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Wednesday, February 1 2017

• Neil Gorsuch is SCOTUS Nominee, A Non-Veteran Leads the VA, Transgender Boy Scouts February 1, 2017

  On today's show: Neil Gorsuch is nominated to the Supreme Court; David Shulkin may become the first non-veteran to lead the VA; the Boy Scouts open up their doors to transgender boys. (episode)

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  • President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch to SCOTUS February 1, 2017

    In what has been a very trying newsweek for President Trump, he&nbsp;announced Neil Gorsuch as his nominee to the Supreme Court Tuesday night.

  • Trump's Veteran Affairs Nominee Is An Unconventional Pick February 1, 2017

    On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs holds a hearing for VA secretary pick David Shulkin, a non-veteran and hold-over from the Obama administration.

  • Boy Scouts Reverse Rules for Transgender Boys February 1, 2017

    The Boy Scouts of America have begun accepting transgender boys,&nbsp;reversing a&nbsp;policy that goes back more than 100 years.

  • We Want to Hear From You, Mr. President: #100Days100Qs February 1, 2017

    Listeners&nbsp;pose questions and we ask the president in this&nbsp;partner series with PRI.

  • Author Paul Beatty's America Comes into Focus February 1, 2017

    Paul Beatty's writing&nbsp;visits themes of race, justice and identity in America. He returns to The Takeaway to put the current political climate into the context of how he views the world.

  • Trump Supporters Respond to Migration Ban February 1, 2017

    Protests broke out around the country over the weekend but for many Trump supporters, this executive order is exactly what they were hoping for.&nbsp;