Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

The History Behind President Trump's Accusations of "Disloyalty" Against Jewish Americans

Thursday, August 22, 2019

On Tuesday, President Trump said that any Jewish person who votes for a Democrat is either guilty of ignorance or “great disloyalty," an anti-Semitic trope that dates back centuries.

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How the Trump Administration is Affecting Women's Health Care Beyond Abortion

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

The lightning rod of Planned Parenthood and access to abortion could be overshadowing more widespread cuts to programs servicing women's health.

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Telepsychiatry in Schools Could Help More Children Have Access to Mental Health Treatment

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Telemedicine is allowing psychiatrists to help children in rural and urban areas where there is a lack of mental health professionals. 

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"In God We Trust": Louisiana Tests the Legal Limits of Religious Speech in Public Schools

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

In Louisiana, a 2018 law will go into effect this coming school year, requiring all schools to display the phrase “In God We Trust” in every building. 

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Brexit Negotiations Remain at a Standstill as Boris Johnson Prepares for G7 Summit

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

On Saturday, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will head to France for the G7 Summit, a meeting that's likely to highlight growing divides between several of the leaders in attendance.

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What the New Ebola Treatments Mean for Drug Development

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Two new Ebola treatments are not the only life-saving drugs on the horizon. There’s also been progress in the treatment of life-threatening diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.

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Weight Watchers Raises Eyebrows With a New App For Kids

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

"Kurbo" says it is meant to help kids learn healthy eating habits, but critics are concerned it will do the opposite.

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USCIS Backlog Leaves Thousands of Immigrants In Limbo

Monday, August 19, 2019

More than 90 percent of people seeking U.S. visas are waiting in line.

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The Tense Relationship Between Trump And Labor Unions

Monday, August 19, 2019

Labor leaders are split on how to handle a president who says he supports them but passes policies that don't.

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The Backlash Against Jay-Z's Partnership with the NFL

Monday, August 19, 2019

The rapper’s company will serve as the “entertainment strategist” for the football league, and many are calling into question Jay-Z’s motives.

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Trouble with the Stock Market. What Does This Tell Us About the U.S. Economy?

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Could this be a sign of an upcoming economic crisis?

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ICE Raids In Mississippi Last Week Left Some Children Without Parents

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Raids like this can be scaring for many children. 

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How Would Imposing More China Tariffs Impact Independent Toy Stores?

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Ann Kinzle, the owner of two independent toy stores in Chicago, said the tariffs could hurt her business. 

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Author Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Legacy of 'Apocalypse Now,' Forty Years Later

Thursday, August 15, 2019

"Apocalypse Now" continues to shape the way younger generations in the U.S. think about and relate to the Vietnam War. But the film is only concerned with the American side of the story.

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Wave of Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Expected As New York's Child Victims Act Takes Effect

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

For the next year, anyone who was sexually abused as a child in New York can sue people and institutions, no matter how long it has been.

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What a Deadly Explosion in Russia Could Mean for the Nuclear Arms Race

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Last Thursday, at least seven people were killed in Russia in what appears to have been an explosion involving a nuclear-propelled missile. 

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What's the Link Between Our Gut and Our Health?

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Recent research shows that antibiotics and the food we eat play a huge part in maintaining the bacteria in our gut…and could also play a big role in determining how much we weigh. 

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Police and Protesters Clash at Hong Kong Airport

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Thousands of protesters descended on the international airport in Hong Kong over the weekend and successfully shut the airport down. 

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SoulCycle Becomes Latest Brand to Reckon with a Social Media Boycott

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Stephen Ross, chairman of the parent company of SoulCycle and Equinox, came under fire last week for throwing a fundraiser for President Trump.

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What Climate Change Means for Food Production

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Last week, the UN released a report warning of the long term effects of climate change on our food supply.

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