Ethan Oberman

Senior Producer

Ethan Oberman appears in the following:

Robbie Robertson on His New Album "Sinematic"

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Since leaving The Band in the 1970s, Robbie Robertson has put out multiple solo albums and written a memoir. This month, Robertson released his latest solo record, Sinematic. 

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Will Arab Palestinians Have a Voice in Israel's Next Parliament?

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

In light of Israel's Arab parties making a rare endorsement for prime minister, The Takeaway looks at what the country’s Arab population is hoping to see from the next government.

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Is There Anything Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Can't Do?

Monday, September 23, 2019

The Takeaway speaks to NBA legend and author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about how he’s managed to find success in such a wide range of professional fields.

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The Art of Tackling Climate Change

Thursday, September 19, 2019

The Takeaway sits down with three artists who are working to incorporate climate change into their work.

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Revisiting the Groundbreaking Career of Actor Raúl Juliá

Monday, September 16, 2019

The PBS documentary “Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage” paints a portrait of a trailblazing Latino performer, who consistently emphasized his Puerto Rican identity in his acting roles.

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British Parliament Suspended for Five Weeks as Halloween Brexit Deadline Looms

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

The deadline to finalize a Brexit deal with the European Union is October 31st. But a weeks-long suspension of Parliament is now in effect, leaving little time to finalize a new plan.

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Bahamas in Desperate Need of Relief After Hurricane Dorian

Monday, September 09, 2019

The death toll continues to climb as the true nature of the storm's devastation comes into relief.

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U.S.-Taliban Talks Stall Days Before September 11th Anniversary

Monday, September 09, 2019

On Saturday, President Trump said he was canceling a secret meeting at Camp David between U.S., Taliban, and Afghan officials. The Takeaway looks at what's next for the negotiations.

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What's Happening at the NRA?

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

For the last year, the National Rifle Association has been in turmoil, from financial uncertainty and legal disputes to leadership struggles and the shuttering of NRATV.

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U.S.-Born Latinos Struggle to Gain Visibility in Hollywood

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

A new report outlines the bleak state of Latino representation in the film industry, but the research also undersells the lack of opportunity for U.S.-born Latinos in Hollywood.

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Rural Communities Struggle to Continue Providing Emergency Medical Services

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

In the rural United States, communities depend on emergency medical services, but operating an ambulance in these areas comes with a unique set of challenges. 

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South Asian Actors Are Finally Getting Hollywood Leads -- No Accent Required

Thursday, August 29, 2019

2019 has seen a spread of movies starring South Asian actors. Is it a sign of a shift, or just a blip?

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The Rise of the Term "Identity Politics"

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

The term “identity politics” is often reserved for when candidates talk about issues that affect minority communities, but not for coded appeals to white voters.

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What Does Andrew Luck's Retirement Mean for the NFL?

Monday, August 26, 2019

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement over the weekend. 

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The History Behind President Trump's Accusations of "Disloyalty" Against Jewish Americans

Thursday, August 22, 2019

On Tuesday, President Trump said that any Jewish person who votes for a Democrat is either guilty of ignorance or “great disloyalty," an anti-Semitic trope that dates back centuries.

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Brexit Negotiations Remain at a Standstill as Boris Johnson Prepares for G7 Summit

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

On Saturday, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will head to France for the G7 Summit, a meeting that's likely to highlight growing divides between several of the leaders in attendance.

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Author Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Legacy of 'Apocalypse Now,' Forty Years Later

Thursday, August 15, 2019

"Apocalypse Now" continues to shape the way younger generations in the U.S. think about and relate to the Vietnam War. But the film is only concerned with the American side of the story.

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What a Deadly Explosion in Russia Could Mean for the Nuclear Arms Race

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Last Thursday, at least seven people were killed in Russia in what appears to have been an explosion involving a nuclear-propelled missile. 

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SoulCycle Becomes Latest Brand to Reckon with a Social Media Boycott

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Stephen Ross, chairman of the parent company of SoulCycle and Equinox, came under fire last week for throwing a fundraiser for President Trump.

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Issue of Suicides in U.S. Jails Extends Far Beyond Jeffrey Epstein

Monday, August 12, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide dominated headlines over the weekend, and his high-profile case is just a part of the much bigger picture of suicides in jails across the country.

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