Ethan Oberman appears in the following:
Distance Learning Presents Unique Set of Challenges for Students with Disabilities
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
For many students in public schools receiving special education services, switching to distance learning has meant the loss of face-to-face learning that can’t be replicated remotely.
Joking from a Distance: Ziwe Fumudoh on Processing Trauma Through Comedy
Monday, April 06, 2020
Ziwe Fumudoh, a writer for Showtime’s Desus & Mero, joins The Takeaway to talk about where she's looking for levity in this very serious moment.
What COVID-19 Means for the American South
Monday, April 06, 2020
What was initially contained to the coasts is now starting to engulf the rest of the country, including states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia.
Coronavirus Exposes Public Health Inequities in Indigenous Communities
Thursday, April 02, 2020
In American Indian communities, the coronavirus outbreak has exposed a number of longstanding public health inequities.
Joking from a Distance: Stand-Up Comedian Dan Ahdoot on Social Distancing with His Parents
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Comedian Dan Ahdoot was about to get his big break on the Netflix sitcom ‘The Crew’ when filming was halted in March. Since then, he’s been staying with his parents on Long Island.
Joking from a Distance: Karen Chee on Writing for Late Night from Bed
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
'Late Night with Seth Meyers' writer Karen Chee returns to The Takeaway to discuss how she's adjusting to creating new material without leaving her room.
Joking from a Distance: Comedian Demi Adejuyigbe on Staying Creative from Home at a Stressful Time
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Comedian Demi Adejuyigbe has been making viral videos from home for years now, but says the stress of COVID-19 is making it harder to be productive in this current moment.
Joking from a Distance: Roy Wood Jr. on Fundraising for Comedy Venues During COVID-19
Monday, March 30, 2020
Stand-up comic and Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joins The Takeaway to talk about using Instagram Live to raise money for comedy clubs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joking from a Distance: Maria Bamford on Workshopping New Material Online
Thursday, March 26, 2020
As part of a series of check-ins with different comedians, The Takeaway speaks with stand-up comic Maria Bamford about workshopping her material in a moment of social distancing.
What PG&E's Involuntary Manslaughter Guilty Plea Means for the Company's Future
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
On Monday, California utility company Pacific Gas and Electric announced that they’ll plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for their role in the 2018 Camp Fire.
How Effectively is the Media Covering Trump's Handling of COVID-19?
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Most television and radio news outlets are airing President Trump's coronavirus press briefings, despite the president's tendency to put out misleading information.
How Much Will Workers Benefit from a Congressional Stimulus Package?
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
From paid sick leave to $1,000 checks, The Takeaway looks at what potential stimulus packages from Congress could mean for workers across the country.
The Best Artists Who Won't Get Their Big Breaks at This Year's SXSW
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Austin’s South by Southwest festival is one of many cultural events that was called off this year due to COVID-19, meaning that a number of artists won't get to break out this year.
Local Officials Ease Water Shut-off Rules Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Monday, March 16, 2020
As the spread of the coronavirus continues across the U.S., leaders in some cities are taking action to make sure all residents have access to running water.
"Democracy Can Be Lost": Writer David Simon on Adapting 'The Plot Against America' in 2020
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The political ascendancy of Donald Trump convinced writer David Simon that Philip Roth's 2005 novel "The Plot Against America" was worth adapting for television.
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker Sees a Changing Landscape for LGBTQ Politicians
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The Takeaway speaks with former Houston Mayor Annise Parker about her experience as an openly gay mayor in a red state and how she's thinking about this moment in American politics.
The Environmental Impact of Plastic Bag Bans
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
On March 1, New York’s ban on plastic bags went into effect. The Takeaway speaks with two experts about how effective plastic bag bans are for the environment and consumer waste habits.
UC Santa Cruz Graduate Students Fight for Higher Wages
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Graduate students at the University of California at Santa Cruz are striking for higher wages. Last Friday, the university responded by firing dozens of the students.
Census 2020: How Native American Officials Are Working Towards an Accurate Count
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
During the 2010 census, Native Americans living on tribal lands were dramatically undercounted. The Takeaway speaks with two tribal citizens working to prevent an undercount in 2020.
What Pete Buttigieg's Candidacy Means for LGBTQ Representation
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
On Sunday, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg left the presidential race.
