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The Takeaway is hosting conversations with people who otherwise would not sit down together to talk about race, and we want to invite you to participate. (article)
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. (episode)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.