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Thursday, September 24 2015

  • Today's Takeaways: D.C. Pope, Ending Homelessness, and Mark Bittman September 24, 2015

    The Takeaway looks at Pope Francis's speech to Congress, strategies for ending poverty, and what's next for Mark Bittman. (episode)

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    • The World Bank President Has a Plan to Eradicate Poverty September 24, 2015

      Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank, talks with The Takeaway about Pope Francis and their shared goals to eradicate poverty.&nbsp;

    • Pope Addresses U.S. Congress for First Time September 24, 2015

      The 266th Pontiff of the Catholic Church became the first Vicar of Christ to take the podium before a joint session of Congress today.

    • Behind the Scenes at The Vatican September 24, 2015

      Rachel Donadio, culture correspondent for The New York Times and the former Rome Bureau Chief, has covered the Vatican for years. She explains how Pope Francis is changing things.

    • The Rookie Candidate: Letty Hardi September 24, 2015

      Letty Hardi never thought of herself as having the qualities of a politician. She's just&nbsp;one of five candidates The Takeaway is profiling in our new series, "The Rookies."

    • L.A. Declares Homelessness a Public 'Emergency' September 24, 2015

      On Tuesday, Los Angeles municipal officials announced that the city's homeless crisis had&nbsp;reached a level of "public emergency." &nbsp;

    • How To Eliminate Homelessness September 24, 2015

      Overall, homelessness in the U.S. is has decreased&nbsp;since&nbsp;the great recession, but some areas have yet to show improvement. We explore&nbsp;what's working and what's not.

    • Mark Bittman: Why I'm Leaving The New York Times September 24, 2015

      This month, food commentator Mark Bittman will end his career as an&nbsp;op-ed columnist at the New York Times. He&nbsp;spoke with us about the bigger issues he plans to tackle next.