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U.S. Separates Mother and Daughter Fleeing Persecution Due to HIV Status
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
New reporting from WNYC examines the persecution of people living with HIV in Honduras and how asylum proceedings can split families, even when they're fleeing for the same reasons.
U.S.-Backed Juan Guaido Returns to Conflict-Stricken Venezuela
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
The U.S. has thrown its support behind the self-declared president of Venezuela, Juan Guaido. But who, exactly, is he?
What Jared Kushner's Relationship with the Saudi Crown Prince Means for the U.S.
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
A week after Jared Kushner's trip to the Middle East, we provide a closer look at his relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Voices from Alabama: Working Through the Aftermath of a Deadly Storm
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
23 are confirmed dead after tornadoes struck Alabama on Sunday. The Takeaway hears from local leaders on how the community is working together in the aftermath of the storm.
Can We Afford Non-Stop Teachers Strikes?
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Oakland teachers are the latest to win big in their strike for more money, smaller class sizes, and better conditions for students. Can the country keep paying for these strikes?
In Canada, New Political Crisis Rocks Justin Trudeau's Government
Monday, March 04, 2019
Trudeau's former attorney general, Jody Wilson-Raybould, testified last week that she was pressured to stop prosecuting a powerful Canadian company.
Thousands of Children Complained of Sexual Abuse in Immigrant Detention
Monday, March 04, 2019
A total of 178 sexual harassment complaints elevated to the Department of Justice alleged that adult staff members sexually assaulted immigrant children in HHS custody.
No Charges Against Sacramento Cops Who Killed Unarmed Black Man Last Year
Monday, March 04, 2019
The Sacramento district attorney announced this weekend that no charges would be filed against two officers who killed Stephon Clark in his grandmother's backyard last year.
Deadly Tornadoes Sweep Through Alabama
Monday, March 04, 2019
At least 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through Lee County, Alabama, on Sunday. The death toll is expected to rise.
The Cost of Being Queer
Monday, March 04, 2019
A new series from the podcast Nancy, "Queer Money Matters" explores how queer folks navigate an economy built for straight, cisgender people.
Indictment and Election Loom for Israel's Prime Minister
Monday, March 04, 2019
Israeli elections are just over a month away, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future may be more in jeopardy now than ever before.
Examining Michael Jackson's Legacy Through the Lens of His Accusers
Thursday, February 28, 2019
A new HBO documentary chronicles the lives of two men who say that Michael Jackson abused them as children.
Mayoral Elections Set the Stage for a New Chapter in Chicago
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Tuesday was Election Day in Chicago as voters went to the polls to elect a new mayor. Two candidates, both African-American women, are now heading into a runoff election in April.
Tensions Rise Between India and Pakistan
Thursday, February 28, 2019
A look at the longstanding tension between India and Pakistan in Kashmir and what further escalation could mean for the region.
How Michael Cohen Went from Loyal Attorney to Key Trump Critic
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Michael Cohen was once one of Donald Trump's fiercest supporters. Today, he's expected to bring revelations to the House Oversight Committee. What led to his unexpected turn?
You Asked, We Answered: The Mueller Investigation
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
From the latest on the investigation to the possibility of impeachment, we took your questions.
Cohen Testimony Puts Spotlight on Trump Organization
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
With the focus on Michael Cohen, we remember what's going on with the president's children and the Trump Organization.
Breaking Down the Key Players in the Mueller Investigation
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Beyond Michael Cohen, a number of other figures have emerged as targets of the Mueller investigation. The Takeaway breaks down the key players, from Paul Manafort to Roger Stone.
Attacks Against Brazil's Indigenous Lands Are on the Rise Under Bolsonaro
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
As a candidate for president, Bolsonaro campaigned on removing demarcations protecting indigenous lands from development.
Local Communities Feel the Effect of Change in Global Recycling Policies
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
On January 1, 2018, China stopped accepting any recycled plastic and unsorted scrap paper from overseas. Now, communities around the U.S. are seeing the consequences.
