More than eight decades ago, the U.S found itself in an economic slump much like the one we’re facing today. It’s a bleak chapter we now know as the great depression. Millions of people were thrown out of work - including thousands of professional musicians. Take Two’s Austin Cross reports that many would have been forced to take up manual labor, if not for a special federal program.

<p>More than eight decades ago, the U.S found itself in an economic slump much like the one we&rsquo;re facing today.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a bleak chapter we now know as the great depression.&nbsp;Millions of people were thrown out of work - including thousands of professional musicians.&nbsp;Take Two&rsquo;s Austin Cross reports that many would have been forced to take up manual labor, if not for a special federal program.</p>

Join Take Two hosted by A Martinez each weekday when we’ll translate the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that people are talking about.

<p>Join Take Two hosted by A Martinez each weekday when we’ll translate the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that people are talking about.</p>

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