Ethan Oberman

Senior Producer

Ethan Oberman appears in the following:

How to Help Students Falling Behind During the Pandemic

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

Data released in recent weeks indicates that many of the country’s most vulnerable students are the ones experiencing the most severe setbacks in schools. 

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When a Vaccine Becomes Available, Will Prisons and Jails Be Prioritized?

Thursday, December 03, 2020

At least 200,000 incarcerated people have contracted COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Major Corporations Reportedly Lobby Against Congressional Forced Labor Bill Aimed at China

Wednesday, December 02, 2020

According to The New York Times, companies including Apple, Nike, and Coca-Cola are lobbying to weaken a bill aimed at ending the use of forced labor in products sourced from China.

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NFL Season Forges Ahead Despite Rise in COVID-19 Cases

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

The NFL season is looking increasingly risky, as multiple teams deal with COVID-19 cases amid the nationwide surge.

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What Exit Polling Tells Us About How Latinos Voted in 2020

Monday, November 30, 2020

The percentage of Latino voters who supported President-elect Joe Biden in 2020 was roughly the same as the percentage who backed Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Killing of Iranian Nuclear Scientist May Limit Biden's Ability to Negotiate with Iran

Monday, November 30, 2020

The killing of an Iranian scientist believed to have once been a leader in the country's nuclear program makes diplomacy with Iran under the Biden administration more complicated.

What to Watch This Holiday Season

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The Takeaway checks in with film critics Rafer Guzman and Alison Willmore on their streaming recommendations for the holiday season.

Small Business Owners Brace for Next Wave of COVID-19 Restrictions

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Many small businesses are likely to have to shut down as states reinforce restrictions during the current wave of COVID-19 cases.

Trump Administration's Final Policy Actions Could Have Long Term Impacts

Monday, November 23, 2020

Trump administration officials are planning policy actions the president can take during his final weeks in office that will be difficult for a Biden administration to quickly reverse.

Election Results Are Still Being Held Up in a Few States

Monday, November 23, 2020

Analysts are ringing the alarm for the certification process in Michigan.

Breaking Down President-elect Biden's Priorities in the Middle East

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Next year, when President-elect Biden takes over as Commander-in-Chief, shifting back towards Obama-era policies with Iran will be just one of his priorities in the Middle East. 

As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Health Workers Are Burning Out

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The Takeaway hears from four health care workers across the U.S. about their experiences during the past few weeks of the pandemic.

"What They Were Fighting For, We're Still Fighting For Today": Letitia Wright and Steve McQueen on Bringing 'Small Axe' to the Screen

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

For his latest project, the British filmmaker decided to return home to direct not just one, but five movies that make up the anthology series, 'Small Axe.'

Joking From a Distance: Jo Firestone on Teaching a Comedy Class During a Pandemic

Monday, November 16, 2020

The Takeaway speaks with Jo Firestone about how he had to adapt to a new teaching style once COVID-19 struck.

Suquamish Tribal Chairman on How a Biden Administration Can Avoid Taking Native Voters for Granted

Monday, November 16, 2020

The Chairman of the Suquamish Tribe joins The Takeaway to discuss the role of Native voters in the 2020 election and why the next Secretary of the Interior should be Native American.

Making Sense of Mixed Messaging from Public Officials on COVID-19

Monday, November 16, 2020

As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across the country, the lack of coordinated responses between federal, state, and local governments is taking its toll.

What Media Outlets Failed to Learn from Four Years of Covering President Trump

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Takeaway looks at how Donald Trump changed the relationships between the presidency and the media, as well as the media and the public, during his time in office.

Despite His Electoral Defeat, Republicans Rally Behind Trump and Refusal to Concede

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

What is the future of Trump, and Trumpism, within the GOP?

What a Biden Victory Means to Leaders Around the World

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Over the weekend, leaders from around the world moved quickly to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their election win.

President-elect Biden Faces Uphill Battle to Unify Deeply Polarized Nation

Monday, November 09, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden campaigned on a message of unity, but the political climate that Biden is entering is still incredibly polarized.