Alexandra Botti appears in the following:
"The Quietest Earth Day That I Have Had in Fifty Years": Earth Day Turns Fifty at a Strange Time
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Earth Day began as an environmental teach-in half a century ago in 1970. Every year since, it has adapted according to what's happening in the world.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Addresses Racial Disparities in her City's COVID-19 Outbreak
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins The Takeaway to discuss racial disparities in her city's coronavirus cases and how her government is responding.
How COVID-19 Could Impact the Treatment of Other Diseases Worldwide
Monday, April 20, 2020
As countries direct their resources to COVID-19, many experts worry that other health initiatives will fall behind.
Frustrations Mount as Cuomo and De Blasio Publicly Disagree Over NYC School Closures
Thursday, April 16, 2020
On Sunday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his city's school system would remain closed for the rest of the academic year, reopening a feud with Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Recovering from COVID-19: What Comes After?
Monday, April 13, 2020
As thousands of people around the world continue to get sick from COVID-19, many are recovering. And questions remain about what happens to the human body after recovery.
Governor Murphy on COVID-19 in New Jersey
Thursday, April 09, 2020
The Takeaway speaks to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy about how COVID-19 is playing out in his state.
"In a Strange Way It's More Intimate": Recovery from Addiction During COVID-19
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
People in recovery from addiction have seen their support systems, including meetings like Alcoholics Anonymous, disappear or change.
Listeners Tell Us: Housing Costs Hit Hard During COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, April 06, 2020
We asked listeners if COVID-19 was affecting their ability to pay for housing, and where they are turning for help.
What Coronavirus Means for Abortion Access
Monday, March 30, 2020
Some states like Texas and Ohio are now using the call to halt elective procedures to target abortion access.
How Coronavirus is Affecting the Primaries
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, so does the campaign for President of the United States. But it looks different than just a few weeks ago.
Takeaway Host Tanzina Vega on Motherhood and Social Isolation
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Host Tanzina Vega gives us an update from her home in Queens, New York, where she is on maternity leave.
How Sex Workers Are Impacted By COVID-19
Monday, March 23, 2020
A look at how sex workers are impacted by COVID-19.
DOJ Drops Charges Against Russian Firms Implicated in 2016 Election Interference
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
You might have missed what the Department of Justice did this week: they dropped charges against two Russian firms accused of funding efforts to interfere in the 2016 election.
In Developing Countries, Space Programs Take Flight
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Countries like Ethiopia, India, Angola, and South Africa have begun launching objects into space.
Super Tuesday Brings Democratic Primary into Sharper Focus
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Joe Biden had a dominant showing on Super Tuesday, meaning that the shape of the race for the Democratic nomination is finally coming into focus.
Two Women Shoot and Kill Their Abusers Claiming Self-Defense. They Face Decades in Prison.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Two women who were abused shot the men abusing them. Self-defense laws aren't going to keep them from decades in prison.
"I'd Like to Get These Guns Out of the House": Lisette Johnson's Story
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Lisette Johnson was shot four times by her husband in 2009 and survived, and has since become an advocate for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Guns and Domestic Violence: Overview
Monday, February 24, 2020
In the United States, domestic violence incidents involving guns are on the rise, and women are especially vulnerable.
Why Public Transportation Is Such an Important Site of Civil Rights Protest
Monday, February 17, 2020
Transportation has long been a staging ground for civil rights protests. And U.S. history is filled with the stories of those who stood up to discrimination on public transit.
What Are the Repercussions of Linking Overdose and Homicide?
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Overdose-homicide arrests are on the rise. What does this mean for people caught up in addiction?
