Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

Deadline Looms in Texas Over Sanctuary City Law

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

A Texas law signed in May would undercut the abilities of "sanctuary cities" to protect undocumented immigrants. A federal judge has until Friday to grant an injunction.

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North Korea Bucks the U.N. With Latest Missile Test

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Early Tuesday, North Korea fired a ballistic missile over a northern Japanese island. In response, President Trump said that "all options are on the table."

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Tropical Storm Harvey: As Waters Continue to Rise, Health Risks Swell

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

On today's show: There are short-term and long-term risks associated with natural disasters, including exposure to chemicals, and the spread of infectious disease. 

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Long Before Harvey, Scientists and Engineers Raised the Alarm on Houston

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Over the past few years, scientists and engineers in Texas have been issuing warnings, saying Houston wasn't ready for a massive storm. Why weren't these warnings heeded?

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Illinois Moves to Protect Undocumented Immigrants With Trust Act

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

The law, which has broad bipartisan support, prohibits state and local law enforcement from detaining undocumented immigrants based solely on their immigration statuses.

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As Consensus Around Pre-K Grows, Access Still Lags

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Across the country, 40 percent of four year olds are enrolled in some form of publicly-funded early education program. But the question of who gets access all depends on where you live.

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Moscow Mirage? New Reports Reveal Russian Trump Tower Plan

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

While Donald Trump was campaigning to become president, a business associate sought out commercial interests for him in Russia, including a deal to build a Trump Tower in Moscow.

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War Gear, Coming to a Street Near You? Trump Lifts Police Ban on Military Equipment

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump Administration’s plans to lift a partial ban on military equipment used by local police departments.

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Stories From The Storm

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

On today's show: An update on Hurricane Harvey, plus a look at a new investigation into Trump's business dealings in Russia, an analysis of early childhood education, and much more.

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National Weather Service Director: This is Why Harvey is Different From Other Storms

Monday, August 28, 2017

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a dire warning about Hurricane Harvey. Louis Uccellini, director of the NWS, explains why the agency is calling this an unprecedented event.

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Overcoming Race in a Non-Traditional Adoption

Monday, August 28, 2017

Lakshmi Iyer, an Indian-American, and Brandy Stein, a white woman, have an unusual story to tell. Lakshmi adopted Brandy's two daughters at birth.

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Hurricane Harvey Causes Catastrophic Flooding in The Lone Star State

Monday, August 28, 2017

Thousands in Texas are facing catastrophic flooding, heavy rains, and power outages from the wrath of Hurricane Harvey. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo weighs in on the response here.

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Atlanta Shutters Only Remaining Homeless 'Shelter of Last Resort'

Monday, August 28, 2017

Despite not having a new center to locate homeless persons, the city of Atlanta is closing its last so-called "shelter of last resort" in the city. 

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Trump's Arpaio Pardon Draws Bipartisan Criticism

Monday, August 28, 2017

On Friday, President Trump pardoned former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted of criminal contempt in late July. Arpaio is notorious for his severe anti-immigrant policies. 

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Harvey Devastates Houston, Trump's Controversial Pardon, Race, Identity and Adoption

Monday, August 28, 2017

On today's show: A look at the catastrophic flooding in the Lone Star State; what Joe Arpaio's pardon means for the rule of law; two mothers open up about their interracial adoption. 

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A Week After Charlottesville, Where Do We Stand?

Friday, August 18, 2017

It's been a week since a terrorist drove a car into a group of counter-protesters in Charlottesville, VA. How has the nation reacted to the violence?

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, August 18, 2017

Reviews of the new films hitting the box office this weekend, including "Logan Lucky" and "Patti Cake$."

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Understanding a Total Solar Eclipse

Friday, August 18, 2017

A look at how humans have come to understand eclipses. 

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Burmese Rohingyas Persecuted in Growing Humanitarian Crisis

Friday, August 18, 2017

In an increasingly democratic Myanmar, growing numbers of Rohingya Muslims are still being forced to flee their country.

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How Athletes Are Responding to Charlottesville

Friday, August 18, 2017

While many athletes of color have denounced white nationalist groups, Takeaway sports contributor Dave Zirin argues white athletes needs to step up as well.

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