Ethan Oberman

Senior Producer

Ethan Oberman appears in the following:

Trump May Force Congress' Hand On the Iran Nuclear Deal

Thursday, October 12, 2017

President Trump is expected to announce a plan to decertify the Iran nuclear deal. The move would force Congress to act within 60 days. 

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U.S. Virgin Islands Struggle Amid Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

While much of the focus has been on Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands have also struggled to recover in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

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After Las Vegas: Calls for Reform Amid Mounting Grief and Trauma

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

In the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in modern history, which killed more than 50 and injured hundreds, The Takeaway speaks with local Nevada officials.

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Spain Cracks Down on Push for Catalan Independence

Monday, October 02, 2017

On Sunday, Catalonia held an independence referendum, disregarding intense opposition from the Spanish government. 

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Lawmakers Knock Trump, FEMA For Sluggish Response to Puerto Rico

Friday, September 29, 2017

"We invade countries that are hostile to us quicker than we saw this humanitarian invasion that we so desperately needed in Puerto Rico," says Rep. Darren Soto.

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Art, Passion, and Pain for The Puerto Rican Diaspora

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Puerto Rico's cultural ambassadors are fighting for their island from a distance. Author Esmeralda Santiago reflects on the heartache of the Puerto Rican diaspora after Hurricane Maria.

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How the NCAA Corruption Scandal Could Change College Sports

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Yesterday, the Justice Department issued a dramatic round of indictments in the college basketball world. In total, ten people were indicted on charges of fraud and corruption.

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Newly-Discovered Work Brings Mark Twain Into the 21st Century

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

A previously undiscovered work by Mark Twain is out today and its adapters' decision to change the race of the main character has drawn objections from several scholars. 

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Should This Book Be Banned?

Monday, September 25, 2017

To mark the start of the 35th annual Banned Books Week, The Takeaway sits down with the creators of "This One Summer," the American Library Association's most challenged book of 2016. 

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Four Seasons In, 'Transparent' Still Makes a Powerful Statement

Friday, September 22, 2017

The Takeaway sits down with "Transparent" creator Jill Soloway and two of the series' stars to talk about how the show’s depiction of gender sets it apart from anything else on TV. 

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Senate GOP Agrees to $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut

Thursday, September 21, 2017

On Tuesday, Senate Republicans agreed to a $1.5 trillion tax cut over the next 10 years. Critics are worried that the plan will increase the federal deficit. 

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Louisiana Senator Pushes Healthcare Bill that Will Hit Louisiana Hard

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is leading the new push to repeal Obamacare. His home state of Louisiana will lose the most funding under the newly-proposed legislation.

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Republicans Gear Up for One More Repeal and Replace Vote

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Senate Republicans are making one last attempt to pass a healthcare bill before September 30th, when the power to pass legislation through a party line vote in the Senate expires.

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In Brazil, An Alleged Massacre Calls Indigenous Protections into Question

Monday, September 18, 2017

Federal prosecutors in Brazil have opened an investigation into the reported massacre of 10 members of a previously uncontacted tribe. 

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As Trump Negotiates on Immigration, His Base Fumes

Friday, September 15, 2017

When reports emerged this week that President Trump had formed a plan with Democrats to protect DACA recipients, hard-line conservatives quickly voiced their outrage.

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San Diego Struggles to Address Severe Hepatitis A Outbreak

Thursday, September 14, 2017

For the past year, San Diego has been in the midst of a major Hepatitis A outbreak. The city has responded with a street washing program, but more cases are expected to be reported. 

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An Unlikely Duo 'Welded' Together Together By War

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

The new book “Shooting Ghosts” examines the complex and sometimes emotional relationship between war photographers and members of the U.S. military. 

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Hazardous Pollutants Rain Down on Houston's Devastation

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, 4.6 million pounds of airborne emissions were released.

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In Trump's America, A Patchwork of LGBTQ Workplace Protections

Monday, September 11, 2017

In July, the Department of Justice filed a brief in a federal court case that backtracked on an Obama era position on workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

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New TV Shows to Watch for This Fall

Friday, September 08, 2017

From Netflix to HBO and NBC, here's a preview of some of the biggest new shows hitting the small screen this fall. 

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