Ethan Oberman appears in the following:
Case in Point: When Cops Misbehave, Who Has the Right to Know?
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
The latest installment of our series "Case in Point" with The Marshall Project.
How Virginia's Black Lawmakers Are Handling the Commonwealth's Leadership Crisis
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
With the future of Virginia's top statewide officials in disarray, The Takeaway hears from a city councilor who governed through the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally.
'High Flying Bird' is a Sports Movie That Wants to Disrupt the System
Thursday, February 07, 2019
The Takeaway sits down with screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney and actor André Holland, to discuss their new movie, “High Flying Bird,” which was shot on an iPhone in just 13 days.
ICE Force-Feeding Immigrant Detainees, In Seemingly Unprecedented Move
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Last week, ICE confirmed that their agency is force-feeding nine detainees in El Paso, as a result of a hunger strike to protest conditions and treatment inside the facility.
As NFL Season Ends, Players Continue Fighting for Social Justice Off the Field
Monday, February 04, 2019
The Takeaway speaks with wide receiver Doug Baldwin, a member of the Players Coalition, about pushing the league to donate money to causes addressing racial disparities in the U.S.
Creator of Netflix's "One Day at a Time" on Making the Show a Love Letter to Her Family
Thursday, January 31, 2019
The Takeaway sits down with the executive producer of Netflix’s "One Day at a Time," to discuss Latinx representation and balancing everyday realities with humor on the sitcom.
Tax Season Kickoff: Everything You Need to Know
Monday, January 28, 2019
Today is the first day that the IRS will begin accepting 2018 tax filings and new rules from the Republican tax overhaul could complicate things.
Shutdown Creates State of Uncertainty for SNAP Recipients Across the Country
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
In December, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was secured through the end of February. There are no guarantees on whether SNAP will still be funded in March.
Women's March: Is its Message Still Urgent in 2019?
Thursday, January 17, 2019
The Women's March launched a movement. Is it still alive today?
Federal Judge Strikes Down Census Citizenship Question
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
A federal judge ruled today that the Trump administration cannot add a citizenship question to the upcoming census. The case is expected to make its way to the Supreme Court.
Does Rep. Steve King's Racism and Xenophobia Have a Place in the Republican Party?
Monday, January 14, 2019
Last week, Representative Steve King of Iowa, who has a long history of xenophobia and racism, gave an interview questioning why the term "white nationalist" became offensive.
As "Hamilton" Arrives in Puerto Rico, Questions Over Access Abound
Thursday, January 10, 2019
On Friday, "Hamilton" kicks off a two-week run in Puerto Rico. The production aims to bring tourism and media attention back to the island, but some Puerto Ricans have reservations.
Stuck in Limbo: How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Immigration Courts
Monday, January 07, 2019
Judges, attorneys, and migrants are only a few of the players involved.
Netflix Pulls Episode of Hasan Minhaj's Show in Saudi Arabia, Highlighting Global Tech Trend
Thursday, January 03, 2019
Responding to a complaint from the Saudi government, Netflix removed an episode of "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj," a form of censorship that frequently plays out across the world.
The Best and Worst Movies of 2018
Monday, December 31, 2018
The Takeaway's film critic runs through his movie highs and lows from 2018.
Indonesia Promises New Tsunami Warning System As Rescue Efforts Continue
Thursday, December 27, 2018
There was no early warning for a tsunami in West Indonesia that left hundreds dead.
Escaping D.C.'s Real Life Political Drama With a Fictional One
Friday, December 21, 2018
We hear from showrunners and writers of political television shows to see what role their shows play when real-life politics are so chaotic.
Hollywood's Obsession with Women of Color as "the Help"
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Aparicio is not the first woman of color to portray a servant.
Death of Guatemalan Child Points to Deep Culture of Abuse and Neglect at US Customs and Border Patrol
Monday, December 17, 2018
A May 2018 report from the ACLU shows that, between 2009 - 2014, border patrol was routinely ignoring its own rules regarding treatment of migrant children and adults.
New Spider-Man Movie Speaks Directly to Afro-Latino Comics Fans
Monday, December 17, 2018
A new Spider-Man movie premiered this weekend, featuring Miles Morales, the first Afro-Latino Spider-Man. The Takeaway speaks with a reporter who identifies closely with Morales's story.