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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 1:28:42Reporter 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.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.
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Listen 1:28:32A 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.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.
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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.
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Listen 1:32:32Today 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.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.
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Listen 1:29:14A 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.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.
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Today we talk about President Obama's second inaugural speech, what his administration plans to do about climate change, airport and air travel safety, Kim Dot Com's new online venture MEGA, and a mom living in Chicago who writes a surly parenting blog called Baby Sideburns.
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Listen 1:33:00Today, 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.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.
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Listen 1:30:09How 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.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.
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Listen 1:19:10This 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.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.
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Listen 1:28:01Lance 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.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.
Episodes
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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.
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Sacramento town hall on immigration inspires heated protest, assembly bill aims to protect college athletes, reviving the fashionable Easter hat
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The constitutionality of withholding federal funding from sanctuary cities, artificial meniscus may prevent knee arthritis, Drake's new release takes global tour
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meet the California Congressmen leading the investigation on Russian election interference, the future of the "gig economy" with the ACA, the meaning of Lent.
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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.
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California unveils online tool "School Dashboard," Congressman Issa presents alternate GOP healthcare plan, in Downtown LA production, the audience becomes actors.
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What Trump's budget means for California, state looks to protect auto emissions standards, trouble for international tourists flocking to legal marijuana.
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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