Todd Zwillich appears in the following:
Cracking the Code to the Iconic Song "American Pie"
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
What really happened "the day the music died"? The lyrics to “American Pie” were sold on Tuesday for over $1 million—and those lyrics could unlock the code to the song’s true meaning.
Identical Twins, One in Space, One on Earth
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Scott Kelly is scheduled for the longest mission ever on the International Space Station, while his identical twin brother, Mark Kelly, is scheduled to be his Earth-bound guinea pig.
Anti-Abortion Laws Flood U.S. State Houses
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
A new law in Kansas bans a common second trimester abortion procedure. But in 2015, state legislators have introduced 791 provisions related to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Science May Speak, But Money Talks
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Politicians often ignore facts because they don't align with their ideology. But scientists hype research to secure more funding.
Ballpark Figures: The Spanish-Language Voice of the Dodgers
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Next up in Ballpark Figures: Jaime Jarrín, the Spanish-language voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, takes us from a fence factory in East L.A. to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sen. Rand Paul Enters the Race for 2016
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Today, Senator Rand Paul declared his candidacy for president of the United States. How will his political legacy in Kentucky translate to the national stage?
Final Arguments Delivered in Tsarnaev Trial
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Two years after the Boston Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013, and one month after his trial began, accused bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has faced his final day on trial.
The Pilotless Plane: The Future of Air Travel?
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
In the aftermath of the Germanwings plane crash, some aviation experts say one way to prevent such a tragedy is to do away with pilots altogether.
Ballpark Figures: Milwaukee's Sausage Racers
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
All week we're celebrating baseball's unsung heroes. Here, Michael Dillon tells us why he decided to stage a giant costumed sausage race at the home of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Political Science: Where Evidence & Ideology Collide
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Plenty of politicians say they're not scientists. But when politics bumps up against science, there are consequences for all of us.
From Iraqi Official to ISIS Leader
Monday, April 06, 2015
Former Iraqi officials who were once loyal to Saddam Hussein have found a seat at the table behind the scenes with ISIS.
Kenyan Military Strikes Al-Shabab
Monday, April 06, 2015
In Somalia, the Kenyan military has begun bombing positions held by the militant group Al-Shabab. The campaign comes days after the terrorist group attacked Kenya's Garissa University.
Take Note: Use A Pen and Power Down The Laptop
Monday, April 06, 2015
New research indicates that students who take notes with laptops, rather than by hand, remember less and are more distracted.
Giant Snakes Have Taken Over The Everglades
Monday, April 06, 2015
Exotic pets no more, pythons and boa constrictors—growing up to 20 feet long and weighing hundreds of pounds—have taken over the Florida Everglades, destroying native species.
Ballpark Figures: The Hazards of Playing Mr. Met
Monday, April 06, 2015
The Mets kick off their regular season this afternoon in Washington, D.C. AJ Mass once donned the Mr. Met costume. Here, he reflects on the weird, woolly world of sports mascots.
Poetry Contest: Write An Ode to Your ZIP Code
Monday, April 06, 2015
We’re asking you to memorialize your federally appointed numerical designation by writing a poem about your ZIP code.
Sen. Menendez Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges
Thursday, April 02, 2015
Sen. Robert Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges. NJPR's Nancy Solomon, NJTV's David Cruz & The Takeaway's Todd Zwillich explain the charges.
Menendez on Federal Corruption Charges: 'I Will Be Vindicated'
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
The senior New Jersey Senator has been indicted for accepting gifts from a friend who is also a political donor.
One Company Wants To Tie The Internet To The Real World
Friday, March 27, 2015
A social media company called Banjo is trying to sort that nebulous cloud of tweets, trends, and posts to geography. The idea is to create an instant snapshot of any place at any time.
Yemen: A Mess Gets Messier
Friday, March 27, 2015
With U.S. forces absent from Yemen, one of the world's leading Yemen experts says it will weaken the local fight against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
