Ethan Oberman

Senior Producer

Ethan Oberman appears in the following:

Rebel Speak: A Justice Movement Mixtape

Thursday, July 21, 2022

We hear from scholar and activist Bryonn Rolly Bain about his new book, Rebel Speak: A Justice Movement Mixtape, and about reframing how we think about justice.

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"Menudo: Forever Young" Cements the Legacy of the Puerto Rican Boy Band

Friday, July 15, 2022

The new HBO Max documentary “Menudo: Forever Young,” traces the rise of the group while also delving into the darker history of how its young members were treated by their managers.

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Immortality and the Future of Anti-Aging

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

There's hundreds of creams and serums to help defy aging, but the immortality industry isn't stopping there. 

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India's Democracy is in Crisis

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Long considered the largest democracy in the world, India's majority-Hindu government is intensifying antagonism towards Muslims and journalists, calling democratic freedom into question

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Movies to See and Skip at the 2022 Summer Box Office

Monday, July 11, 2022

The Takeaway turns to film critics Rafer Guzman and Alison Willmore for their recommendations on what to see and what to skip at the movies this summer.

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Brittney Griner's Guilty Plea

Monday, July 11, 2022

Wrongfully-detained WNBA star Brittney Griner recently pled guilty to drug charges in a Russian court—what does it mean for her case?

Deep Dive: Water

Friday, July 08, 2022

In this Deep Dive, Melissa and Dorian take an in-depth look at water insecurity, access and cleanliness.

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Deep Dive: Health Insurance (Rebroadcast)

Tuesday, July 05, 2022

For this installment of the Takeaway "Deep Dives," Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren are tackling the important topic of the American Health Insurance System. 

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Meet the Voice Behind Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Thursday, June 30, 2022

We speak with comedian Jenny Slate about bringing back her viral character “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” for a feature length film.

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Musician Bartees Strange Takes Nothing for Granted

Monday, June 27, 2022

The Takeaway speaks with musician Bartees Strange about his new album, Farm to Table, and what success has looked like for him since the start of the pandemic.

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SCOTUS Overturns Roe v Wade

Friday, June 24, 2022

In a 5-4 decision, the outcome overrules Roe v. Wade and ends federal recognition of the constitutional right to an abortion after nearly 50 years. 

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Reproductive Care After the End of Roe

Friday, June 24, 2022

The end of Roe does not have to mean the end of abortions and reproductive healthcare.

The Economics and Politics Behind the Proposed Gas Tax Credit

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Understanding the root causes of rising gas prices and the strategy behind the proposed gas tax credit.

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The Highs and Lows of the Latest Broadway Season

Friday, June 10, 2022

A look at some of the theater highlights of the past year. 

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The Impact of Tennessee's 51 Year Mandatory Minimum Law

Wednesday, June 08, 2022

In Tennessee, teenagers convicted of murder face mandatory minimums of 51 years. A new documentary from Al Jazeera English examines the impact of this sentence on one man and his family.

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Make Way for the MCU's Ms. Marvel

Wednesday, June 08, 2022

A conversation with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, one of the directors of Disney Plus' "Ms. Marvel," which centers on Kamala Khan, a teenage Muslim superhero.

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Dogs Who Serve

Monday, June 06, 2022

Can training a service dog be therapeutic? Some military veterans are finding it can be.

Cheers for Queers in Rom-Coms

Thursday, June 02, 2022

We speak with Andrew Ahn about his queer rom-com film, "Fire Island."

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Do Armed Officers in Schools Make Them Safer?

Wednesday, June 01, 2022

We explore whether the presence of armed officers—commonly referred to as SRO's (or school resource officers)—on campuses actually make schools safer.

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Disparities Faced By Black Veterans

Monday, May 30, 2022

For Memorial Day, we speak with Richard Brookshire, co-founder of the Black Veterans Project, an organization dedicated to advocating for the needs of Black veterans. 

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