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Take Two

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
  • Listen 48:15
    How forensics are performed on boat fires, Sexual harassment allegations against a Silver Lake restaurant owner, Walter Mosley's "Elements of Fiction."
    How forensics are performed on boat fires, Sexual harassment allegations against a Silver Lake restaurant owner, Walter Mosley's "Elements of Fiction."
  • Listen 48:04
    The latest developments with the deadly Santa Cruz charter boat fire, The state of unions in California, A chat with celebritiy Indian-American chef Aarti Sequeira.
    The latest developments with the deadly Santa Cruz charter boat fire, The state of unions in California, A chat with celebritiy Indian-American chef Aarti Sequeira.
  • Listen 48:23
    California's legislative deadline is approaching, Cal State University considers adding a year of math to its admission application, Luis Rodriguez talks about East LA gang life in "Always Running."
    California's legislative deadline is approaching, Cal State University considers adding a year of math to its admission application, Luis Rodriguez talks about East LA gang life in "Always Running."
  • Listen 48:34
    Video from Ring's Internet-connected doorbells is being used by law enforcement, More Millennial adults are living at home with their parents in CA.
    Video from Ring's Internet-connected doorbells is being used by law enforcement, More Millennial adults are living at home with their parents in CA.
  • Listen 48:28
    LA City Controller says Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is failing, LADOT reports decline in parking citations, Downtown LA's Music Center Plaza reopens.
    LA City Controller says Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is failing, LADOT reports decline in parking citations, Downtown LA's Music Center Plaza reopens.
  • Listen 48:25
    LA's homeless are tapping into fire hydrants to get fresh water, La Brea Tar Pits unveils new designs, the job with the highest growth rate in California.
    LA's homeless are tapping into fire hydrants to get fresh water, La Brea Tar Pits unveils new designs, the job with the highest growth rate in California.
  • Listen 48:28
    How emergency officials plan for evacuations, Why some illegal pot shops are selling counterfeit cannabis, How cool roofs could help mitigate extreme heat.
    How emergency officials plan for evacuations, Why some illegal pot shops are selling counterfeit cannabis, How cool roofs could help mitigate extreme heat.
  • Listen 48:13
    Four in ten Republicans say they support President Trump's populist version of the GOP. So says a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll. Meanwhile, the San Diego GOP launches a news site of its own. Plus, a unique program at UC Merced has created a pipeline for first-generation American and students of color to careers in research.
    Four in ten Republicans say they support President Trump's populist version of the GOP. So says a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll. Meanwhile, the San Diego GOP launches a news site of its own. Plus, a unique program at UC Merced has created a pipeline for first-generation American and students of color to careers in research.
  • Listen 48:20
    What Chad Mayes learned about Californians' attitudes toward Republicans, California's emissions deal picks up new allies, history of waste management.
    What Chad Mayes learned about Californians' attitudes toward Republicans, California's emissions deal picks up new allies, history of waste management.
  • Listen 47:57
    The endangered Chinook-Salmon's existence is in jeopardy, What it's like to kayak the LA River, The future of the Spider-Man franchise
    The endangered Chinook-Salmon's existence is in jeopardy, What it's like to kayak the LA River, The future of the Spider-Man franchise
Episodes
  • Listen 48:17
    The latest updates on the Getty Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom talks about how the state is responding to fires, What happens now that Katie Hill is resigning her congressional seat
    The latest updates on the Getty Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom talks about how the state is responding to fires, What happens now that Katie Hill is resigning her congressional seat
  • Listen 30:21
    The latest updates with the Tick Fire in Santa Clarita, The week in California politics, Salton Sea is in a state of emergency.
    The latest updates with the Tick Fire in Santa Clarita, The week in California politics, Salton Sea is in a state of emergency.
  • Listen 29:56
    The latest news with the wildfire burning in Sonoma County, How microgrids could help prevent power shutoffs, How LA's street lights are being converted to accommodate electric vehicle chargers.
    The latest news with the wildfire burning in Sonoma County, How microgrids could help prevent power shutoffs, How LA's street lights are being converted to accommodate electric vehicle chargers.
  • Listen 30:17
    Los Angeles County issues its report on last year's Woolsey Fire, LA Department of Transportation proposes new rules for taxis, Aaron Glantz talks about his book, "Home Wreckers."
    Los Angeles County issues its report on last year's Woolsey Fire, LA Department of Transportation proposes new rules for taxis, Aaron Glantz talks about his book, "Home Wreckers."
  • Listen 30:22
    California State University Chancellor Timothy White to retire next year, The U.S. Census will hire 500,000 temp workers to conduct next year's population count.
    California State University Chancellor Timothy White to retire next year, The U.S. Census will hire 500,000 temp workers to conduct next year's population count.
  • Listen 30:07
    The latest with the Pacific Palisades brush fire, What would happen if some streets in Los Angeles were closed to cars, How CA colleges are working to improve students' understanding of statistics.
    The latest with the Pacific Palisades brush fire, What would happen if some streets in Los Angeles were closed to cars, How CA colleges are working to improve students' understanding of statistics.
  • Listen 30:03
    What happened in California politics this week, How the Southern California Edison tower might have been involved in the Saddleridge fire, Shopping LA's Thai markets.
    What happened in California politics this week, How the Southern California Edison tower might have been involved in the Saddleridge fire, Shopping LA's Thai markets.
  • Listen 47:19
    SoCal video game company Blizzard Entertainment is affected by China policies, Lessons learned 30 years after San Francisco's Loma Prieta earthquake.
    SoCal video game company Blizzard Entertainment is affected by China policies, Lessons learned 30 years after San Francisco's Loma Prieta earthquake.
  • Listen 29:53
    LAUSD parents and staff concerned over lack of clean-up in schools post-fire, an electric company implementing shutoffs correctly, the road to AppleTV+.
    LAUSD parents and staff concerned over lack of clean-up in schools post-fire, an electric company implementing shutoffs correctly, the road to AppleTV+.
  • Listen 48:25
    KCET report says styrofoam is not recyclable but cities take it anyway, "Represent: The Woman's Guide to Running for Office & Changing the World."
    KCET report says styrofoam is not recyclable but cities take it anyway, "Represent: The Woman's Guide to Running for Office & Changing the World."
  • Listen 48:35
    California will be the first state in the country to mandate later school start times, Native Americans celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day.
    California will be the first state in the country to mandate later school start times, Native Americans celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day.
  • Listen 48:19
    The latest updates on the Saddleridge and Sandalwood fires, The week in Califonia politics, How air quality is being affected in fire areas.
    The latest updates on the Saddleridge and Sandalwood fires, The week in Califonia politics, How air quality is being affected in fire areas.