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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 50:54
    What California Democrats are looking for in a presidential candidate, How Sea Ranch is adapting its architecture to climate change, The Deer Camp explores father-son relationships.
    What California Democrats are looking for in a presidential candidate, How Sea Ranch is adapting its architecture to climate change, The Deer Camp explores father-son relationships.
  • Listen 49:59
    A new Greenpeace study ranks local grocery stores on their efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste, Fodor's says LAX is the worst airport in the world, Norco's most spectacular bank robbery.
    A new Greenpeace study ranks local grocery stores on their efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste, Fodor's says LAX is the worst airport in the world, Norco's most spectacular bank robbery.
  • Listen 50:06
    Inglewood's City Council votes to limit rent increases, Community colleges consider adding affordable housing, The history of taiko drumming in Los Angeles.
    Inglewood's City Council votes to limit rent increases, Community colleges consider adding affordable housing, The history of taiko drumming in Los Angeles.
  • Listen 49:53
    UCLA Doctor Faces Charge of Sexual Battery, Power Shutdowns Possible in SoCal, How Thousands of Rare Masterwork Recordings Were Lost to Fire.
    UCLA Doctor Faces Charge of Sexual Battery, Power Shutdowns Possible in SoCal, How Thousands of Rare Masterwork Recordings Were Lost to Fire.
  • Listen 49:58
    California schools consider limits on charter schools, we look at the health effects of financial elder abuse, and reveal sunscreens that actually work.
    California schools consider limits on charter schools, we look at the health effects of financial elder abuse, and reveal sunscreens that actually work.
  • Listen 30:46
    New poll shows California Democrats are split over what they want, homeless veteran numbers hold steady and West Hollywood street vendors approved for PRIDE.
    New poll shows California Democrats are split over what they want, homeless veteran numbers hold steady and West Hollywood street vendors approved for PRIDE.
  • Listen 31:52
    How many of LA's homeless are from LA, City Councilmember Paul Koretz proposes motion to ban drivers from idling their cars for more than 2 minutes, undecided voters.
    How many of LA's homeless are from LA, City Councilmember Paul Koretz proposes motion to ban drivers from idling their cars for more than 2 minutes, undecided voters.
  • Listen 31:38
    The latest in the lawsuit concerning the L.A. Sheriff's Department Brady List, Voters defeat Measure EE, the latest news from Hollywood.
    The latest in the lawsuit concerning the L.A. Sheriff's Department Brady List, Voters defeat Measure EE, the latest news from Hollywood.
  • Listen 30:29
    LA's new homeless numbers are out today, the Michelin Guide's California edition includes a section for LA, Hola Mexico Festival celebrates Mexican film.
    LA's new homeless numbers are out today, the Michelin Guide's California edition includes a section for LA, Hola Mexico Festival celebrates Mexican film.
  • Rusty Hicks wins chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee, LA voters will decide the EE parcel tax Tuesday, LA has many unsold mega-mansions.
  • Listen 48:36
    Democrats head to San Francisco for their annual convention, Laurel Canyon music doc "Echo in the Canyon," What to do in SoCal this weekend.
    Democrats head to San Francisco for their annual convention, Laurel Canyon music doc "Echo in the Canyon," What to do in SoCal this weekend.
  • Listen 48:33
    U.S. Representative Adam Schiff reacts to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's statement, The Dreamt Land covers the history of LA's water addiction, LA Zine Fest.
    U.S. Representative Adam Schiff reacts to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's statement, The Dreamt Land covers the history of LA's water addiction, LA Zine Fest.