Nancy Solomon

Senior Reporter, WNYC

Nancy Solomon appears in the following:

The Work That Remains in the Wake of Guilty Verdict for Derek Chauvin

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin came as a relief to many nationwide, but the number of people killed by police since his trial began underscores the broader issues that remain. 

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Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case That May Change Gun Laws in U.S.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Supreme Court is hearing this case during a year with numerous instances of gun violence.

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Community Questions Lack of Transparency After Law Enforcement Killing of Andrew Brown Jr.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Andrew Brown Jr. was killed by Sherriff's Deputies in North Carolina.

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In a Rapidly Growing Audio Landscape, These Podcasts Are Worth Your Time

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

New Yorker podcast writer Sarah Larson joins The Takeaway to give her recommendations on podcasts worth checking out in this ever-growing audio landscape. 

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What the 2020 Census Data Means for States

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The first round of data from the 2020 census determines which states gain or lose representation in the House. 

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Former Assistants Speak Out on Allegations of Abusive Behavior by Producer Scott Rudin

Monday, April 26, 2021

The Takeaway speaks with the journalist who broke the story about Rudin's allegedly abusive behavior, and hears from two former assistants about their experiences working with Rudin.

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GOP States Are Pushing for Stricter Penalties for Protesters

Monday, April 26, 2021

On the heels of last summer’s racial justice uprisings, GOP states like Florida, Oklahoma, and Iowa are increasing legal punishments for protesters. 

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Biden Announces Commission to Explore Reforming the Supreme Court

Monday, April 12, 2021

Former President Trump’s appointment of three justices cemented the ideologically conservative 6-3 tilt. 

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How a Previously Unreleased Album Could Impact Prince's Legacy

Monday, April 12, 2021

This month, Prince’s estate announced that an unreleased album by the legendary musician will be coming out this summer. 

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Divisions Emerge Over Biden's Proposal to Raise the Corporate Tax Rate

Friday, April 09, 2021

One of the biggest debates emerging around President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal is how to pay for it.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Aging Infrastructure, Vaccine Appointments, And More

Friday, April 09, 2021

Governor Murphy joins the Takeaway for a conversation about the state’s pandemic response, school reopenings, and election reform in the state.

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Biden Announces Executive Actions to Address Gun Policy

Friday, April 09, 2021

The new actions attempt to address recent violent mass shootings in the U.S.

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A Procedural Ruling Allows Senate Democrats to Pass Some Bills with Simple Majority

Friday, April 09, 2021

This week, the Senate parliamentarian determined that Democrats could pass additional legislation through the budget reconciliation process. 

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What's Lost When Lesbian Bars Permanently Close their Doors

Thursday, April 08, 2021

Before the pandemic, the number of lesbian bars in the U.S. had dwindled down to just a handful. 

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Derek Chauvin Trial: Expert and Police Testimony Denounces Chauvin's Actions

Thursday, April 08, 2021

A look back at what experts and police witnesses have said this week. 

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Rethinking the Federal Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Last week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the creation of a new unit to coordinate between federal agencies on cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women. 

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How a Web of Bureaucracy is Preventing a St. Louis Civilian Board from Investigating Police Shootings

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

The Civilian Review Board is supposed to probe police shootings in St. Louis. But the department has not sent them materials for a single case. 

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How Vaccinated Individuals Are Interacting with Loved Ones

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

Takeaway listeners share how they're interacting with friends and family since receiving their vaccinations.  

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Cooking Shows Slowly Open Up to Broader Range of Cultural Backgrounds

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

The lack of representation on many popular cooking shows extends into the fine-dining world as a whole. The Takeaway speaks with chef Eric Adjepong about his experience on Top Chef. 

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Natalia Lafourcade and her Powerful Relationship with Traditional Mexican Music

Monday, April 05, 2021

Natalia Lafourcade discusses her Grammy win for her album "Un Canto por México, Vol. 1." 

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