Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

Conservative Christians Watch GOP Tax Bill With Hopeful Eyes

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The GOP tax bill would get rid of a rule that bars churches, and nonprofit charities from engaging in politics, which could create a new avenue for political spending.

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A Police Chief Strives for Transparency

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Deputy Chief Brian Foley of the Hartford Police Department in Connecticut says officers need to be honest, and fight for accountability. 

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The New Face of Progressive Politics

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Andrea Jenkins, who became the first openly transgender black woman elected in U.S. history when she won a Minneapolis City Council seat, discusses the future of the Democratic Party.

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Baltimore Detective Murdered Amid Corruption Investigation

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

The murder of a Baltimore detective has revealed a web of connections to an ongoing corruption investigation into the city’s elite Gun Trace Task Force.

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Democrats Confront Moral Clarity, Hypocrisy, and Political Reality

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Is the Democratic Party adequately responding to sexual harassment allegations against Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Representative John Conyers? One strategist weighs in.

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Is it Time to Change Age-of-Consent Laws?

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

In the wake of the #MeToo movement and the allegations facing Roy Moore, one expert says it's time to rethink age-of-consent laws — or replace them with something totally different.

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Bernie Sanders: The Democratic Party Needs Sweeping Reform

Monday, November 27, 2017

"There has to be a fundamental rethinking of the direction of the Democratic Party," says U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. 

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Running The Numbers on The Corporate Tax Rate

Monday, November 27, 2017

At the center of the Republican tax plan is a proposal to cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent. But what exactly do corporations do with the extra cash on hand?

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Want to Revolutionize Music? Introduce Equality Into the Studio

Monday, November 27, 2017

If female engineers and producers were working with Beyonce or Joan Jett, how would music be different? Amy Millan of the bands Stars and Broken Social Scene is on a mission to find out.

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Bernie Sanders: The Democratic Party Needs Sweeping Reform

Monday, November 27, 2017

In a new original series, The Takeaway is examining the future of America's political parties. Today, Sen. Bernie Sanders lays out his vision for a progressive Democratic Party. 

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Addiction Nation: Understanding America's Opioid Crisis

Friday, November 24, 2017

Some 77 million Americans are personally affected in some way by the opioid epidemic. During this special episode, The Takeaway explores the origins of this growing crisis.

Is the Doctor In? Fighting to Access The American Healthcare System

Thursday, November 23, 2017

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What does access to healthcare mean in a country where coverage isn't guaranteed? In this special podcast, explore healthcare access in America — what does it mean, and who has it?
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Is the Doctor In? Fighting to Access the American Healthcare System

Thursday, November 23, 2017

What does access to healthcare mean in a country where coverage isn't guaranteed? In this special podcast, explore healthcare access in America — what does it mean, and who has it?

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What Happens Next: The Future of Food

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Small farms can’t compete with large scale industrial farming in America, so what is the path forward for organic farms in the U.S.? 

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Bringing Churchill Back to the Big Screen

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Screenwriter Anthony McCarten talks tackling Churchill in 2017 for his latest movie, "Darkest Hour."

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Poll: Nearly Half of All Americans Avoid Politics at The Thanksgiving Table

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

A new poll finds that 47 percent of Americans avoid discussing politics at all costs during the holidays. If politics does come up, 10 percent say they’ll drink more to power through.

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How the End of Net Neutrality Could Alter the Digital Landscape

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

As the FCC plans to vote next month on vacating net neutrality, consumers are starting to worry about how policy changes might affect Internet use for individuals and small businesses.

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Tracking U.S. Involvement in the War in Yemen

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

As the war in Yemen continues, and Yemeni people face starvation and a cholera epidemic, the American media is failing to report on the U.S. role in the conflict. 

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Tracking U.S. Involvement in the War in Yemen

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

As the war in Yemen continues, and Yemeni people face starvation and a cholera epidemic, the American media is failing to report on the U.S. role in the conflict. 

Argentine Submarine Remains Missing With 44 Crew on Board

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

A search is underway to recover an Argentine submarine and its 44-member crew. Stormy seas have hindered rescue efforts, and there is a limited amount of oxygen available on board.

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