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Monday, August 31 2015

• Today's Takeaways: Arctic Uncertainty, Raising a Global Nation, The Brilliance of Oliver Sacks August 31, 2015

  The Takeaway explores President Obama's trip to the Alaskan Arctic, we discuss the intersection of immigration and education, and we remember Oliver Sacks. (episode)

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  • The Uncertain Future of the Alaskan Arctic August 31, 2015

    President Obama is now&nbsp;the first U.S. president to visit the Alaskan Arctic. Will he support wildlife protection efforts or allow drilling in the region?

  • Fighting Over Royalties in America's Coal Country August 31, 2015

    There is a debate raging in the West over raising the royalties that energy&nbsp;companies pay for coal extracted from federal lands.&nbsp;

  • Raising a Global Nation August 31, 2015

    The classroom is America&rsquo;s future. But in&nbsp;an increasingly interconnected world,&nbsp;how do we raise a global nation? The Takeaway explores this in a multi-month series.

  • Searching for The Next Tennis Superstar August 31, 2015

    With the start of the U.S. Open today, a new generation of tennis players are trying to make their mark as the generation of Serena Williams and Roger Federer fades.

  • Remembering The Brilliance of Oliver Sacks August 31, 2015

    World-renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks died on Sunday at the age of 82. His friend and former colleague discusses his legacy&nbsp;and what made him so brilliant.

  • Violence and Revolution: The True Story of the Black Panthers August 31, 2015

    The Black Panther Party formed in response to police brutality against black Americans. What would've happened if the Panthers had other means to get their message across?