Take Two Evenings for December 10, 2013
Today on the show we'll have an update on the L.A. Sheriff misconduct scandal. Then, we'll talk to the Denver Post's new cannabis editor, we'll look at protests in San Francisco against gentrification from tech giants like Google, and then we'll find out the inside scoop on the hit show Sons of Anarchy from its creator - Kurt Sutter.Recently on Take Two Evenings
Take Two Evenings for October 2, 2013
Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch, the stars of the much beloved TV series "Taxi," reunite in 'The Sunshine Boys'; Picture This: Documenting the Los Angeles Dodgers; a former Guatemalan soldier accused of atrocities is convicted of US immigration fraud, and much much more.
Take Two Evening for October 1, 2013
How the government shutdown will affect the average US citizen; Report finds California has highest poverty rate in US; plus LA Unified's backlog of broken musical instruments 'like a war scene'; FAQ: Navigating Covered California's health insurance exchange, plus much more.
Take Two Evenings for September 30, 2013
The history of attempting to implement massive healthcare legislation. And an explainer of Covered California - the state's ACA exchange option. Plus a look at the military's basic training regimen, and why it isn't all about push-ups and pull-ups. Now it also includes video games. And we'll get the latest news from Hollywood with our regular series, On the Lot with Rebecca Keegan.
Take Two Evenings for September 26, 2013
President Obama promotes health care reform at community college in Maryland; House bill threatens federal food stamp program; Ask Emily: Navigating the new Medi-Cal expansion; plus much more.
Take Two Evenings for September 25, 2013
Governor Brown asked the court for three extra years to resolve California’s prison overcrowding. He got one month. Host A Martinez speaks with Paige St. John of the LA Times about what the deadline means. And Mexico is still recovering from the twin storms that hit both of its coasts last week. Now the Gulf Cartel, which controls part of the hard hit northeastern coast, is offering flood relief - food, water and medical supplies - to communities hit by the storm. And in the past, areas like Monterey Park have generated a significant amount of interest from Asian investors. But now, at least according to some real estate experts and trend watchers, its now taken a back seat to Irvine. KPCC’s Josie Huang has the story. Plus we'll have a review of all the latest music apps in our weekly segment, App Chat and taste a new low calorie low fat french fry.
Take Two Evening for September 24, 2013
This week Governor Brown signed several bills into law including the bots bill and a bill that will allow minors to delete online postings. We'll get a rundown on what's the most important legislation. And now officials say that Southern California Edison and a contractor were to blame for design flaws that resulted in the closure of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. We'll get the latest. Plus, last month, eight school districts in California - including LA Unified - vowed to follow new federal rules meant to turn around chronically failing schools. KPCC's Annie Gilbertson visited one of the LA's most troubled schools to find out how the changes will work. And then we'll get the latest music reviews in our weekly segment, Tuesday Reviewsday.
