Nancy Solomon appears in the following:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Why Advocates Say D.C. Statehood is Long Overdue
Monday, April 05, 2021
Momentum has grown around statehood for Washington, D.C., and advocates say it has wide-ranging implications on issues ranging from racial equity to gun control.