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Questions we're asking now:

  • How might sequestration affect you?

    An $85 billion automatic federal budget cut went into effect earlier this year, and KPCC reporters are looking to speak with Southern Californians who may be impacted by the sequestration. If you suspect the budget cuts may affect you—or they already have—please fill out our brief set of questions.

  • Class of 2013: What's next?

    Are you graduating from college this spring? If so, producers of KPCC's Take Two morning show would like to hear from you. How are you feeling about graduation? Do you have plans to look for a job, take a break, or continue with school?

  • What’s been cut from your local park?

    KPCC reporter Sharon McNary wants to hear from L.A. residents about the specific ways in which city budget cuts are affecting your neighborhood parks and quality of life.

  • Which term best describes immigrants living in the U.S. illegally?

    The Associated Press Stylebook and several newsrooms have dropped the term "illegal immigrant." Do you use a specific term to describe someone with a certain immigration status?

  • Are you expecting a mortgage settlement payment?

    On Friday, April 12, some $3.6 billion in payments began going out to 4.2 million borrowers who experienced any stage of the foreclosure process during 2009 and 2010 and were serviced by one of 13 banks. Do you expect to receive a mortgage settlement check?

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Questions we're always asking:

  • Tell KPCC reporters what makes you a 'superfan'

    Los Angeles may not have a professional football team (yet), but it is home to legions of die-hard sports fans. Do you bleed blue? Do you belong to Raider Nation? Tell KPCC: What makes you a superfan?

  • What environment story should KPCC cover?

    What environmental issues most affect you where you live, work, drive or play in Southern California? Do you see an environmental story that we're missing? Perhaps we're covering your issue, but you have specific expertise that could help us cover it better. Please take a few minutes to share what you know.

  • Why do you vote/not vote?

    Do you vote, rain or shine, at every election? Do you vote only when an issue or candidate you care about is on the ballot? What are the real-life issues that make you go to the polls or stay home on Election Day?

  • What experiences shaped your views on immigration?

    Are you a recent immigrant? Descended from immigrants? How does your own immigration saga, or that of your forebears influence how you view today's immigration debate?

  • What are the sounds unique to your neighborhood?

    Every neighborhood has a soundscape, a mélange of musical and sometimes nonmusical noises all its own. KPCC's Take Two morning show wants to feature the sounds (good and bad) that provide a soundtrack to your every day.

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