Late Friday night, New York Magazine reported that several women say they were sexually harassed by ​former Takeaway Host John Hockenberry. Many of the women who came forward are former producers (and in some cases interns) of The Takeaway. In addition, at least two of his former co-hosts told New York Magazine they were bullied by Hockenberry. Suki Kim, the journalist who broke this story, shares her reporting today on The Takeaway. 

In light of the allegations facing Hockenberry, how does a cultural institution like WNYC Radio, co-producer of The Takeaway, move forward? How do we reckon with this ugly but very real reality that now confronts us? Rebecca Carroll, special projects producer for WNYC, weighs in.

Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear the full conversation with Suki Kim and Rebecca Carroll. 

Below is Statement from Laura Walker, president and CEO of New York Public Radio (NYPR), which owns Takeaway co-producer WNYC:

"I am deeply disturbed by allegations reported recently in the media against the former host of The Takeaway, John Hockenberry.

"Some of the behaviors described in the media were known to NYPR, and we investigated and took action at the time. We learned about other allegations some time after he left the show following the decision by NYPR and PRI to not renew his contract. And some, we learned about for the first time in media reports.

"The offensive conduct as reported would clearly violate NYPR's standards and workplace practices. As CEO, I deeply regret that our culture and protocols did not work as they should, such that the full nature and extent of the allegations are just now coming to light. I apologize, we can do better, and I give our employees and the entire NYPR community my word that the senior team and I will do our utmost to ensure that NYPR will safeguard all employees, provide an equitable, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free environment, and take prompt action when necessary."

Click here for the full statement from NYPR and PRI. 

This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich