Take Two

Our weekly peek at politics in California, LACMA campus inches closer to multi-million dollar redesign, AB 375 gives power back to users.

Metro Board moves closer to adding toll lanes to 405, Bullet Train may go underground, why Los Angeles doesn't have an official city song.

A check-in on the fast-moving world of politics: Harris, Hunter and impeachment hearings, plus how new powerline tech may help prevent future fires.

The Supreme Court hears a case involving gun rights, What are the true costs of Cyber Monday on Amazon employees, and we dive into the State of Scooters in Santa Monica.

From our archives: first, we revisit our live broadcast from KPCC's Open House on the food of Oaxaca, Mexico and it's relationship to Los Angeles... then we dig into local soul food in LA...and then another chat about the history of the city's oldest steak house, Musso and Frank.

The federal government is pushing for more immigrant detention centers in Southern California - but can they? Also, we revisit the often-overlooked contributions of Black women to the Suffrage Movement. And we visit Dodger royalty to see how the team made it to Los Angeles.

An update on the Cave Fire in Santa Barbara, what will be the effect of a tax raise on legal cannabis products? What makes Burbank airport so beloved?

Congressman Nunes finds himself at the center of a new explosive report, LA's Iranian community on the deadly protests in their homeland, prohibition in SoCal.

Roundup on Golden State political news, breaking down the numbers and systemic issues that keep students in debt, tortilla guide to LA.

Cities across California have passed temporary eviction moratoriums, recapping the democratic convention in Long Beach, is California headed for another drought?

Today, we look at an Internet breech blamed on a Russian syndicate that allegedly amassed 1.2 billion username and password combinations. Then we discuss the closure of temporary shelters for unaccompanied migrant children. Plus, the scoop on DARPA's special military smartphones, our weekly sports update, and more.

Today, we talk about the underrepresentation of minorities in groups that support environmental causes. Then we discuss the variety of weaponry being used in Gaza and why experts believe collateral damage was unavoidable. Later on, we talk about the week in music, and much more.

Today, we talk about the Tribune Company's spinoff and what it means for readers of papers like the LA Times. We also discuss earthquake early warning systems, Gaza's displaced residents, the search for the missing Malaysia flight, California's rise in food stamp usage and much more.

Today, we talk about the efforts of House leaders to pass a bill regarding migrant children at the border before Congress leaves on vacation. Also, "Get On Up," the biopic of the "hardest working man in show business," James Brown, hit theaters today. Later on, we'll talk about the House's attempt to figure out what "driving under the influence" means when it comes to marijuana. We talk to Grover Norquist about why he's headed to Burning Man, and much more.

Today on the show, we start with a look at how migrant children are being processed through immigration courts. Then, an update on the flooding and water main break at UCLA. Then, KPCC's Sanden Totten fills us in on the latest science research, we look at how was has changed in US history textbooks, the new VA secretary pledges action for veterans in first 90 days, Gene Ween returns with a deeply personal album and much more.

Today, we'll begin with a discussion about the water main break that flooded the UCLA campus on Tuesday. Is aging infrastructure to blame? Then, will Obama use executive action to curb the migrant crisis? Plus, the Lakers get a new coach, a scientific paper touting necessity of processed foods draws nutritionists' ire, why is Kim Kardashian's app so popular? The life of a professional "rabbit" and much more.

Today on the show, we hear the latest on the Dodgers TV drama. Then, the legal battle between Donald Sterling and the Clippers. Plus, three Big Sur lodging options big in beauty and small in price, UC Davos students hope to shave a year off medical school, study finds fist bumping is more hygienic than shaking hands, Veterans Affairs gets a revamp, Gaza tunnels and much more.

Today on the show, we start with a look at whether the House GOP will be able to pass migrant crisis legislation before August recess. Then, why aren't Nicaraguans migrating to the U.S.? Plus, you can now add whooping cough vaccination to your back-to-school list, frustrated, a young immigrant returns to Mexico, Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries on his meeting with President Obama and much more.

Today on the show, new research shows we've been using up groundwater reserves in the Colorado River basin at an alarming rate. Then, water districts around the state are floating the idea of raising property taxes to fund water tunnel infrastructure. Plus, migrants from Central America are being scammed by con artists who say that they can only get their kids back if they pay cash, director Anton Corbijn on directing Phillip Seymour Hoffman, 'Divergent' author on her runaway hit and much more.

Today, we take a look at President Obama's visit to Los Angeles, where he'll be making a fundraising stop at the home of "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" producer Shonda Rhimes and speaking at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College on “the importance of job-driven skills training." Plus: An update on the situation in Gaza; the California Film Commission's annual progress report on the state’s film and television tax incentive program; and A Martinez talks with legendary drummer and musician Sheila E in studio about her long career, her early dream to be an Olympic athlete and her newest album "Sheila E Icon."