Tanzina Vega appears in the following:
U.S.-China Trade War Enters Dangerous New Chapter
Monday, August 12, 2019
The Trump administration labeled the Chinese government a "currency manipulator" following a weakening of its currency.
What Does Justice Look Like for Jeffrey Epstein's Victims Now?
Monday, August 12, 2019
On Saturday morning, guards at the Metropolitan Correctional Facility discovered the body of Jeffrey Epstein, who has apparently died by suicide.
Issue of Suicides in U.S. Jails Extends Far Beyond Jeffrey Epstein
Monday, August 12, 2019
Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide dominated headlines over the weekend, and his high-profile case is just a part of the much bigger picture of suicides in jails across the country.
Ferguson: Five Years Later (A Takeaway Special Podcast)
Saturday, August 10, 2019
It's been five years since Michael Brown was shot and killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
Rethinking Public Spaces in the Wake of Mass Shootings
Thursday, August 08, 2019
As mass shootings continue to happen in public spaces, many people in the United States say their sense of safety has been deeply shaken.
A Leadership Crisis in Puerto Rico
Thursday, August 08, 2019
This week, Secretary of Justice Wanda Vazquez was sworn in as the island's governor, after previously saying she didn't want the position. What's ahead for Puerto Rico's government?
Former Police Captain Shares His Experiences of Ferguson
Thursday, August 08, 2019
Captain Ron Johnson, a veteran of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, led police operations in Ferguson for the weeks and months of protests following Michael Brown's death.
Ferguson's New Generation of Activists
Thursday, August 08, 2019
Michael Brown's death, and the protests that followed, inspired a new generation of activists in and around Ferguson.
Venezuela Hit with More U.S. Sanctions as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Thursday, August 08, 2019
The latest sanctions come more than three months after opposition leader Juan Guaidó's attempted coup stalled.
SNL Writer Julio Torres Steps in Front of the Camera to Show Viewers His Favorite Shapes
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
This week, Saturday Night Live writer Julio Torres is out with "My Favorite Shapes," a stand-up special that highlights his delightfully absurd sensibilities.
India Revokes Kashmir's Autonomy
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
The region is now under a complete news and communication blackout while much of India celebrates.
Toni Morrison's Legacy
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Listeners reflect on the work and life of author Toni Morrison.
Reflecting on Ferguson, Five Years Later
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
It's been five years since Michael Brown was shot and killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
The Danger of Linking Mental Illness to Mass Shootings
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
The American Psychiatric Association said that gun violence is a public health crisis and that “the overwhelming majority of people with mental illness are not violent."
How Are You Processing the Mass Shootings?
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Listeners react to the recent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.
Saudi Arabia Will Expand the Rights of Women
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
But the announcement comes at a time when Saudi Arabia and its de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, are under intense scrutiny for their record of human rights abuses.
Can We Reduce Domestic Terrorism in the U.S.?
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
In remarks from the White House on Monday, President Trump talked about possible tools to detect mass shooters before they strike.
The Physical and Psychological Toll of Surviving a Mass Shooting
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
While much of the media coverage on mass shootings is focused on death tolls, the recovery process for survivors of mass shootings tends to get overlooked.
The Hidden Failings of Family Medical Leave
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
The Family Medical Leave Act, which mandates 12 weeks of unpaid leave, is more difficult to benefit from than one might imagine.
Has Anything Changed in Flint?
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Like in 2016, the 2020 presidential candidates continue to talk about and visit Flint, yet many residents still don't have safe water.