michael Jackson wrongful death lawsuit; Looking back at the Loving v. Virginia case; The real life story of Dwight 'Doc' Gooden; Sales for George Orwell's '1984' skyrocket amid NSA surveillance scandal, plus much more.
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Listen 1:33:16California lawmakers and Gov. Brown reach budget deal; Apple to manufacture Mac Pro computers in the US; Gary Baseman's 'Door is Always Open' at the Skirball Center; Reuniting children with deported parents brings extra scrutiny; Spirit: The little Mars rover that could, 10 years later; Tuesday Reviewsday: Boards of Canada, Calexico, Fat Tony and more.California lawmakers and Gov. Brown reach budget deal; Apple to manufacture Mac Pro computers in the US; Gary Baseman's 'Door is Always Open' at the Skirball Center; Reuniting children with deported parents brings extra scrutiny; Spirit: The little Mars rover that could, 10 years later; Tuesday Reviewsday: Boards of Canada, Calexico, Fat Tony and more.
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Listen 1:33:50Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti on the work ahead of him; what the Rodney King beating trial teaches us about race and justice as the George Zimmerman trial begins; Glee's Matthew Morrison on his new album; how the NSA collects your personal information; what happens when you're deported; and moreMayor-elect Eric Garcetti on the work ahead of him; what the Rodney King beating trial teaches us about race and justice as the George Zimmerman trial begins; Glee's Matthew Morrison on his new album; how the NSA collects your personal information; what happens when you're deported; and more
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Listen 56:55Obama and Xi Jinping meet to talk North Korea, cyberattacks; Sunnylands: A desert retreat for presidents, politicians and movie stars; Rev. Guy Erwin on becoming the Evangelical Lutheran Church's first openly gay bishop; Delays in border trade cost the US billions of dollars, and more.Obama and Xi Jinping meet to talk North Korea, cyberattacks; Sunnylands: A desert retreat for presidents, politicians and movie stars; Rev. Guy Erwin on becoming the Evangelical Lutheran Church's first openly gay bishop; Delays in border trade cost the US billions of dollars, and more.
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Listen 1:06:12Verizon hands over phone records to NSA under court order; Senate approves new license to expedite Mexico-US border crossing; Taking the stage with comic legend Lily Tomlin; What's behind the sometimes strange rules in the NCAA?; City Hall Pass; Dinner Party Download and more.Verizon hands over phone records to NSA under court order; Senate approves new license to expedite Mexico-US border crossing; Taking the stage with comic legend Lily Tomlin; What's behind the sometimes strange rules in the NCAA?; City Hall Pass; Dinner Party Download and more.
Episodes
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Today on the show, we'll begin by talking about what happens to the constituents when a senator is scandalized. Then, we announce the winner of this year's Public Radio Bracket Madness. Plus, an Afghan girl who lost arm in war learns to paint in Los Angeles, how accurate is HBO's 'Silicon Valley' when it comes to the tech scene? How do you make biking and taking the Metro cool? Plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:53Today on the show, we start with the recent slew of meningitis deaths in LA County. Then, the CDC releases a new report on the dangers of liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Plus, a MLB player faces stigma about taking paternity leave, a proposal to split California into 6 states is close to getting on a ballot, how difficult is it for military personnel to get mental health help, and the women behind the intricate details on the costumes in "Game Of Thrones" talks about her process.Today on the show, we start with the recent slew of meningitis deaths in LA County. Then, the CDC releases a new report on the dangers of liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Plus, a MLB player faces stigma about taking paternity leave, a proposal to split California into 6 states is close to getting on a ballot, how difficult is it for military personnel to get mental health help, and the women behind the intricate details on the costumes in "Game Of Thrones" talks about her process.
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Listen 1:34:55Today on the show, we'll start with the latest in the trial of an SoCal Iraqi man accused of killing his wife. Then, Ft. Hood military base in Texas suffers a second tragic shooting less than 5 years. Plus, a California lawmaker calls for more sanctions against Russia, landslide science is not connecting to county planning in Washington State, why are NFL cheerleaders paid less then minimum wage, plus much more.Today on the show, we'll start with the latest in the trial of an SoCal Iraqi man accused of killing his wife. Then, Ft. Hood military base in Texas suffers a second tragic shooting less than 5 years. Plus, a California lawmaker calls for more sanctions against Russia, landslide science is not connecting to county planning in Washington State, why are NFL cheerleaders paid less then minimum wage, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:49Today, we'll start with analysis of today's Supreme Court ruling, which removed federal limits on campaign contributions. Plus, how would a minimum wage hike help California families? Then, the U.S. battles Mexico in one of the last matches before 2014's World Cup, Rick and Kay Warren try to improve Christian churches' handling of mental illness, a new study says kids with lice don't have to miss school, plus much more.Today, we'll start with analysis of today's Supreme Court ruling, which removed federal limits on campaign contributions. Plus, how would a minimum wage hike help California families? Then, the U.S. battles Mexico in one of the last matches before 2014's World Cup, Rick and Kay Warren try to improve Christian churches' handling of mental illness, a new study says kids with lice don't have to miss school, plus much more.
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Listen 1:34:27The LA City Council is expected to vote on a controversial new trash collection policy. Then, we'll have an update on the Leland Yee case. Plus, Dodgers fans without Time Warner Cable have yet to be able to watch a game on the new SportsNet LA channel, we'll take a look at how much it costs to propose at baseball stadiums throughout the U.S., Mac DeMarco, St. Vincent, Jimmer and Death have new music out, and much more.The LA City Council is expected to vote on a controversial new trash collection policy. Then, we'll have an update on the Leland Yee case. Plus, Dodgers fans without Time Warner Cable have yet to be able to watch a game on the new SportsNet LA channel, we'll take a look at how much it costs to propose at baseball stadiums throughout the U.S., Mac DeMarco, St. Vincent, Jimmer and Death have new music out, and much more.
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Listen 1:34:08Today is the last day to sign up for the Affordable Care Act without being penalized. But what happens if you miss the deadline? Then, a series of earthquakes spurs Californians to think about their preparedness. Are you ready for the 'Big One"? Plus, A new study looks at the effects of the "dumb jock" stereotype on young athletes, some say the #CancelColbert outrage is overblown, a new climate report has more bad news, and musician Moses Sumney joins the show.Today is the last day to sign up for the Affordable Care Act without being penalized. But what happens if you miss the deadline? Then, a series of earthquakes spurs Californians to think about their preparedness. Are you ready for the 'Big One"? Plus, A new study looks at the effects of the "dumb jock" stereotype on young athletes, some say the #CancelColbert outrage is overblown, a new climate report has more bad news, and musician Moses Sumney joins the show.
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Listen 1:01:21Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about the 5-year FBI investigation that lead to the arrest of State Sen. Leland Yee. Then, John Rabe introduces us to Philippe Vergne, the new director at MOCA. Plus, how Filipinos contributed to the farmworkers' movement, Dave Wakeling of The English Beat stops by to play some tunes, bartenders are struggling amid a lime shortage and more.Today on the show, we'll start with a discussion about the 5-year FBI investigation that lead to the arrest of State Sen. Leland Yee. Then, John Rabe introduces us to Philippe Vergne, the new director at MOCA. Plus, how Filipinos contributed to the farmworkers' movement, Dave Wakeling of The English Beat stops by to play some tunes, bartenders are struggling amid a lime shortage and more.
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Listen 1:02:35Today on the show we'll begin with a look at the FBI sweep of California Senator Leland Yee and Raymond 'Shrimp Boy' Chow. Then, new legislation could bring universal preschool to California. Plus, officials want to make Venice safer, but could changes kill the culture? Could medical marijuana ease PTSD symptoms? Plus much more.Today on the show we'll begin with a look at the FBI sweep of California Senator Leland Yee and Raymond 'Shrimp Boy' Chow. Then, new legislation could bring universal preschool to California. Plus, officials want to make Venice safer, but could changes kill the culture? Could medical marijuana ease PTSD symptoms? Plus much more.
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Listen 54:26Today on the show, Obama extends the deadline for ACA enrollment to mid-April. Then, a joint effort between the U.S. and Mexico hopes to revitalize the Colorado River Delta. Plus, our weekly roundup of the latest in sports, Chinook salmon begin their journey to the sea via truck, San Bernardino Airport hopes to woo international travelers and much more.Today on the show, Obama extends the deadline for ACA enrollment to mid-April. Then, a joint effort between the U.S. and Mexico hopes to revitalize the Colorado River Delta. Plus, our weekly roundup of the latest in sports, Chinook salmon begin their journey to the sea via truck, San Bernardino Airport hopes to woo international travelers and much more.
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Listen 1:02:16On Tuesday Take Two will talk about the plans Disney has to buy Maker Studios, which creates video content for millenials. Also, the show will discuss if overprotecting kids causes them to be less creative and more fearful. Take Two will also talk to a former NAACP president who is trying to create more opportunities for people of color in the tech industry. And it's Tuesday Reviewsday so the show will take a look at the latest in music.On Tuesday Take Two will talk about the plans Disney has to buy Maker Studios, which creates video content for millenials. Also, the show will discuss if overprotecting kids causes them to be less creative and more fearful. Take Two will also talk to a former NAACP president who is trying to create more opportunities for people of color in the tech industry. And it's Tuesday Reviewsday so the show will take a look at the latest in music.
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Listen 58:49On Monday Take Two discusses the trend of DUIs rising among certain groups of women. Also, what effect do Michelle Obama and her style have in the U.S. and in China? Take Two will talk about Storybook houses that are scattered throughout Los Angeles and look like something from a fairy tale. And KPCC goes "On the Lot" to discuss the latest in film.On Monday Take Two discusses the trend of DUIs rising among certain groups of women. Also, what effect do Michelle Obama and her style have in the U.S. and in China? Take Two will talk about Storybook houses that are scattered throughout Los Angeles and look like something from a fairy tale. And KPCC goes "On the Lot" to discuss the latest in film.
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Listen 47:30On Friday Take Two will discuss the looming deadline to sign up for healthcare. We'll also talk about the grim sleeper, one of LA's most notorious killers, who is back in the headlines again. Also, controversy is brewing over who gets the naming rights to a Yosemite peak. We'll discuss the latest Muppets movie with writer Nick Stoller. And since it's Friday it's time for Friday Flashback.On Friday Take Two will discuss the looming deadline to sign up for healthcare. We'll also talk about the grim sleeper, one of LA's most notorious killers, who is back in the headlines again. Also, controversy is brewing over who gets the naming rights to a Yosemite peak. We'll discuss the latest Muppets movie with writer Nick Stoller. And since it's Friday it's time for Friday Flashback.