Mythili Rao appears in the following:
Another Cold War? Russia Can't Afford It
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
The economic climate of today's Russia is nothing like the Soviet Union's was two decades ago — and that could be the crucial factor that prevents the current conflict over Crimea from escalating.
The Trial That Unleashed Child Abuse Hysteria
Monday, March 10, 2014
The Retro Report documentary team looked back at a courtroom drama that dragged on for years, and produced a climate of mistrust between parents and preschool teachers during the mid-...
History of the Paralympics and Superhuman Flow
Friday, March 07, 2014
The 2014 Paralympic Winter Games begin Friday in Sochi, with athletes representing more than 45 nations. Though it wasn't always this way, today the games are as elite in the sporting...
Is the SAT Still the Right Metric to Test Student Aptitude?
Thursday, March 06, 2014
On Wednesday, College Board President David Coleman announced that SAT is getting re-calibrated. Its vocabulary words will be less arcane and more in alignment with what students enco...
In the Crimea Crisis, the U.S. Turns the Screw
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Is the Ukraine crisis a reassertion of Russian pride and is Crimea becoming the symbol of Russia's reemergence as an empire in Eastern Europe? Many on Capitol Hill and in academia hav...
Inside the Intersection of Faith and Rhythm in Islam
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
The role of music within Islam has long been a source of deep controversy and debate in the Muslim world. Some Islamic scholars believe music is strictly forbidden, while others have ...
Here are the U.S.'s Options in the Ukraine
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Russian forces in Crimea, violent protests in Kiev, escalating tensions between West and East. Here's a breakdown of the proposals Congressional leaders are crafting in response to the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
China's Stake in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
With Russia in the spotlight, China is watching the unrest in Ukraine from the sidelines. In recent years, China has invested a total of $10 billion dollars in Ukraine, and pledged $8...
The Crimea Crisis: Views from Moscow & Ukraine
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
The international community is on edge as the crisis between Ukraine and Russia continues to develop. Today The Takeaway examines the crisis in Crimea from the Russian and Ukrainian p...
Affordable Healthcare? It Depends Where You Live
Monday, March 03, 2014
You'd expect people in wealthier communities to pay higher premiums, and more moderate or low-income communities to pay lower premiums, but it doesn't always work out that way. Here's why.
Literature Offers Lessons For Growing Russian-Ukrainian Crisis
Monday, March 03, 2014
The tensions surrounding Ukraine's relationship with Russia have deep historic origins. Ukraine is a place with a culture and society entirely distinct from that of Russia, and yet on...
Winter Misery Index Measures How Horrible Your Winter Really Is
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
How miserable has your winter been? Is it the worst winter ever? The worst winter since that one winter when you were a kid? If you’re a Minnesotan, there’s no need to be so imprecise...
Examining Ukraine's Uncertain Future
Monday, February 24, 2014
Who is in charge in Ukraine? Will President Yanukovych face charges of mass murder? How might Ukraine move forward during this uncertain time? What action should the international com...
Violence & Political Unrest Continues to Erupt in Ukraine
Friday, February 21, 2014
For the past few days, live video from Kiev's Independence Square has been streaming in real time, giving people around the world a first-hand glimpse at the scope and scale of the protests.
The Most Memorable Olympic Heroes of All Time
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Back during the time of the ancient Greeks, the word "hero" was used in a very different way. For the ancient Greeks, it didn’t just describe someone who was victorious or noble. It a...
How "Network" Predicted Today's Media Culture
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
"Network," the 1976 film directed by Sidney Lumet, won four Academy Awards that year. But almost 40 years later, more significant than any of its accolades is the lasting statement th...
A Nail in the Coffin for Organized Labor?
Monday, February 17, 2014
In Tennessee, a vote was held over the weekend that many believe could be a nail in the coffin for organized labor. Workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant voted against joining the...
President: From the Origins of the Word to a Crazy Rabbit Attack
Monday, February 17, 2014
In honor of President's Day, we take two historical looks at the American presidency. First Mark Forsyth looks back at the word's humble origins and traces just how it came to have th...
The Future of Secondary Education in America?
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Chicago's Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy is working to prove that the old way maybe isn't always best. At Sarah E. Goode, students attend high school for six years, graduating with a hig...
Meet The Hummus, A Fake News Site for Muslim-Americans
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
What’s so funny about being Muslim in America? Depending on who you ask, quite a bit. Inspired by the scope of Al-Jazeera and the irreverence of The Onion, three young Muslim-American men have launched their own culturally flavored fake news publication: The Hummus.
