Dana Roberson

Takeaway Producer

Dana Roberson appears in the following:

Hospitals Forced to Shut Down in Besieged Eastern Aleppo

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

The last functioning hospitals in the rebel-held side of Aleppo have been destroyed by government strikes. What is the future of those who remain trapped in the besieged city?

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The Future of Obamacare

Monday, November 21, 2016

20 million Americans gear up for the potential dismantling of their healthcare system.

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With a Climate Denier Leading Transition, Will the EPA Survive Under Trump?

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Climate denier Myron Ebell was selected to lead Trump's EPA transition team, and there are fears that the president-elect will back out of the Paris agreement or even dismantle the EPA.

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Embattled Yemen Hopes for Cease-Fire

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have signaled that they are ready to join a national unity government and participate in cease-fire talks.

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The Future of the Free Press Under a Trump Administration

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump continues to scorn the media with glee. Margaret Sullivan, media columnist for The Washington Post, examines the future of the free press under Trump.

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How Strong Are U.S. Institutions? Stress Testing the Supreme Court

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

As inauguration day approaches, The Takeaway is examining the health of U.S. institutions that are designed to protect our values and rights. 

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'Sanctuary Cities' Get Ready for a Siege

Monday, November 14, 2016

The president-elect has promised to cut off federal funding for so-called "sanctuary cities," a name given to places that have ignored policies that target undocumented immigrants.

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One Muslim Woman Explains Why She Voted for Donald Trump

Monday, November 14, 2016

Asra Nomani, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, is Muslim, pro-choice and supports same sex marriage, and she voted for Donald Trump.    

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Former Joint Chiefs on Honoring Veterans

Friday, November 11, 2016

Admiral Mike Mullen came on the show yesterday to talk about his reaction to Donald Trump. Today he honors Veterans and speaks about the struggles faced by that community.

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The Future of The U.S. Military Under President Trump

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama reflects on the future of the U.S. military under President Trump.

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Chicago 1908: An Audio Journey Back in Time

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The last time the Chicago Cubs won the World Series was 1908. How has baseball and The Windy City itself changed in the last 108 years? Find out here.

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Republicans Fight to Hold Onto New Hampshire Senate Seat

Monday, October 24, 2016

Sen. Kelly Ayotte is running against Gov. Maggie Hassan, who has been popular in her position and has proven that she can work across the aisle with the state's Republican legislature.

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Around the World, Rigged Elections Are Very Real and Very Violent

Friday, October 21, 2016

Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the election is "rigged" against him. But around the world, rigged elections are very real and often come with violent consequences.

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Airlines Required to Refund Fees for Delayed Bags

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Since airlines started charging for checked bags in 2007, the industry has raked in an estimated $26 billion in fees.

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A Cold War Narrative of Escape Under the Berlin Wall

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

A new book tells the story of young West Germans who risked their lives to dig escape tunnels under the Berlin Wall, and two U.S. television networks who raced to cover the story. 

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Amy Goodman Speaks Out on 'Riot' Charges for Dakota Pipeline Reporting

Monday, October 17, 2016

Though she is no longer facing charges, Amy Goodman says the whole situation has been an attack on journalism and freedom of the press.

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What You Need to Know About the Election This Week

Monday, October 17, 2016

Takeaway Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich explains what you need to know as the Election Day clock ticks down. 

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Hurricane Matthew Devastates Poorest Parts of North Carolina

Monday, October 17, 2016

It's been a week since Hurricane Matthew devastated parts of Haiti and left a trail of destruction in the Carolinas.

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I Know What It’s Like: Ailes Victim on Trump, Assault, and Men in Power

Friday, October 14, 2016

A woman who accused Roger Ailes of sexual harassment on what it's like making allegations against powerful men.

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Report Finds Failure to Report Police Related Shootings

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Researchers at Texas State University in San Marcos have found that police departments in California and Texas have failed to report hundreds of officer-involved shooting deaths.

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