Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

The Long Road Ahead for Puerto Rico

Friday, October 06, 2017

Reporter David Begnaud has been reporting from Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. He sits down today with The Takeaway to discuss what's next for the island.

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In Response to Las Vegas, Congress Considers 'Bump Stock' Ban

Thursday, October 05, 2017

Some members of Congress are calling for "bump-fire stocks," which were found in Stephen Paddock's hotel room, to be banned.

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Catalonia Voted for Independence: Now What?

Thursday, October 05, 2017

Unrest continues to simmer in Catalonia following Sunday’s independence referendum. Thousands of people are protesting police violence during the vote.

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Rethinking How to Reduce Gun Violence

Thursday, October 05, 2017

After a mass shooting, the resounding call from the public is to examine gun control. But what if mass shootings are not the best way to understand and respond to gun violence?

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A Congressman Recounts His Visit to Puerto Rico

Thursday, October 05, 2017

Representative Darren Soto of Florida recently returned from a trip to Puerto Rico. He talks about what he saw, and the recent aid response from the Trump administration.

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Strain of Super Malaria Emerges in Southeast Asia

Thursday, October 05, 2017

In Southeast Asia, a new strain of malaria is showing resistance to antimalarial drugs. Experts worry about a potential health crisis if the superbug spreads beyond the Mekong Delta.

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Yemen's Public Health Struggles Mount as Civil War Continues

Thursday, October 05, 2017

Yemen's hospitals and rural clinics cannot handle the mounting casualties between the war, the deadly cholera epidemic, and the severe food shortages. 

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Rethinking How to Reduce Gun Violence

Thursday, October 05, 2017

After a mass shooting, the resounding call from the public is to examine gun control. But what if mass shootings are not the best way to understand and respond to gun violence?

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Investigation: Two of President Trump’s Children Once Narrowly Avoided a Felony Charge

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

A joint investigation by WNYC, ProPublica and The New Yorker delves into questionable business practices at the Trump Soho Hotel in lower Manhattan.

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U.S. Virgin Islands Struggle Amid Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

While much of the focus has been on Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands have also struggled to recover in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

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'Disaster Capitalism' and the Attempts to Privatize Puerto Rico

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

Writer Naomi Klein discusses the latest attempts at privatizing the electric grid in Puerto Rico following the damage from Hurricane Maria.

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The Complicated Relationship Between Country Music and the N.R.A.

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

The intersection between the NRA and country music points to the complexity of gun culture in America. The Takeaway examines how the NRA has used country music to extend its brand.

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Country Music's Uneasy Relationship with the N.R.A.

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

The intersection between the NRA and country music points to the complexity of gun culture in America. The Takeaway examines how the NRA has used country music to extend its brand.

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Controversy over EPA's Nominee to Direct Chemical Regulations

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

The Senate holds a confirmation hearing today for Michael Dourson, the nominee to head the EPA’s chemical regulatory program. Dourson has fought against restrictions on toxic chemicals.

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In Cuba, U.S. Embassy Downsized After Mysterious Attacks

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

Embassy workers and their families have suffered traumatic brain injuries, dizziness, and hearing loss. The victims may have been the targets of some sort of sonic attack.

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After Las Vegas: Calls for Reform Amid Mounting Grief and Trauma

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

In the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in modern history, which killed more than 50 and injured hundreds, The Takeaway speaks with local Nevada officials.

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This Supreme Court Case Could End Gerrymandering

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

The outcome of this Supreme Court case could alter the political map in every state ahead of the 2018 midterm elections and beyond.

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Witnesses to Las Vegas Shooting Recall a Night of Horror

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

For concertgoers who were in Las Vegas Sunday night, the trauma of the attack is still fresh.

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After Las Vegas: Trauma, Grief and Calls For Reform After a Night of Horror

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

The city of Las Vegas is beginning to recover after the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. Rescue officials, lawmakers, and survivors examine the difficult path forward.

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The Loss of An Icon: Remembering The Legendary Tom Petty

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

Legendary rock musician Tom Petty died on Monday after suffering a full cardiac arrest in his home on Sunday night. He was 66 years old. 

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