Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

How U.S. Heat Waves Are Making It Harder to Beat COVID-19

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Heat waves throughout the Southwest could be contributing to the spread of the coronavirus.

Breaking Down Tuesday's Election Results for Alabama, Maine, and Texas

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

On Tuesday, elections were held to determine Senate candidates for important races in Alabama, Texas, and Maine.

Why Arizona's Latino Communities Are Being Hit Hard by COVID-19

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

In Arizona’s Maricopa County, Latino residents have been twice as likely to become infected with COVID-19 as non-Latino residents.

Do We Need to Reform Death Investigation in the U.S.?

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Medical examiners and coroners can sometimes minimize police responsibility during incidents of misconduct. 

Florida Reports Highest Single-Day Increase in Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

Monday, July 13, 2020

Florida has been leading the nation in new cases of the coronavirus in recent weeks, followed by California, Texas, and Arizona.

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.

Understanding the Supreme Court's Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty in Eastern Oklahoma

Monday, July 13, 2020

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation still has criminal jurisdiction over Eastern Oklahoma, land that was designated to them through treaties in the 1800s.

What Has COVID-19 Meant for Children's Mental Health?

Monday, July 13, 2020

As the new school year approaches, there are growing concerns about what this crisis has meant for children’s mental and developmental health.

New Documentary 'Through the Night' Highlights the Essential Nature of Child Care

Monday, July 13, 2020

In 2016, director Loira Limbal started making a film about Dee's Tots, a 24-hour child care center, to highlight the essential caregiving that frequently goes undervalued in the U.S.

'Mucho Mucho Amor' Director on the Life of Legendary Astrologer Walter Mercado

Thursday, July 09, 2020

Cristina Costantini, co-director of a new documentary about Walter Mercado, joins The Takeaway to discuss the famed astrologer's life and legacy.

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What Does the Latest SCOTUS Decision Mean for Birth Control Access?

Thursday, July 09, 2020

In a 7-2 decision, the court upheld a Trump administration regulation allowing employers to deny contraceptive coverage to workers based on religious or moral grounds. 

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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. 

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Reckoning with Race in Public Media

Thursday, July 09, 2020

In the midst of a nationwide push for racial justice, public media is having a reckoning of its own.

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How Has Social Media Become So Divisive?

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Shoshana Zuboff, author of “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism," joined the Takeaway to discuss the role of social media in society and how it became the juggernaut it is today. 

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Restrictions on Beach and Pool Access Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Places of public recreation, including pools and beaches, have long been flashpoints of race and class conflict. 

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The Power of Fiction By and About Black People

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Best-selling author Jasmine Guillory joined The Takeaway to discuss the sudden interest in antiracism texts, the power of fiction, celebrating about Black lives, and more.

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Judge Orders Shut Down of the Dakota Access Pipeline in a Major Blow to the Trump Administration

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

The Trump administration was dealt a major blow on Monday when a district court said the Dakota Access Pipeline must shut down by August 5th.

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COVID-19 Presents Major Economic Burden for Domestic Workers

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

In recent months, even as some industries have gradually reopened, many domestic workers are still losing jobs and wages due to the pandemic.

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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.

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Pandemic Parenting: Balancing Work, Kids, and Mental Health

Monday, July 06, 2020

Many parents across the country have gone months without childcare, due to the pandemic. Experts say some parents' mental health is suffering.

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