Ethan Oberman

Senior Producer

Ethan Oberman appears in the following:

How Hollywood Depicts People Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

While the new film "Nomadland" has picked up a considerable amount of praise since its release, some critics argue that the film goes too easy on the harsh reality of low-wage work.

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The Push for Accountability Following 2020's Racial Justice Uprisings

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

The Takeaway checks in on the legal cases surrounding the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and others whose names were at the center of last year's racial justice uprisings.  

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Cherokee Nation Strikes Phrase "By Blood" from Its Constitution

Monday, March 01, 2021

The decision is particularly meaningful to descendants of Black people who were once enslaved by the tribe, known as Cherokee Freedmen.  

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"How Can America Not Know This Story?": Lee Daniels on the Enduring Relevance of Billie Holiday

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Director Lee Daniels's The United States vs. Billie Holiday delves into efforts by the federal government to ruin the singer’s reputation because of her civil rights activism. 

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How Wealthy Mainlanders Exploit Puerto Rico's Tax Breaks

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Influencer Logan Paul is the latest example of a mainlander moving to Puerto Rico in search of a financial windfall that rarely extends to Puerto Ricans themselves. 

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As Texans Seek Compensation for Storm Damage, Legal Hurdles Remain

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

In the wake of last week’s massive power outages in Texas, a handful of residents are suing the company responsible for the vast majority of the state’s power grid.

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How Rush Limbaugh Shaped Conservative Media and the GOP

Thursday, February 18, 2021

For decades, Rush Limbaugh used his enormous talk radio platform to denigrate the voices of liberals, feminists, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.

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Extreme Winter Weather Sweeps Across the U.S. South

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Cities across the Southern United States experienced record low temperatures during a dangerous winter storm this week. So far, at least 20 people have died. 

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The Fight Over a $15 Federal Minimum Wage in Congress

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

As part of his massive coronavirus relief package, President Joe Biden has included a measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by the year 2025.  

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Students Organizers in Florida Want School Resource Officers Replaced with Restorative Justice

Monday, February 15, 2021

At the end of January, a series of violent actions by school resource officers against Black students in Central Florida led to an outcry in the local education system. 

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Breaking Down the Legal Challenges That Lie Ahead for Donald Trump

Monday, February 15, 2021

Going forward, the former president could face a range of potential legal challenges for actions that extend far beyond his role in the Capitol insurrection.

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Schools Struggle to Address Alarming Number of Students Not Attending Class During the Pandemic

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Amid the back-and-forth on remote versus in-person schooling, a troubling trend has emerged: many students have stopped attending school completely.

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In Some States, People with Disabilities Feel Left Behind in Vaccine Rollout

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

As states continue expanding their vaccine priority groups to people in specific age groups and professions, some people with disabilities are finding themselves excluded. 

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Tracing the History of Black Gun Ownership in the U.S.

Monday, February 08, 2021

While the face of the gun rights movement tends to be white conservatives, Black gun owners arming themselves in self-defense are also contributing to a recent firearm industry boom.

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Super Bowl LV Will Look A Bit Different This Year

Thursday, February 04, 2021

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for Super Bowl LV.

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'Young Rock' Showrunner Nahnatchka Khan on Finding Sitcom Success in a Changing Hollywood

Thursday, February 04, 2021

Nahnatchka Khan is best known for her work on "Fresh Off the Boat" and "Always Be My Maybe." This month, she's out with a new sitcom based on the life of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

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How the Biden Administration Is Responding to the Military Coup in Myanmar

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

For the Biden administration, the military coup in Myanmar has quickly turned into one of its most pressing international challenges.

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Ahead of Impeachment Trial, GOP Falls In Line with Trump

Monday, February 01, 2021

Many predicted a real shift for the future of the Republican Party after the insurrection, but real change may be slower and less dramatic than anticipated.

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How Journalists Are Covering the Post-Trump Era

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Holding President Joe Biden accountable, as the new administration emphasizes its commitment to a return to normal, is one calculation that journalists have had to make in recent weeks. 

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The Deep History of White Supremacy Within the U.S. Military

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Nearly one in five people who’ve been charged in the attack on the Capitol this month are current or former military members, according to an NPR analysis. 

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