Ethan Oberman

Senior Producer

Ethan Oberman appears in the following:

Breaking Down Michigan's Close Election Results

Thursday, November 05, 2020

The Takeaway checks in on the results of the presidential and senate elections in Michigan and the key parts of the state that may have tipped the scales in these close races.

A Votar: Tracing the History of Voter Suppression Against Latinos in the United States

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

As the next part of our series, "A Votar," The Takeaway delves into the long legal and cultural struggle for Latino voting rights in the United States.

Breaking Down Biden's Promises for Day One of His Potential Presidency

Monday, November 02, 2020

Over the course of his campaign, former Vice President Joe Biden has said that on day one he'd tackle issues ranging from COVID-19 to immigration reform to the wealth gap.

Ahead of Election Day, Misinformation Rampant on Social Media

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Both Facebook and Twitter have taken steps in 2020 to more proactively slow the spread of mis-and-disinformation, but misinformation has still been rampant on social media.

What Remote Work Has Meant for Workplace Harassment

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Due to the pandemic, roughly one third of the U.S. workforce is working completely remotely, according to the latest Gallup polling from September. 

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Coping in the Kitchen: Sohla El-Waylly's Winter Cooking Tips

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Sohla El-Waylly joins The Takeaway to give her cooking tips for the coming months.

Spike in Food Insecurity Puts Strain on Households and Food Banks Nationwide

Monday, October 26, 2020

According to researchers at Northwestern University, the number of food-insecure households had doubled by June, and tripled for households with children. 

"Not Only Are Native American People Still Here, But We're Funny as Hell": Comedian Joey Clift on Native Representation in Hollywood

Thursday, October 22, 2020

This month, Joey Clift was announced as one of the writers for Netflix's, “Spirit Rangers,” the first U.S. animated show to have an all Native American writers’ room. 

How White Evangelicals Could Influence the 2020 Election

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

While faith is not at the center of Donald Trump’s personal life, Christian voters, and particularly white evangelicals, make up a significant portion of the president’s base.

A Votar: Why President Trump's Messaging is Resonating with Many Cuban American Voters

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

A majority of Cuban Americans in Florida backed President Trump in 2016, and recent polling suggests that their support for the president has increased in 2020.

Making Sense of Mainstream Media Coverage of the 2020 Election

Thursday, October 15, 2020

With less than three weeks to Election Day, The Takeaway checks in on how the mainstream media is covering the election and other major issues of the moment.

Breaking Down 2020's High Early Voting Numbers

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

More than ten million people have already cast their ballots in the 2020 election, roughly ten times the number who had voted at this point in the 2016 election.

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Texas Police Officer Charged with Murder After Killing Jonathan Price, a 31-Year-Old Black Man

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

A Texas police officer has been charged with murder after fatally shooting Jonathan Price, a 31-year-old Black man who was intervening in a dispute.

White House Contact Tracing Efforts Appear to Fall Short Following President Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Officials in many of the areas that President Trump visited in the days before announcing he contracted the coronavirus say they have heard little or nothing from the federal government.

Truth Gap Emerges as White House Attempts to Conceal President Trump's Full Medical Picture

Monday, October 05, 2020

The president’s sudden hospitalization has led to a yawning truth gap between what the White House knows about his condition and what the media and the public know.

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A Votar: Exploring the Issues that Matter Most to Latinos in the 2020 Election

Monday, October 05, 2020

The Takeaway kicks off our series, “A Votar: A Look at Latino Voters in the 2020 U.S. Election,” with a look at what polling data can tell us about the Latino electorate.

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Amid Trump's COVID Diagnosis, A Look Back at Presidential Health in the White House

Monday, October 05, 2020

There’s a long history of health concerns in the White House, both physical and mental.

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Indoor Dining Returns to Cities Across the Country, Despite Potential Health Risks

Thursday, October 01, 2020

Many states and cities have been slow to allow restaurants to open back up for indoor dining, but New York City, Chicago, and Florida have all recently eased capacity restrictions.

Live from a Pandemic, It's Saturday Night Live

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Six months after Saturday Night Live last filmed from its New York City studio, the show is returning and using rapid COVID-19 tests to allow audience members back in.

The Role of Faith in Processing the Grief and Pain of 2020

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

In a year that feels never-ending when it comes to death and despair, many Americans are leaning on their faith to get through it.