Katerina Barton

Associate Producer for The Takeaway

Katerina Barton appears in the following:

"Remain in Mexico" Border Policy Reinstated Under Biden Administration

Wednesday, December 08, 2021

A federal court ruled that the Biden administration had to reinstate the contentious border policy, but how different is this administration's immigration policies from its predecessor?

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Diaper Need Is an Invisible Part of Poverty in the U.S.

Tuesday, December 07, 2021

The the issue is wide-ranging: 1 in 3 families cannot afford an adequate supply of diapers for their children.

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Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams Second Bid for Governor: How the Political Landscape Has Changed

Friday, December 03, 2021

On Wednesday, Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced via Twitter that she would once again seek the office of governor of  Georgia.

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"Mississippi Goddam: The Ballad of Billey Joe:” An Exploration of History, Southern Identity, Policing and Race

Thursday, December 02, 2021

The Takeaway speaks with Al Letson, the host of Reveal, about their investigative podcast series that looks into the death of a Black high school football star, Billie Joe Johnson.

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Environmental Defenders Are Being Killed, Threatened for Protecting Their Land

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

2020 was the deadliest year on record for environment and land rights defenders around the world, and more than one third of the victims were Indigenous persons.

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Managing our Mental Health During the Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

A conversation with Dr. Vaile Wright about identifying and managing mental health during the holidays.

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How to Cope with Grief and Loss During the Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Covid-19 has claimed more than 5 million lives globally. That means many families have an empty chair at the holiday table this year.

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Why Transgender Day of Remembrance is Especially Significant This Year

Friday, November 19, 2021

2021 has been the deadliest year for transgender or gender non-conforming people on record — and most of those killed were Black or LatinX.

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Left to Die in Texas Jail Custody

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The Takeaway speaks to a reporter about the Texas Observer investigation into Texas jails: "Locked Up and Left to Die."

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Pandora Papers Expose Hidden Finances of World's Wealthiest and Most Powerful People

Monday, November 15, 2021

The Pandora Papers exposed hidden financial secrets of some of the world’s richest and most powerful people. In South Dakota, there are millions of dollars in secretive trust funds.

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Redistricting and Voting Rights

Friday, November 12, 2021

Redistricting is underway in many states, and as lawmakers draw new political lines, it could leave masses of voters without a voice in their elections.

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Court Updates on Racial Justice Cases Across the Country

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Three cases cases across the U.S. highlight the American criminal justice and the problem with racial injustice.

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Are Millennials Afraid of Gen Z in the Workplace?

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

There are at least four generations now in the workplace: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. Do these different generations affect workplace dynamics?

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What is Driving the Truck Driver Shortage?

Monday, November 08, 2021

The Takeaway looks at the so-called "truck driver shortage," examines the factors involved, and talks to two female long-haul truckers.

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Key Takeaways from COP26 Climate Summit

Friday, November 05, 2021

World leaders began meeting in Glasgow, Scotland for the UN's COP26 climate summit to discuss targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming.

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Mayors Campaign on Public Safety and Policing

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

An uptick in crime led many mayors across the country to campaign on public safety and policing, distancing themselves from calls to "defund the police."

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“Going for Broke,” Looks at Financial Instability in the United States with Personal Stories

Monday, November 01, 2021

The Takeaway speaks with Ray Suarez, the host of the limited series podcast “Going for Broke,” from The Nation magazine and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.

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The Inscrutable Senator Kyrsten Sinema

Friday, October 29, 2021

Last week, five members of Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s Veterans Advisory Council stepped down, calling her “one of the principal obstacles to progress." We talk to one of those members.

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A Look at the Worker Shortage in the Food Service Industry

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The Takeaway hears from restaurant owners and workers about the worker and wage shortage in the restaurant industry. 

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The Role Facebook Played in the Attack on the U.S. Capitol

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Facebook is facing its latest round of scrutiny after a collaboration of American newsrooms started publishing a series of stories called The Facebook Papers.

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