Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

Puerto Rico Recovery Plagued With Controversy

Monday, October 30, 2017

This weekend in Puerto Rico, a controversial contract to restore power to the island was canceled. Two million people are still without electricity.

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Manafort, Gates Charged With Conspiracy in Mueller Investigation

Monday, October 30, 2017

Paul Manafort, the president's former campaign chairman, and Rick Gates, Manafort's business associate, surrendered to federal authorities on Monday morning. 

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Public Radio Engineers Answer the Call in Puerto Rico

Monday, October 30, 2017

During Hurricane Maria, public radio station WIPR in Puerto Rico was knocked off the air. The radio and television station serves about a third of the island.

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Kenya Repeats its Election

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Voting is taking place in a contentious repeat presidential election in Kenya today, but there are serious concerns about whether it will be legitimate.

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Months After Harvey, A Family Fights to Pick Up the Pieces

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Two months after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, many are still putting their lives back together. The Takeaway hears from one family forced to relocate.

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The Struggle for Stability in Puerto Rico

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Four weeks after Hurricane Maria, only 25 percent of the island has power. One priest says the recovery just isn’t moving quick enough for many of the people he helps in his community.

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Confederate Symbols in Dallas Under Review

Thursday, October 26, 2017

After Charlottesville, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings created a task force to review Confederate monuments, street names, and parks in the city.

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50 Years On, Final Documents May Break the Mystery Around JFK's Assassination

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Today is the deadline for the release of all the remaining classified government records relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Will we learn anything new?

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The Start of a GOP Revolt?

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

A number of prominent Republicans are beginning to denounce President Donald Trump. But what does this growing chorus of anti-Trump voices really add up to?

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First Impressions On the Force From a Rookie Cop

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Officer Justin Milton is a relatively new recruit with the Dallas Police Department. He shares his impressions so far. 

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What Happens Next: The Future of Money

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Ancient stones on a tiny Pacific island can actually teach us a lot about Bitcoin, blockchains, and the future of money.

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The Start of a GOP Revolt?

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

A number of prominent Republicans are beginning to denounce President Donald Trump. But what does this growing chorus of anti-Trump voices really add up to? 

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Winning Dodgers and Astros Face Off In World Series Game 1

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Game one of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros kicks off tonight in Los Angeles. 

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In Texas, FEMA Response Continues to Lag

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

A brutal hurricane season across the Gulf and in Puerto Rico means FEMA is operating at max capacity, leaving many families waiting weeks for assessments and funds from the agency. 

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Waiting for Disaster Relief in Hurricanes' Wake

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

A brutal hurricane season across the Gulf means that FEMA is operating at max capacity. The Takeaway looks at how recovery efforts are unfolding in Orange County, Texas.

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Tens of Thousands March as Crisis Escalates in Catalonia

Monday, October 23, 2017

In Catalonia, nearly 500,000 people turned out to protest this weekend after the Spanish government began taking steps to replace the region's democratically elected government.

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Yemini Journalist Secures Visa After Being Barred From The U.S.

Monday, October 23, 2017

Despite having a Swedish passport, the U.S. would not allow Yemeni journalist Afrah Nasser to travel to New York to due to current travel ban guidelines. That changed today. 

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Opening Statements Begin In Kathryn Steinle Murder Trial

Monday, October 23, 2017

Steinle was killed in July 2015, and the man standing trial for her death is an undocumented immigrant named Jose Inez Garcia Zarate. Her death played a major role in the 2016 election.

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Portuguese Government Faces Backlash Following Deadly Forest Fires

Monday, October 23, 2017

More than 40 people have been reported dead in recent forest fires in Portugal. This is the country's second deadliest forest fire event of the year. 

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In California Communities, Schools Face a Steep Challenge After Deadly Fires

Monday, October 23, 2017

Later this week, schools in Santa Rosa are expecting to reopen. Lesson plans will now include new support systems, both for students and teachers who lost homes in recent wildfires.

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