Ethan Oberman

Senior Producer

Ethan Oberman appears in the following:

Dozens Killed, Thousands Injured in Gaza Protests

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

More than 50 Palestinian protesters were killed by the Israeli army in a series of clashes spurred, in part, by the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.

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New York A.G. Eric Schneiderman Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Allegations

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

New York's Democratic Attorney General has resigned after being asked to step aside by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Schneiderman was the subject of several allegations of sexual abuse.

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The Making of Childish Gambino's 'This Is America'

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

A producer behind Childish Gambino's video for 'This is America' breaks down the creative process behind the viral hit. 

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NASA Launches First Ever Mission to Probe Martian Interior

Friday, May 04, 2018

Tomorrow, NASA will launch the 'InSight' space lander towards Mars. Once it gets to the Red Planet, its purpose is to help scientists map the interior of the planet.

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America's Largest School Districts Try for Bold Reforms

Thursday, May 03, 2018

With school protests simmering across the country, America's two largest school systems, Los Angeles and New York City, are charting new courses for the future.  

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FCC Chair Ajit Pai Promised to Scrap Net Neutrality. So Why Hasn't He Done it Yet?

Wednesday, May 02, 2018

Over four months ago, the F.C.C. voted to repeal rules that ensure equal and open access to the Internet for everyone, but those protections are somehow still in a place.

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Special Counsel Mueller's Questions for President Trump Leaked to Press

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has dozens of questions for President Trump, according to an extensive list leaked to The New York Times.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, April 27, 2018

A look at the latest superhero blockbuster event, "Avengers: Infinity War." The Takeaway's film critic says it has the best Marvel villain he’s seen so far.

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Alabama Memorial Confronts America's Legacy of Lynching

Thursday, April 26, 2018

America's first national monument dedicated to the victims of racism and lynching has opened its doors in Montgomery, Alabama.

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New York's Ballroom Underground Is a Queer Nirvana

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

For decades, ballroom culture has been a safe haven for young queer people of color, a place where they could safely express themselves in ways society at large would not condone.  

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Laurie Metcalf Braves Motherhood in 'Lady Bird' and Sisterhood in 'Roseanne'

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Against a fraught political backdrop, Laurie Metcalf stars in the revival of the hit ABC sitcom Roseanne as the Hillary-supporting pussy-hat-wearing sister of Roseanne Barr's character.

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Death Toll Continues to Rise as Gaza Protests Enter Fourth Week

Monday, April 23, 2018

Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops Friday, in the fourth consecutive week of protests along the Israel-Gaza border. The protests are expected to continue into next month. 

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Weighing the Risks of At-Home Genetic Testing

Monday, April 16, 2018

At home genetic testing through websites like 23andMe and Ancestry.com is extremely popular, but when their data is used to determine disease risk, can consumers trust the results?

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Republicans Coming on Board as Virginia Considers Medicaid Expansion

Friday, April 13, 2018

Lawmakers in Virginia return to the capital on Wednesday for a special session to address the state budget, which failed to pass last month because Medicaid expansion was blocked. 

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, April 06, 2018

A look at this week’s big movie releases, including the prom comedy “Blockers” starring John Cena, and the historical drama “Chappaquiddick” based on the life of Ted Kennedy.  

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Defense Questions F.B.I.'s Role in Kansas Domestic Terrorism Trial

Thursday, April 05, 2018

The trial of three Kansas men accused of conspiring to bomb a local mosque is entering its third week. Defense attorneys say the F.B.I. goaded the men to violence. 

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The Fight for Civil Rights, Then and Now

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., we check in with civil rights leaders past and present to reflect on progress made and the challenges that lie ahead.

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Deadly Clashes Mark Start of Demonstrations in Gaza

Monday, April 02, 2018

At least 15 Palestinians were killed by Israeli soldiers on Friday, during the start of demonstrations in Gaza that are expected to last for at least six weeks. 

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Minor League Baseball Players Lose Out in Spending Bill

Thursday, March 29, 2018

A provision in the federal spending bill will most likely have a dramatic effect on the day-to-day lives of thousands of minor league baseball players. 

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Closing Arguments in Trial of Pulse Nightclub Shooter's Widow

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

The prosecution and defense are expected to rest their cases soon in the trial of Noor Salman, widow of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen.

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