Katerina Barton appears in the following:
How Corporate Lobbying Influences Lawmakers
Friday, October 22, 2021
Are lobbyists influencing Senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on President Biden’s Build Back Better vision?
Why Offshore Oil Drilling is So Bad For The Environment
Thursday, October 21, 2021
An oil spill in Orange County, California, and another in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida, has reignited a debate over the safety of offshore drilling.
The Story of Jelani Day
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
There are still many unanswered questions about the death of Jelani Day in Bloomington, IL. The Takeaway asks what would be different if Black lives truly mattered.
State Politics Heating Up Across Country
Friday, October 15, 2021
Political round table with Jessica Taylor and Zach Motellaro about gubernatorial elections, party strategies, key local issues, and more.
The Experience of Resettling as an Afghan Refugee
Friday, October 15, 2021
A little over a month after the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, more than more than 55,000 Afghans have been relocated to the U.S
Illinois Leads the Country in Banning Interrogators Lying to Minors
Thursday, August 12, 2021
In July, Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to ban police from lying and using deception tactics in interrogations with minors.
Alabama Union Coal Mine Workers Enter Fifth Month of Strike
Thursday, August 05, 2021
More than 1,000 union miners from Warrior Met Coal in Brookwood, Alabama, are striking for higher pay and increased benefits.
Public Health Officials Are Increasingly Facing Threats
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Public health officials in the U.S. have increasingly been facing threats by those who oppose the measures these experts put forth to combat the coronavirus.
"My Lungs Are Still Not the Same": The Long Road to Recovery from COVID-19
Thursday, August 06, 2020
The Takeaway hears from former guest David Lat on his experience recovering from COVID-19.
Education Support Staff Give Their Take on School Reopenings
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
The Takeaway speaks with a librarian and hears from other non-teaching staff who are concerned about schools reopening in the coming weeks.
Even With PPP Loans, Small Businesses Struggle to Stay Afloat
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program loans—also known as PPP loans—were intended to help small businesses weather the storm of COVID-19.
What Does Summertime Sound Like This Year?
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
In lieu of a song of the summer this year, we take it back to a 90s classic: "Summertime."
Teachers Share Their Thoughts on the Upcoming School Year
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Two teachers speak with The Takeaway about returning, or not returning, to teach for the 2020 school year.
How Schools Across the Country Plan to Reopen this Fall
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Plans to reopen schools vary from state to state, while school districts still have a lot of planning to do before they are ready for the 2020 school year.
Trump Rolls Back Environmental Protections; Biden Plans for Expanded Clean Energy
Thursday, July 16, 2020
In the same week that President Trump announced revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act, Biden announced a $2 trillion climate plan.
Julián Castro on Black Lives Matter, Leadership within the Latino Community, and More
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The Takeaway speaks to Julián Castro, former HUD Secretary under the Obama Administration and previous Democratic presidential candidate.
Descendants of Confederate and Colonial Leaders Call for Their Memorials to be Taken Down
Monday, July 13, 2020
The descendants of both General Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jefferson want the full history of the United States to be brought to light.
What is the Business Side of Developing a Vaccine?
Thursday, July 09, 2020
The world is waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine and the US government is spending billions of dollars to develop one.
What Will COVID-19 Mean for Higher Education in the Fall?
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Colleges and universities across the U.S. are grappling with when and how to reopen in the upcoming school year, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
A Look at the U.S. Labor Market as Emergency Unemployment Benefits Are Set to Expire
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Halfway through the year and more than three months into the coronavirus pandemic, The Takeaway looks into how the US labor market is faring.
