Ethan Oberman appears in the following:
Can the Restaurant Industry Recover from COVID-19?
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Restaurants in some states are reopening for dine-in service, but ongoing shifts in how they do business are resulting in massive losses for the food service industry.
Trump Administration Puts a Strain on Health Care Systems Abroad by Continuing Deportations
Monday, May 18, 2020
Even as immigration into the U.S. has virtually ground to a halt, the Trump administration has continued deporting large numbers of ICE detainees.
Major League Baseball Owners Push to Play Ball in Early July
Thursday, May 14, 2020
This week, reports emerged that Major League Baseball is hoping to start its season in early July, meaning players and ballpark staff may have to weigh significant health concerns.
Combating the Virtual Spread of COVID-19 Misinformation
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
The spread of misinformation at a time like this can be costly.
In Missouri, the Shows Will Go On, Eventually
Thursday, May 07, 2020
While the state of Missouri may be allowing concerts and live events to resume, local leaders and musicians are exercising caution.
How Social Distancing is Exacerbating Feelings of Loneliness for Elderly Americans
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
For many elderly people living in long-term care facilities or on their own, social distancing rules are likely leading to increased feelings of loneliness.
Navajo Nation is Being Hit Hard By COVID-19
Monday, May 04, 2020
Densely populated states like New York and New Jersey have been hit hard by COVID-19, the area with the third highest infection rate in the country is Navajo Nation.
How Big Tech is Thriving During COVID-19
Thursday, April 30, 2020
While most financial sectors have been devastated by COVID-19, big tech companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft are weathering the storm pretty well.
What COVID-19 Looks Like in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
While COVID-19 has been kept relatively under control in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move severe outbreak could threaten an already strained medical system.
How Language Experts Are Helping the Public Make Sense of COVID-19
Monday, April 27, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic adds new terms into our everyday vocabularies, online dictionaries have become a reliable source for people hoping to better understand the jargon.
Joking from a Distance: Samantha Bee and 'Full Frontal' Writer Kristen Bartlett on Making a Late Night Show from Home
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The Takeaway speaks with Samantha Bee and Kristen Bartlett about how they're putting together a new show every week.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Addresses Racial Disparities in her City's COVID-19 Outbreak
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins The Takeaway to discuss racial disparities in her city's coronavirus cases and how her government is responding.
Writer Jason Reynolds on Engaging Kids Through Literature from Home
Monday, April 20, 2020
As parents and guardians across the country know, it’s not always easy to keep kids engaged through online and distance learning. But writer Jason Reynolds wants to help.
Does Biden's Climate Plan Go Far Enough to Win Over Progressives?
Monday, April 20, 2020
Biden’s climate platform was consistently ranked lower by environmental groups compared to progressive candidates. Environmentalists are now asking Biden to shift left on climate.
Outdated Software Complicates Efforts to Keep State Unemployment Systems Running
Thursday, April 16, 2020
A new investigation from The Verge found that more than a dozen state unemployment websites run on a decades-old software.
Showrunner Dahvi Waller Explores a Counterrevolution in 'Mrs. America'
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The new FX show 'Mrs. America' tells the story of conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, who worked to halt the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s.
Farmers Scramble to Stay Profitable Amid Disruptions to the Food Industry
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Many farms around the country are still producing plenty of food but with restaurants closed or scaled back, farmers are figuring out how to sell their product to stay afloat.
When Home Isn't Safe: Shelter-In-Place for Victims of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
Monday, April 13, 2020
We’re staying home to keep ourselves and each other safe. But what if home isn’t safe at all?
Joking from a Distance: Aparna Nancherla on Finding Humor in our Collective Anxiety
Monday, April 13, 2020
Joking about living with anxiety has been central to Aparna Nancherla’s material for years now, making her brand of humor particularly well suited to this current moment.
Alan Yang and Tzi Ma Peel Back the Layers of an Immigrant's Story in 'Tigertail'
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Alan Yang is best known as the co-creator of 'Master of None,' but for 'Tigertail,' his first film as a writer and director, he decided to tell a more dramatic personal story.
