Ethan Oberman

According to recent data, Washington, D.C.'s unhoused population fell by around 20 percent last year. But there were also increases in individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. 

Joel Kim Booster joins The Takeaway to discuss the mixture of emotions he feels about returning to live stand-up at this point in the pandemic.

Thousands of children, some as young as six months are currently enrolled in vaccine trials. We discuss the latest on these trials and when to expect results. 

Saturday Night Live cast member and stand-up comedian Melissa Villaseñor joins The Takeaway to discuss getting back on the road and performing in comedy clubs this spring and summer.

No matter how much high-stakes tension there is going on in the actual Washington, D.C., there’s something endlessly entertaining about the best political television shows. 

After a year of Zoom shows and the occasional drive in comedy show, more comedy venues are starting to open up for the spring and summer of 2021.

The guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin came as a relief to many nationwide, but the number of people killed by police since his trial began underscores the broader issues that remain. 

New Yorker podcast writer Sarah Larson joins The Takeaway to give her recommendations on podcasts worth checking out in this ever-growing audio landscape. 

The Takeaway speaks with the journalist who broke the story about Rudin's allegedly abusive behavior, and hears from two former assistants about their experiences working with Rudin.

Although he’s already taking more steps than his predecessor, some advocates are pushing President Biden to go much further to address environmental racism.

While many breathed a sigh of relief following the verdict, the days since have been a reminder of just how rampant police violence is in the country. 

The Takeaway speaks with "Rutherford Falls" co-creator Sierra Teller Ornelas and star Jana Schmieding about making a sitcom with multiple Native writers and actors. 

Though often understood by the media, the late rapper DMX often displayed his vulnerability in his music. Now, a new generation of rappers have more range to explore their masculinity. 

Following a wave of backlash from Democratic lawmakers, the Biden administration is now planning to raise the cap on refugee admissions put in place under former President Trump.

What happened to the 13-year-old at the hands of police draws national reaction after police release footage showing Toledo had his hands up before he was gunned down.

A visit to Israel from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is once again fighting for his political future. 

This year, a growing number of filmmakers of color have critiqued PBS’s close ties with director Ken Burns. 

Advocates are hoping the $32 billion in stimulus funding to Native communities can help with current disparities, but also address longstanding issues of underfunding for Indian Country.

Iran’s government has been tight-lipped about the full extent of the damage at a nuclear facility, but multiple outlets are reporting that Israel was involved in the recent attack. 

This month, Prince’s estate announced that an unreleased album by the legendary musician will be coming out this summer.