Take Two

Reporter Adam Burke tells us why President Obama's decision to hold his immigration speech in Las Vegas is crucial. Then, Justice Sonia Sotomayor talks with Patt Morrison, a gay former Boy Scout reflects on his experience in the organization, the 'Starbucks of Taiwan' comes to LA and we debut our new theme song, produced by Ozomatli, plus much more.

A bi-partisan group of senators unveils plans for immigration reform. Then, San Bernardino, already in trouble, now searches for new manager, the California Report's Mina Kim reports on how gun violence may become a public health issue, and a new book explores how "Tinkerers" made America great, and much more.

Today, we look at China's role in California's economy, and why labor unions are still going strong in the U.S. Then, Trader Joe's raises the price of Two-Buck Chuck wine, the teen publication L.A. Youth is closing its doors after 25 years, and much more.

Today we'll take a look at California Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address with KPCC's Julie Small, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez and more. Then, Part three of our series on bilingual education profiles two families with different experiences when it comes to teaching their kids two languages. Ben Bergman reports on Syrian-Americans in the OC who are working to help refugees in their homeland, and much more.

A U.S. Appeals Court rules that marijuana should remain a class-one drug, disputing its medical benefits. Plus, the Pentagon plans to help Mexico take down drug cartels like al-Qaida insurgents. Then, we bring you part two of our bilingual child series, we talk about the fight between California cheese makers and dairy farmers, and much more.

Today, we take a look at part one of the Lance Armstrong/Oprah Winfrey interview. Then, can Congress save the struggling U.S. Postal Service? John C. Reilly goes country with a little help from his friends Becky Stark and Tom Brosseau, and we take a further look at the intersection of a pregnant woman's civil liberties and the rights of the fetus. Plus the Friday Flashback and your Weekend Alibi.

How do California's strict gun laws match up with President Obama's 23 executive order for gun control? Then, Oakland, California is caught in a turmoil of gun violence because of a gang feud. We also look at the rich history of the Presidential inaugurations and the role music plays in ushering the President into office. Plus much, much more.

This morning, President Obama and VP Joe Biden announce their plans to curb gun violence. Even though California already has some of the strictest gun laws, some lawmakers are working harder to curb gun violence. Then, a researcher calls for a change to Scrabble's point system, an L.A. photographer documents prison inmates' 'Re-Entry' into society, and much more.

Lance Armstrong reportedly admitted to doping in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, though details are not yet public. Will this big score for Oprah give her struggling cable network, OWN, a boost? Severe air pollution in Beijing, China is causing a frenzy in the state-run media, plus much more.

COVID-19 cases jump as the virus takes over nursing homes, how the pandemic could affect funding for education and Santa Monica grapples with how and when to reopen.

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Safer at Home orders, how homeless service providers are combatting the virus and a new history book uncovering CA's myths.

New report shows federal business bailouts went to states that voted for Trump, future of delivery services under coronavirus and Ramadan has begun.

Immigrant groups affected by President Trump's proclamation, stay at home orders are leading to less traffic accidents and drag racing is taking over some freeways.

Long Beach triples its COVID-19 tests, uninsured Latino workers expected to be among the hardest hit by COVID-19 and the story of the "Circus of Books" store.

LA Mayor Garcetti announced $1.4 million cuts to the arts, stay at home orders may be leading to a change in duties for dads and ideas for birthday celebration.

Mayor Garcetti releases LA's proposed budget, college courses continue online and could remain that way until 2021 and author Scott Carney discusses his new book.

Lawmakers look for oversight on COVID-19 spending, CA will offer coronavirus relief to undocumented immigrants and how you can spend this weekend bettering yourself.

Why tracking COVID-19 cases is key, how it's going for listeners working from home and what Larry Edmunds Bookstore is doing to stay afloat during this pandemic.

How community clinics are impacted by the pandemic, the Census bureau is asking Congress for more time for the 2020 count and we check in with the Colburn School.

Gov. Newsom on how California can emerge from the quarantine, the deadline for income taxes has been extended to July 15 and some comedy relief with Reggie Watts.

Gig workers and freelancers are running into hangups in filing for unemployment, Disney furloughs 30,000 workers and LAUSD schools will remain closed through summer.