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The Takeaway examines the Republican National Debate, we look at an innovative program at Lake Area Technical Institute, and we hear the true story of one hero. (episode)
Seven Republican candidates took to the stage to debate last night in Iowa as Donald Trump carried out a boycott.
College admissions officers from 83 universities, including the Ivy League, plan to change their admissions process to attract and admit a more diverse student body.
At Lake Area Technical Institute, a partnership with dealers of Caterpillar equipment is preparing community college students for life in the workforce.
A new Obama Administration executive order requires companies with 100 employees or more to report salary information by gender, race, and ethnicity to the federal government.
Hollywood loves its heroes, and the latest Disney movie—based on the true story of one of the Coast Guard's most courageous rescue missions—fits the bill.
Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, drops by to review "The Finest Hours," "Son of Saul," and "Kung Fu Panda 3."
Adam Ferrara, an actor, comedian, and host of Top Gear U.S., make his case for why the robotic arm is America's greatest innovation. (article)
Colin Consavage, an 11-year-old kid who made his own prosthetic hand with a 3D printer, make his case for why the 3D printer is America's greatest innovation. (article)
Melinda Gates, philanthropist and wife of Microsoft Founder Bill Gates, make her case for why the cell phone is America's greatest innovation. (article)
Chris Catrambone, an American entrepreneur that is rescuing migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean, make his case for why the GPS is America's greatest innovation. (article)
As part of The Takeaway's new series, Richard Einhorn, an American composer, make his case for why the hearing aid is America's greatest innovation. (article)
As part of The Takeaway's new series, Nadoolman Landis, a Hollywood costume designer, make her case for why the sewing machine is America's greatest innovation (article)
The Takeaway looks back at the Challenger disaster, we chat about the value of a family meal, and we hear public radio in a new way. (episode)
Ted Cruz's foreign policy advisor explains how the candidate would confront ISIS, deal with Iran, and be America's steward throughout the world.
The Zika virus, a mosquito-born illness, has been correlated with severe birth defects.
As part of The Takeaway's new series, former NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelly argues that Kevlar should be named America's greatest innovation.
Lanice Lawson, a Flint native and registered nurse, has started a GoFundMe page that's raised nearly $45,000 and delivered over a quarter of a million water bottles to Flint residents.
Though she lost her life in the Challenger disaster 30 years ago, teacher Christa McAuliffe continues to push young people to reach for the stars.
Research shows that regular family meals can benefit both children and parents. But family dinners don't have to be stressful.
Fans of public radio will find something fresh and familiar in TJ Reynold's new album NPR. He has remixed the theme songs of The Takeaway, Marketplace, The Diane Rehm Show and others.
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Less than a week away from the Iowa caucuses, we look at just how important this next week is for the 2016 race.
The air conditioner has become a key tool in the preservation of art and artifacts, and it also changed American politics and geography.
Saudi Aramco, the largest energy company in the world based on the size of its oil reserves, may float shares of its business.
Ammon Bundy, the leader of a three-week-long occupation of a federal wildlife reserve in Oregon, is in police custody after a traffic stop that ended in a shootout.
A new law in Denmark would allow the search and seizure of valuable assets from asylum seekers. The government says the income will help pay for the burden of caring for these refugees.
This week, one of the nation's leading preventive medicine panels recommended that pregnant and women who have just given birth be screened for depression by a doctor.
Bernie Sanders wants a substantive campaign. But his celebrated viral ad is just sweet-looking artifice.
As part of The Takeaway's new series, Kirk Johnson, director of the National Museum of Natural History, make his case for why air conditioning is America's greatest innovation. (article)