Ethan Oberman is a Senior Producer for The Takeaway, the public radio show and podcast hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry.
Ethan spearheads much of The Takeaway’s movie and television coverage. He’s also proud to have worked on stories about women of color in comedy, Major League Baseball, and banned books.
He started out as an intern with the show back in 2016. Prior to working for The Takeaway, he spent time interning at WBAI in Brooklyn and volunteering for WFMU in Jersey City. Ethan is a graduate of Wesleyan University, where he majored in film studies and government, and asked people to call in and talk about their dreams on a weekly radio show.
When he was little, he hoped to one day become a famous Hollywood director, now he gets to produce interviews with famous Hollywood directors, which is the next best thing.
Ethan Oberman appears in the following:
Buffalo, One Year Later
Monday, May 15, 2023
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown reflects on the tragedy. Plus, Jelani Cobb offers some historical context for race-based violence.
Replay: What Motherhood Means to Transgender Advocate Octavia Lewis
Friday, May 12, 2023
We hear how Octavia Lewis has navigated the foster and adoption systems in New York and her evolving relationship with motherhood.
Replay: Billy Porter on "Anything's Possible" and More
Thursday, May 04, 2023
We talked to Billy Porter about his career, living with truth, and his directorial debut in the new film Anything's Possible, a queer rom-com on Prime Video.
Robin Thede is Making Room for More Black Women in Comedy
Friday, April 14, 2023
Comedian Robin Thede joined The Takeaway to discuss the third season of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and creating space for Black women in comedy.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Education, the Arts, and Abbott Elementary
Friday, March 03, 2023
Sheryl Lee Ralph brings her talent and activism to the role of Barbara Howard on ABC's mockumentary about public school education in "Abbott Elementary."
Replay: Understanding An Intersectional Framework of Economic Justice for People Living With Disabilities
Friday, February 03, 2023
While people with disabilities are more likely overall to experience financial difficulties, that is particularly true for people of color with disabilities.
Replay: The Painful Echoes of Racist Violence in the 20th Century
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Buffalo massacre and other recent racially motivated attacks call to mind the racist violence that targeted Black communities in the early 20th century.
Why Indigenous Viewers and Critics Are Celebrating "Reservation Dogs" (Rebroadcast)
Monday, October 10, 2022
"Reservation Dogs" is co-created by filmmakers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi and had an entirely Indigenous writers room and directing team.
Why Millions of Viewers Returned to Westeros for "House of the Dragon"
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Last Sunday, the "Game of Thrones" spinoff “House of the Dragon” premiered on HBO and was watched by nearly ten million people. But critics aren't as happy with the show as viewers.
The Takeaway from New York's and Florida's Primary Elections
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Voters in New York and Florida chose candidates in key primary races on Tuesday, and we’re talking about what these results mean heading into November.
Jerrod Carmichael is Ready for the Truth
Monday, August 22, 2022
The Takeaway speaks with comedian Jerrod Carmichael about embracing honesty in his work.
What "Prey" Gets Right About Native Representation
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Comedian Joey Clift joins The Takeaway to discuss the significance of "Prey" and how it fits into the current movement for Native representation in the entertainment industry.
Many Black NFL Retirees Now Qualify for Compensation in Concussion Lawsuits
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Hundreds of Black former NFL players now qualify for compensation from the league, following adjustments to dementia tests that eliminated the practice known as “race-norming.”
The Radical History of Abortion Rights in Kansas
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
When voters in Kansas rejected a proposal to amend the state’s constitution to say there is no right to abortion, many were surprised. But the outcome is deeply rooted in state history.
Spreading the Research on Monkeypox
Tuesday, August 09, 2022
International leaders are calling for research on monkeypox to be shared openly across borders as countries work to curb the virus.
Report: At Least Five Women Allege Sexual Assault By Nurse at ICE Detention Center
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
In mid-July, a group of legal advocacy groups released a letter detailing sexual assault allegations made by four migrant women formerly detained at an ICE detention center in Georgia.
Formerly Incarcerated North Carolinians Now Eligible to Vote in Midterms
Monday, August 01, 2022
Roughly 56,000 formerly incarcerated residents in North Carolina, who are on probation or parole, now have the right to register to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
Family of Slain Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Demands Justice
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The Palestinian American journalist was killed in May in the occupied West Bank. We speak with her niece, Lina Abu Akleh, who is demanding accountability for her death.
How Controlled Burns Help California Fight Wildfires
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
The idea that fighting fire with fire might sound counterintuitive, but it’s a practice with plenty of history and success in mitigating fire damage.
'Aftershock' Tells the Stories Behind U.S. Maternal Mortality Statistics
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
In Aftershock, Tonya Lewis Lee and Paula Eiselt follow the families of Amber Rose Isaac and Shamony Gibson; both women died from medical negligence after giving birth.
