Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

Rapper Killer Mike on the Political Issues that Matter to Him in 2020

Thursday, January 16, 2020

The Takeaway talks to rapper Killer Mike about his activism, starting back when he was a teen, and gets his take on the 2020 candidate field.

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Why Some Newspapers Are Rethinking Presidential Endorsements

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Some newspapers are rethinking not only their endorsement process, but their entire editorial and opinion sections altogether.

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What to Expect in the Senate Impeachment Trial

Thursday, January 16, 2020

On Wednesday, the House voted to send the two articles of impeachment to the Senate.

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Women Are Opening Up About Their Salaries

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Talking about money has historically been something of a taboo, especially for women. But that's starting to change.

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Bloomberg's Spending Spree in the 2020 Race

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Pollsters are watching whether Bloomberg’s ad campaign has the potential to overshadow candidates who have more of a grassroots following.

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A Rift Within the Romance Novel Industry

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Romance is the publishing world’s most lucrative genre. 

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Anti-Regime Protests Break Out in Iran Over Shot Down Ukrainian Jet

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Citizens are expressing outrage over the government previously lying about having shot down the passenger plane.

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How the Politics of Gun Control Has Flipped

Monday, January 13, 2020

In Virginia, Democrats flipped the House and Senate in November, and now hold full control of the state government for the first time in a generation.

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Can Solar Energy Solve Puerto Rico's Energy Crisis?

Monday, January 13, 2020

Last week’s earthquake in Puerto Rico caused widespread power outages on the Island that left hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity for days.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Broke Up With the Royal Family

Monday, January 13, 2020

The decision has set off a fierce debate on both sides of the pond about tradition, responsibility, and the Royals’ treatment of Meghan Markle.

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Earthquakes Continue to Rattle Puerto Rico

Monday, January 13, 2020

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico on Saturday morning. 

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An Environmental Rule Change That Ignores Climate Change

Thursday, January 09, 2020

Federal agencies would no longer have to take climate change into account when measuring the environmental impact of major infrastructure projects.

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What's the Relationship between Journalism and Patriotism?

Thursday, January 09, 2020

As tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, a familiar debate is resurfacing on cable news.

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Child Care on the Campaign Trail

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

For many women running for office, paying for child care is a major hurdle.

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Is Willpower the Secret to Keeping New Year's Resolutions?

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

More and more psychologists are questioning the role of willpower in accomplishing our goals. 

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What Lawmakers Are Saying About the US-Iran Conflict

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

Plus, a look at what Congress is busy with these next few weeks.

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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Rocks Puerto Rico

Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Millions of Puerto Ricans woke up to a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. 

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Two Years Into the Time's Up Movement, Has Hollywood Changed?

Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Does the world of entertainment look better, and safer, because of the movement?

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The Aftermath of Soleimani's Death Since the U.S. Airstrike

Monday, January 06, 2020

How is President Trump's decision to assassinate a top Iranian commander playing out in Washington?

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How Tribal Members Are Shaping the Federal Government's Wildfire Strategy

Monday, January 06, 2020

In recent years, the federal government has been deferring more to tribal members who say that intentionally setting prescribed fires is the best way to lessen damage from wildfires.

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