Katerina Barton

Associate Producer for The Takeaway

Katerina Barton appears in the following:

The Assault on Press Freedom in Russia

Thursday, March 17, 2022

As the Russia government continues to crack down on dissent and independent journalism, we check in on conditions for journalists reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

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How the Book "White Philanthropy" Challenges the Carnegie Corporation’s "An American Dilemma"

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The book “White Philanthropy: Carnegie Corporation’s An American Dilemma and the Making of a White World Order” examines the influential text and the powerful monied interests behind it.

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What Is the Threat of Russian Cyber Attacks?

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Although cyber attacks from Russia have been low-level in the conflict so far, there is rising concern that Russian-backed hackers could disrupt key infrastructure in Ukraine.

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“Writing with Fire” Shows Dalit Women Journalists Breaking Barriers

Thursday, March 10, 2022

The independent feature documentary, “Writing with Fire,” shows how the only newspaper run entirely by women in India is challenging systems of tradition, class, and power.

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Butterfly-Gate: How a Butterfly Center Became the Target of Far-Right Conspiracies

Wednesday, March 09, 2022

The National Butterfly Center sits on the U.S.-Mexico border and closed indefinitely in February due to fears of harassment from far-right conspiracy theorists and anti-immigrant groups.

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How Putin’s War Against Ukraine is Changing the Lives of Russians

Friday, March 04, 2022

Many Russian Americans and Russian immigrants living in the U.S. stand in solidarity with Ukraine, and against Putin’s aggression.

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A Look at the Texas Primaries and the Main Takeaways for Democrats

Thursday, March 03, 2022

We’re ramping up this midterm election year with the first primary election of the season in Texas, and we check in with how Democrats fared in the Lone Star State.

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What are Putin's Motivations?

Monday, February 28, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, we speak to Nina Khrushcheva about what's on Russian President Vladimir Putin's mind. 

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Texas Officials Issue Directive Calling Trans Health Care a Form of 'Child Abuse'

Friday, February 25, 2022

We hear from trans advocates about how Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's directive will impact trans young people in the state. 

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Has Policing Changed Since George Floyd’s Murder?

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, there were calls for sweeping police reform across the U.S.

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Language Around Race Left Out of Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Biden Administration has a bold new plan to address environmental injustice – the only problem? It doesn't mention race. 

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Biden Proposes To Split $7 Billion in Afghan Funds Left in the U.S.

Friday, February 18, 2022

Last week, Biden proposed to split funds from the Afghan central bank: half to support humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and half for victims of Sept. 11th attacks to pursue for damages.

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COVID-19 May Be Widespread in Deer

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

An analysis by researchers found that COVID-19 may be widespread among white-tailed deer, worrying experts about the possibility for the virus to mutate in wild animals.

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Tensions Rising Between Ukraine and Russia

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

U.S. Officials are warning that tensions on the Ukraine and Russia border could escalate this week.

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What’s Going on with Protests in Canada?

Friday, February 11, 2022

Far-right demonstrators, self-described as the “Freedom Convoy,” have been protesting for the past two weeks in Ottawa, Ontario against the Canadian government’s vaccine mandates.

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Prison Populations Increase Despite Success of Early Release Programs

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Why are prison populations rising while early release programs are succeeding.

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Some Small Business Owners Are Struggling To Have Their PPP Loans Forgiven

Wednesday, February 09, 2022

Although the Paycheck Protection Program was designed to forgive most loans if small business owners used them for specified expenses, some are struggling to have their loans forgiven.

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What is Biden's Doctrine?

Monday, February 07, 2022

As President Biden manages several global issues and crisis, The Takeaway looks at Biden's strategy for foreign policy a year into his presidency.

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Ukraine Update: Biden to Dispatch Additional Troops to NATO Allies

Thursday, February 03, 2022

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine seem to be persisting as White House officials on Wednesday said they will send 3,000 troops to NATO allies in Eastern Europe.

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Georgia at the Intersections: Voting Rights in Georgia

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

After the Georgia legislature passed restrictive voting legislation last year, a report by Mother Jones shows that voting restrictions have already made it harder for Georgians to vote.

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