Ethan Oberman

Senior Producer

Ethan Oberman appears in the following:

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Rocks Puerto Rico

Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Millions of Puerto Ricans woke up to a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. 

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How Tribal Members Are Shaping the Federal Government's Wildfire Strategy

Monday, January 06, 2020

In recent years, the federal government has been deferring more to tribal members who say that intentionally setting prescribed fires is the best way to lessen damage from wildfires.

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The "Party of Five" Reboot Tackles Family Separation

Thursday, January 02, 2020

The new version centers around the Mexican-American siblings whose immigrant parents get deported to Mexico. 

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The Highs and Lows of 2019 Movies

Monday, December 30, 2019

Film critic Rafer Guzman weighs in on some overlooked highlights from 2019, and also talks about his least favorite movies of the year.

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This is Not the Queer Representation You're Looking For

Monday, December 23, 2019

Many are calling out the most recent Star Wars for teasing LGBTQ representation and then not following through in a meaningful way.

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Laughing in Color

Saturday, December 21, 2019

The Takeaway is exploring this complicated, and changing landscape in comedy today. One question at the center of it all: Whose moment is it in comedy today?

Laughing in Color: Headlining the Biggest Sketch Comedy Shows of the 90s

Friday, December 20, 2019

To kick off our series, 'Laughing in Color,' The Takeaway speaks with comedians Ellen Cleghorne and T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh about breaking out on Saturday Night Live and In Living Color.

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Laughing in Color: Cristela Alonzo on Finding Her Voice Through Comedy

Friday, December 20, 2019

Stand-up comedian and actress Cristela Alonzo is the latest guest in our series on women of color in comedy. 

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Laughing in Color: Margaret Cho on Pushing the Boundaries of the Comedy World

Friday, December 20, 2019

We continue our series on women of color in comedy, with stand up comedian Margaret Cho.

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Laughing in Color: What Does the Comedy World Look Like for Young Women of Color?

Friday, December 20, 2019

Karen Chee and Ayo Edebiri are up-and-coming comedians. They represent the future of comedy.

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Adding Indigenous Ingredients to the Thanksgiving Table

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

There has been a resurgence of dishes championed by Native American and indigenous cooks and chefs that are breaking into the mainstream.

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When You're Over 50 in Hollywood

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

The Good Liar, a thriller released earlier this month, stars septuagenarians Ian McKellen as a con artist and Helen Mirren as his target.

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Mark Ruffalo and Todd Haynes Tackle Corporate Corruption in 'Dark Waters'

Monday, November 18, 2019

Actor Mark Ruffalo and director Todd Haynes sit down with The Takeaway to discuss bringing the true story of a decades-long legal fight against chemical giant DuPont.

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'Harriet' Attempts to Capture the Life of an American Icon

Monday, November 04, 2019

'Harriet' is the first Hollywood feature film to center around the life of Harriet Tubman. But the casting of British actress Cynthia Erivo as Tubman has generated controversy.

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Disney Unlocks the Vault, but 'Song of the South' Remains Behind Closed Doors

Monday, October 28, 2019

Disney is set to launch a new streaming service, giving audiences access to a range of the studio's films, but one controversial title will remain locked away: "Song of the South."

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Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph Doesn't Want to Give Audiences a Stereotype

Monday, October 21, 2019

Da'Vine Joy Randolph stars in “Dolemite is My Name,” a new movie out this month that underscores the cultural significance of the blaxploitation era in Hollywood.

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From 'The Irishman' to 'Gemini Man': Is De-Aging Technology Worth the Cost?

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Hollywood has been working to improve the digital process of de-aging actors. Two new movies put the latest technology to the test.

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Despite Criticism, Atlanta Braves Are Resistant to Change

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Ryan Helsley, a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and citizen of the Cherokee Nation called out the Atlanta Braves "tomahawk chop," but the Braves have been reluctant to change.

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Trump Administration Moves Ahead with Major Foreign Policy Overhauls Amid Impeachment Inquiry

Monday, October 07, 2019

Even as the Ukraine scandal embroils the White House, President Trump has continued to press forward with an often unpredictable approach to foreign policy.

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Can 'Joker' Turn Internet Outrage into Box Office Success?

Thursday, October 03, 2019

The Takeaway speaks with Newsday’s Rafer Guzman and New York Magazine’s Alison Willmore about "Joker" and whether the outrage surrounding its release is overblown or justified.

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