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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.

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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  • Andrea Grill (R) and Lee Ann Hopkins (L), from Alexandria VA. embrace after becoming engaged during a rally outside of the U.S Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments in California's proposition 8, the controversial ballot initiative that defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
    Listen 1:28:04
    Listen 1:28:04
    Today on the show we'll take an in-depth look at Prop 8, from the history of the movement to it's current status in the Supreme Court. Then, Sequestration hits home for low-income Angelenos, we ask whether Sunset's Tower Records should become a landmark, and much more.
  • On today's show, why campaign cash could flow into the coffers of Republicans who support gay marriage. Also, picturing the price of war, Latinos trying to change how Hollywood depicts them, telling stories of illegal border crossings as part of your family's history, trying to cut your toddler off from the iPad, and much more.
  • An opponent of Prop 8 holds a gay pride flag outside of San Francisco city hall to celebrate the ruling to overturn Prop 8 August 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California.
    Listen 1:28:56
    Listen 1:28:56
    Today on the show, we'll look at both sides at the Prop 8 debate, days before it heads to the Supreme Court. Then, "The Big Lebowski" turns 15, part two of Patt Morrison's interview with LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, tackling asian stereotypes in film and TV, announcing the winner of the Toyota Avalon pledge prize and much more.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks during a luncheon at the National Press Club ON January 14, 2013 in Washington. Villaraigosa spoke about immigration reform, gun laws and other issues.
    Listen 1:33:52
    Listen 1:33:52
    Today on the show, Patt Morrison interviews outgoing LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa about the ups, downs and legacy of his mayorship. Plus, Sumo oranges make a big splash in California, the LA Times brings back its Homicide Report blog and much more.
  • Tariq Abu Khumra, a former translator for U.S. forces in Iraq,  holds an American flag, which was given to him by American troops, in his Glendale apartment.
    Listen 1:28:40
    Listen 1:28:40
    Today, we'll hear about an Iraqi translator who's adjusting to his new life in the U.S. Plus, California raisin farmers get their day in the high court against the USDA, U.S. attorneys general meet with their Mexican counterpart to discuss drug and human trafficking, and much more.
  • An Iraqi war refugee poses with an American flag at the Access California Services office in Anaheim, Calif.
    Listen 1:28:34
    Listen 1:28:34
    Today we'll look at how women's issues are taking the immigration reform spotlight. Then, the trial of former Guatemalan dictator begins, Iraqi immigrants refugees struggle to adjust to life in Orange County, we look at the state of African-American newspapers, and much more.
  • 1SG Michael "Todd" Hibbs sits on his 113 Vehicle with A Company 1-30 Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team 3rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from Fort Benning Ga. as he prepares to cross into the DMZ between Iraq and Kuwait Wednesday March 19, 2003.
    Listen 25:33
    Listen 25:33
    Today, we'll talk about how court budget cuts are threatening the 50-year-old Gideon v. Wainwright decision guaranteeing a right to counsel. Then, photographer David Gilkey shares his photos and experience as one of the first embedded journalists during the Iraq War. Plus, the Dodgers/Time Warner deal, Villaraigosa's legacy and much more.
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    Listen 1:29:35
    Today, we take a look at how conservatives are discussing the issue of immigration at the annual CPAC meeting. Then, concussion businesses are growing out of the NFL's increased concern about head injuries, Tess Vigeland explores Boyle Heights and much more.
  • Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
    Listen 1:28:26
    Listen 1:28:26
    Today we'll take a look at the new pope and how Latinos are reacting. Then, Cal Tech earthquake early warning system predicts Monday's quake, Rina Palta fills us in on the new chief of jails, soft drink companies worry about the growing popularity of the Soda Stream, a 'Veronica Mars' movie is a go after successful Kickstarter campaign, and more.
  • Roger Razo, 18, and his two-year-old son, Andrew, say goodbye after spending time at his daycare at North Park High School on Friday, March 8. The childcare services are through Baldwin Park school district's Early Childhood programs.
    Listen 1:29:07
    Listen 1:29:07
    Today we find out what California Dems can do with their regained supermajority in the state legislature. Then, we visit a high school for teen parents, we hear what's next in the Miramonte School child abuse case, and much more.