Take Two

Today we examine the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting from multiple angles: The gun control question, school security, gun permitting and more. Plus, we meet a Syrian rapper who infuses revolutionary messages into his music, and much more.

A new report shows that fiscal cliff or not, California faces more budget problems. Plus, CA schools are using controversial bonds to finance new buildings, L.A. County pushes for a tax to help pay for storm drain cleanup. BREAKING NEWS: A tragic school shooting in Connecticut has left 27 dead. We interrupted our regular program for national news on this story.

A judge rules that CIA torture testimony of 9/11 suspects will remain secret during trial. Plus, the Dept. of Interior releases a grim report about the Colorado River, what are the effects of older parenthood? Then, can MySpace's sexy new redesign entice users? Actor Alan Cumming joins the show to talk about his new film, and much more

We remember the amazing life and career of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar. Plus, in an enlightening new investigative report by Bloomberg finds that public employees in California are way over paid, how gay marriage supporters won over voters in four states, why people dislike the UC logo and brand changes in general, and much more.

Childhood obesity rates are inching down in Los Angeles and other major cities. Plus, SCOTUS will rule on key provision in the Voting Rights Act, Florida universities may freeze tuition for in-demand STEM majors, SpongeBob Squarepants joins the show to talk about his new Christmas album, and much more.

We look at the Supreme Court's role in guiding social change. Plus, the Mormon Church creates a new website calling for compassion for gays. Then, why your baby needs a flu shot this season, a new book looks at the secret life of Dr. Seuss, and the L.A. Dodgers drop big money on two new players...will this equal wins? Plus much more.

President Obama and Mitt Romney spent a record-breaking $2 billion on their campaigns. Plus, Vincent van Gogh's 'Self-Portait' comes to L.A., and our fair city gets its first poer laureate, Eloise Klein Healy, LAUSD wants to make arts core to curriculum, but it won't be easy. Then, Friday Flashback, The Dinner Party and actor Robert Carlyle joins us to discuss his new film, "California Solo."

Unrest builds in Cairo as Egyptian army creates barrier around the presidential palace. Plus, a study finds that cell phone companies dodge rules for natural disasters, Alison Martino and her project Vintage L.A. takes us back in time to the Los Angeles of yore, Eddie Izzard joins us to talk about his run at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Feliz and much more.

Today, we take a look at House Speaker John Boehner's complex position between President Obama and conservatives. Plus. Actress Ashley Judd is exploring a possible run for the Senate in 2014, one man hopes to transform billboard ads into living ecosystems, Obama meets with tribal leaders and much more.

Conservative activists are gathering in the nation's capitol to talk immigration reform. Then, why has deferred action slowed since its start in August? Does an 'immortal' jellyfish hold the key to everlasting life? Plus, new 110 toll lanes causing confusion for some drivers, and comedian Steve Mazan talks about his 'Dying To Do Letterman.'

A nifty list that breaks down what you need to know about the coronavirus, plus how the media has handled Kobe Bryant's complicated legacy.

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren on the senate trial set to begin next week, How MLK Boulevard got its name, where the women's march movement stands today.

Governor Newsom's Homeless Task Force proposes a bold idea, WNBA player's union agrees on new labor contract, the Konmari method for couples.

The impeachment trial of President Trump will begin in earnest, fuel dump by a Delta airline plane ended up dousing school children with strong vapors.

Local governments are unhappy with the Orange and LA county's new voting system, a Delta plane dumped fuel over a elementary school, and tomorrow's impeachment vote.

New initiative aims to improve Latino representation in films, effort to make beverage companies and distributors more responsible for their waste.

Digging into the new state budget proposal, local reaction to the city's homeless plan, the citywide redesign for streetlights.

Last year's fire season impacted cell phone coverage and military bases, California schools are recruiting more teachers of color, and LAPD had its own radio show.

Content creators on the TikTok app are living together in LA mansions, video game developers plan to unionize, and details on California's proposed Green New Deal.

State Senator Scott Wiener's housing bill is back for the third time, how a Caltech researcher plans to survey the region, and artist diversity at Coachella.

What's next for the L.A. County Department of Probation, new research into alternative pain management, and Long Beach fires the Queen Mary's longtime inspector.

Reactions to the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran's top military leader, black drivers are more often stopped by police, and we preview immigrant community stories.