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Welcome to The Takeaway Weekender! (episode)
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen cover all the bases with new releases, Sweatpants picks, an interview, Movie Therapy, and, of course, Trivia! (article)
The Takeaway talks to a black reporter about the perceived "whiteness" of public radio, we look at efforts to reform American prisons, and an unlikely viewing spot for the Super Bowl. (episode)
As the number of confirmed Ebola cases declines, Dr. Craig Spencer tells his story of being the first patient diagnosed with Ebola in New York City.
Recent investigations have found myriad problems on Rikers Island, the biggest jail complex in New York City. A former corrections commissioner has ideas for lasting change on Rikers.
The co-hosts of The Movie Date Podcast, Rafer Guzman, a film critic for Newsday and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for The Takeaway, review "Black or White" and "Project Almanac."
Every Friday, Sean Rameswaram, a producer with Studio 360 and host of the podcast Sideshow, rounds up the week in internet phenomena.
What constitutes a proper “public radio” voice? One black contributor says minority voices often feel the need to code-switch to be heard.
The sports bar might be the obvious spot for taking in the big game this weekend, but Seattle residents have found an unexpected gathering spot to watch their beloved Seahawks.
Ahead of the Super Bowl, we'll be giving you a daily dip for each day leading up to the game. Today we look at the "ultimate" Super Bowl dip: Guacamole.
The Takeaway explores a new high school requirement in Arizona, an intelligence program headed by the DEA, and domestic violence and the NFL. (episode)
After a controversial NFL season, The Takeaway looks at what the League has actually done to stop domestic violence as the Super Bowl approaches.
Ahead of the Super Bowl, we'll be giving you a daily dip for each day leading up to the game. Today we look at the elements that go into a game favorite: Slow cooker dips.
Arizona has become the first state to require all high school students to pass a citizenship exam in order to graduate. We created a quiz with real questions from the test—take it here.
Historians have opened a window back in time by restoring a block of photographic negatives discovered frozen in ice for nearly a century.
The DEA is running a domestic intelligence-gathering program. If you drive in populated areas, your movements have very likely been tracked.
In Matthew Burgess's novel "Uncle Janice," a young undercover cop is anxious to meet her quota in order to earn a promotion.
The new musical "Stagger Lee" features songs that tell the stories of the goodbyes and farewells that came with the Great Migration, a journey made by millions that reshaped our nation.
The Takeaway explores the situation in Ukraine, we look at the new foreign film "Timbuktu," and we explore PTSD in U.S. combat veterans. (episode)
In exchange for First Lieutenant Maaz al-Kassasbeh, female suicide bomber Sajida al Rishawi will go free.
If confirmed, Loretta Lynch will be the first black female attorney general in U.S. history.
The commander of the U.S. Armed Forces in Europe says that President Putin has ambitions to re-draw the map and is intent on creating a new rift in Europe.
The decision comes just days after the White House recommended imposing tougher restrictions on drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Ahead of the Super Bowl, we'll be giving you a daily dip for each day leading up to the game. Today we look at the elements that go into a hearty favorite: Entree dips.
All this week, The Takeaway is exploring how law enforcement has changed in the era of community policing. What is the view of this behind the badge? A retired cop weighs in.
"Timbuktu" has been nominated for a best foreign picture Oscar this year, but it's also been accused of making apologies for terrorism.
No one in the U.S. Army or Department of Defense tracks how many troops kill foreign enemies in war zones​, or the impact killing has on the soldiers who do it. Why not?
To graduate high school in Arizona, students will now have to pass a citizenship exam. Do you think you would pass? Test your knowledge here.
The Takeaway looks at the state of law enforcement in America, a Russian spy ring in New York City, and we explain why it gets so quiet when it snows. (episode)
A veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department says that he believes those stopped by police have to take more responsibility to ensure that a simple stop doesn't turn into a tragedy.
Ahead of the Super Bowl, we'll be giving you a daily dip for each day leading up to the game. Today we look at the elements that go into America's favorite dip: Salsa.
President Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia today to pay his respects for the deceased King Abdullah. But is the U.S. sending a mixed message to Saudi Arabia on human rights?
Yes, there are fewer cars on the roads. More people are holed up indoors. But if you put the human factors aside, there are actually scientific reasons why the outside gets less noisy.
Three men were charged with operating a Russian spy ring in New York City. They attempted to collect intelligence and recruit New York City residents as intelligence sources.
Dietrich von Hildebrand spoke out against Nazism a decade before Hitler's political rise. A historian reflects on Hildebrand's legacy, as the world remembers Auschwitz's liberation.
A new documentary considers the reasons for Thomas Edison's enduring fame, and the darker side of the great inventor's fiercely competitive nature.
The Takeaway talks with the man that developed the "broken windows" theory, we look at a new proposal being pushed by President Obama, and we explore the origins of terrorism. (episode)
George Kelling, one of the professors behind the "broken windows" theory of policing, says cops should operate on behalf of citizens, not in the name of racking up arrests.
Ahead of the Super Bowl, we'll be giving you a daily dip for each day leading up to the game. Today we look at the elements that go into a game favorite: Taco dips.
More than a million children attend day care or preschool programs in California, but it's nearly impossible for parents to access state records on the quality of these programs.
To the dismay and fury of GOP leaders, President Obama urged Congress to protect 12 million acres of Alaskan wildlife, a move that would prevent all future oil and gas development.
Greeks headed to the polls on Sunday, and voters elected one of the most radical left wing parties in Eurozone history, known as the Syriza.
Is ISIS having trouble maintaining tactical momentum amidst its continuing show of brutality? A veteran FBI analyst weighs in.
What draws people to terrorism? One anthropologist, Scott Atran, went into the field to try to find out.
Welcome to The Takeaway Weekender podcast! (episode)
In this week's podcast, Rafer and Kristen review 'Cake,' 'The Boy Next Door,' 'Strange Magic,' and 'Mordecai.' They also administer some Movie Therapy! (article)
The Takeaway explores a measles outbreak in California, we celebrate the 58th anniversary of the Frisbee, and we look at what's lost when a language dies. (episode)
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died Friday at the age of 90. He leaves behind a complicated legacy during a period of uncertainty for the Middle East.
Over the few years, a number of Southern California parents have decided against vaccinating their children. A new measles outbreak in the area has public health officials concerned.
Every Friday, Sean Rameswaram, a producer with Studio 360 and host of the podcast Sideshow, rounds up the week in internet phenomena.
"Strange Magic," "The Boy Next Door," and "Cake" hit the box office on this chilly weekend. Our Movie Date team lets us in on what's good.
We're in the dead of winter. To break the chill, we're celebrating an American summer icon, the Frisbee, which first went on sale 58 years ago this week.
Half of the world's 6,000 languages will be extinct in the next 50 years. We explore what's lost when a language dies.
From terrorism to climate change, Takeaway Host John Hockenberry explains why we should be optimistic even in the face of grim news in this latest blog post.