Take Two

Today, we'll address the growing tensions between North and South Korea. Then, we hit the streets to see what LA's Catholics are looking for in the next pope, a new survey shows that Latino voters generally favor stricter gun laws, musician Harry Taussig takes the stage for the first time at SXSW, and much more.

Today on the show, we'll discuss whether raising the retirement age would help fix the nation's debt crisis. Plus. Mark Seal unmasks con man Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter in 'Man In The Rockefeller Suit,' homeless youths in L.A. help officials count and keep track of their own, and much more.

Are U.S. politics synonymous with 'The Hunger Games? Then, Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis tells us about her plans now that she's back in Los Angeles Plus, Actress Tippi Hedren's big cat preserve and Roar Foundation turn 40, librarian Mara Alpert fills us in on the best bedtime books for kids, and much more.

Today we'll take a look at why there's a shortage of women on LA's City Council. Then, what's the possible fallout from the failure of Measure A? A new study says pessimism is good for your health, declining interest in Chicano Studies in US universities reflects a Latino identify shift, Asian Americans have their own priorities for immigration reform and much more.

Today on Take Two, we're all about election results! Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel joins us to talk about the race for L.A. mayor. Plus, LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy joins us to talk about the school board race, we take a look at the life and legacy of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and much more.

Today is election day! Patt Morrison joins the show to tell us about the colorful history of LA's mayors of yore, plus, workplace wellness programs are becoming costlier, musician Helado Negro joins us to talk about his new album, Steve Proffitt explains how the iconic Mamas and the Papas song "California Dreamin'" came to be and much more.

California Republicans met in Sacramento for their three-day spring convention. We'll get an update from the ground in the State capitol. Then, GOP pac hires Ruben Barrales to widen Latino support, we talk to business owners who'll be effected by sequestration cuts, LA Times reporter Rebecca Keegan joins us for a Hollywood update, Music & Memory non-profit group reaches Alzheimer's patients where little else can, and much more.

On the final day before the automatic spending cuts known as sequestration take effect, Take Two checks in with California Congressmen Tom McClintock and Xavier Becerra about the budget impasse. Music writer Melissa Locker goes through the playlist of what makes a great rock anthem for a state, what should California's be? And if you're looking to dine out this weekend, you might want to head to Rosemead's Bahooka, a family-run tiki restaurant that's been serving crab puffs and fruity cocktails since 1967. Sadly, Bahooka is closing later this month. Vintage LA's Alison Martino prepares her eulogy and gives us the history of tiki in southern California.

A spotlight on the homeless, today, with the court fight over the seizure of homeless people's belongings in LA's Skid Row, and the effort to count the youths living on Fresno's streets. Also, the US Census drops the word, "negro," former NBA star Dennis Rodman's visit to the secretive state of North Korea, and more.

We analyze and truth-squad three ads making the rounds in the LA mayoral race. Plus, the history of the hoodie, how Seth MacFarlane is drawing ire for his stint hosting the Oscars, and much more.

The race to fill Xavier Becerra's former congressional seat, Governor Brown proposes tax plan for state road repairs, Elon Musk touts upcoming Tesla Model 3.

Sacramento town hall on immigration inspires heated protest, assembly bill aims to protect college athletes, reviving the fashionable Easter hat

The constitutionality of withholding federal funding from sanctuary cities, artificial meniscus may prevent knee arthritis, Drake's new release takes global tour

What the Democrats will do now that GOP pulled healthcare vote, chances are high that Oakland's NFL team will play in Las Vegas and an LA improv class for veterans

Political analysts weigh in how California reps might vote on the healthcare bill, Orange County's Sheriff is wary of a state sanctuary bill and training DJs in Compton.

The buzz from Washington DC on today's vote on the GOP healthcare replacement, Senator Kamala Harris on the issues facing Californians, weed wine tasting parties.

Fears run high at LA immigration clinic El Rescate, UCLA plays Kentucky in NCAA "Sweet 16", make a buck off of spring cleaning your closet.

Meet the California Congressmen leading the investigation on Russian election interference, the future of the "gig economy" with the ACA, the meaning of Lent.

Museum exhibit features history of Asian American activism in LA, new license plate supports state parks, traffic saga on Corona's 91 FWY nears its end.

California unveils online tool "School Dashboard," Congressman Issa presents alternate GOP healthcare plan, in Downtown LA production, the audience becomes actors.

What Trump's budget means for California, state looks to protect auto emissions standards, trouble for international tourists flocking to legal marijuana.

California launches a tool to compare and contrast schools, Joshua Tree struggles to handle a huge influx of visitors and the Queen Mary needs repair