The Takeaway Featured Series
America’s New Credentials
This special series examines innovations in higher education systems and institutions that are expanding college access and increasing post-secondary attainment and success. Support for America’s New Credentials is provided by The Joyce Foundation.
Uncomfortable Truths: Confronting Racism in America
When it comes to race in America, who aren't you talking to? The Takeaway is hosting conversations with people who otherwise would not sit down together to talk about race.
Commuted: Life After Prison
Aaron Glasscock was 22-years-old and two months shy of graduating from college when he was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine in 1999. Nearly 20 years later, Aaron’s sentence was commuted. The Takeaway follows Aaron’s story here.
Trashing the High Seas
In this special series, explore the world’s oceans, how human behavior is changing them, and what can be done to sustain large bodies of water for future generations.
People Get Ready: Protest Music of The Summer of ‘16
In this turbulent summer of 2016, The Takeaway turns to musicians who use their music to protest the status quo and inspire others.
Examining the Lives of America's Caregivers
The Takeaway peeks into the lives of American caregivers to learn what it is like to care for an adult child with Autism, an injured veteran, a disabled loved one, and an aging population suffering from dementia.
Alvin Hall Goes Back to School
Alvin Hall was his school's first black valedictorian, but he says his photo was replaced with a picture of two white classmates. The Takeaway joined Alvin as he returned to Wakulla, Florida for an emotional journey back in time.
In Focus: Exploring Black Representation in Entertainment
After back to back years of #OscarsSoWhite, 2016 has opened up promising new opportunities for black Americans in entertainment. In this special series, The Takeaway is exploring the history and rise of African-Americans in television, film, and theater.
The Search For America's Greatest Innovation
The Takeaway's Search for America's Greatest Innovation is a celebration of American ingenuity.Our series is produced in partnership with ASME, the American Society for Mechanical Engineers, and the Lemelson Foundation.
The Community College Challenge
Community colleges are key to growing our economy and expanding opportunity. Over the course of the 2015-16 academic year, The Takeaway presents an original series offering a unique look at community colleges across the United States.
Under Her Skin: Living With Breast Cancer
Researchers have found a widening survival divide between black and white women diagnosed with breast cancer. The Takeaway’s award-winning series, “Under Her Skin: Living With Breast Cancer,” shares the stories of three African-American women coping with the disease.
Brave New Worlds: Looking for Life in The Goldilocks Zone
Along with two leading NASA astronomers, The Takeaway explores distant worlds that are found light years away from Earth. Go for a journey through the universe, figuratively speaking, with a sensory imagining of how these worlds would look and feel.
Who's Policing The Police? A Series on Police Accountability
The Takeaway looks behind the scenes at local departments across the country, from New Jersey, where police in-fighting and lawsuits have cost tax-payers millions, to Seattle where the police department is now operating under a federal consent decree.
Examining the Lives of America's Caregivers
The Takeaway peeks into the lives of American caregivers to learn what it is like to care for an adult child with Autism, an injured veteran, a disabled loved one, and an aging population suffering from dementia.
