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On today's show: Former Labor Sec. Robert Reich talks Trump; part II of "Commuted: Life After Prison;" a conversation with actor Minita Gandhi. (episode)
President Trump plans to increase military spending by $54 billion. The money will be taken from the EPA, the State Department, and social safety net programs.
The Trump administration pledges to bring 25 million jobs to America over the next decade, but can the president deliver? Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich weighs in.
Daycare centers on military bases are already understaffed and have long waiting lists, and President Trump's hiring freeze is making families scramble to find childcare.
In part II of the new series, "Commuted: Life After Prison," The Takeaway travels with the family of Aaron Glasscock as they meet him for the first time as a free man.
Hundreds of former employees are suing Sterling Jewelers, which operates Jared and Kay Jewelers, claiming they experienced consistent sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
In her one-woman show "Muthaland," Indian-American actor Minita Gandhi talks about finding her voice, and exploring culture, identity, spirituality, and sexual abuse.
On today's show: A look at a fatal shooting in the state of Kansas; why professional basketball players are getting political; Part I of our new series, "Commuted: Life After Prison." (episode)
After a tight and hotly contested race, Tom Perez was voted in as new chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday. Get to know him here.
Michael Anton, a senior national security official in the White House, has argued that Trump's election was necessary to stop "the ceaseless importation of Third World foreigners."
Following the recent shooting of two engineers from India, we talk with two Indian Americans from different generational backgrounds on what it means to be an immigrant in America today.
Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation magazine and host of "The Edge of Sports" podcast, explains why many NBA players and teams are revolting against President Donald Trump.
The 89th Academy Awards were celebrated for being the most diverse in decades, but controversy and chaos broke out when the wrong film was announced in the "Best Picture" category.
Aaron Glasscock was just 22 when he was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 1999 for a non-violent drug offense. Now 20 years later, Aaron’s sentence was commuted. This is his story.
American author Jodi Picoult confronts her own understanding of race and racism as a privileged white woman in the United States.
On today's show: An analysis of the Democratic Party with Howard Dean; EPA Head Scott Pruitt's ties to fossil fuels; 50 years of film that shaped American culture and society. (episode)
The Democratic Party will choose its new leader this weekend after a stinging defeat in the November election. Former DNC Chair Howard Dean says the Democrats need a new vision.
Following Scott Pruitt’s confirmation as head of the EPA, thousands of emails have been released documenting the former Oklahoma attorney general’s ties to fossil fuel industry.
Almost 14,000 people were evacuated from their homes in San Jose this week after the California city was hit with record-breaking floods.
An analysis of the nominees for Best Original Song, which include tunes from "La La Land," "Trolls," "Jim: The James Foley Story," and "Moana."
Fifty years ago, "The Graduate," "Bonnie and Clyde," "In the Heat of the Night," and a number of other landmark pictures were released. Here's how the year 1967 changed Hollywood.
Trayvon Martin's death in 2012 may have ignited a national debate on "Stand Your Ground" laws, but to understand these laws we must look at America's complex history with self-defense.
On today's show: A look at Donald Trump's plan to overturn protections for trans students; why Trump's stance on China worries U.S. colleges; how the universe is changing. (episode)
The Trump Administration intends to roll back Obama-era protections that allowed transgender students the right to use the bathroom of their choice.
Though there is a desire on the left for a broad-based protest movement, some argue that the failures of Standing Rock demonstrate that there's not yet sustained energy and clear goals.
A new study conducted over the course of 17 years finds that laws legalizing same-sex marriage are strongly correlated with a significant drop in teen suicide rates.
Some American colleges and universities could lose billions of dollars in tuition revenue from Chinese students if President Trump's tough talk on China disrupts their business model.
This week, scientists announced two major discoveries that have the potential to drastically alter modern understandings of the cosmos.
Joe Feingold, a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor, donated his violin to Brianna, a 13-year-old schoolgirl from the Bronx. Their story is being told in the new documentary, "Joe's Violin."
On today's show: A look at a meeting between the U.S. and Mexico, attacks on Jewish-American communities, and the increasingly dangerous journey for migrants crossing the Mediterranean. (episode)
The U.S. will now deport immigrants for minor offenses, and remove some restrictions of due process.
Following the lead of his daughter, President Trump finally acknowledged that America is seeing a new wave of anti-semitic violence.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly are in Mexico today for the start of a two day visit with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.
A new book argues that the Shia-Sunni divide has taken on a new form, and argues that how people practice their faith has become increasingly responsible for division in the Middle East.
The bodies of 74 migrants washed ashore in Libya on Monday. As spring approaches, more people will attempt to make the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean.
Of the many films nominated for Oscars this year, two focus their lenses on the migrant crisis. Two filmmakers in the running for an Academy Award talk to The Takeaway here.
By 2020, Americans may finally have a better understanding of what kind of person should be president of the United States, says Takeaway Host John Hockenberry.
On today's show: Congressional town halls heat up around the country; a new free speech case headed to the Supreme Court; journalist and author Daryl Davis on his new documentary. (episode)
General McMaster is a West Point graduate who earned a Silver Star for duty during the 1991 Gulf War, and is well regarded for his innovative military strategies.
Defense Secretary Mattis met with Iraqi leaders this weekend to reinforce the U.S. commitment in the fight against ISIS, as Iraqi forces mounted an offensive to take back western Mosul.
Republican Congressman Scott Taylor has been in office for about a month and a half after easily winning his election. The Takeaway went to his town hall in Virginia over the weekend.
When it comes to net neutrality and internet access in the Trump era, large telecommunications monopolies have been digging their heels in, but some citizens are fighting back.
A 15-year-old Mexican citizen was shot across the U.S.-Mexico border by a patrol agent. Is he protected by the Constitution? That question is now before the Supreme Court.
A legal case about the rights of registered sex offenders has gone all the way to the Supreme Court. Here's what you need to know.
In a new documentary, musician, author, and artist Daryl Davis talks about his experience as a black man seeking out members of the KKK to challenge their prejudices.
Executive power has expanded and contracted over time. But what does the Constitution actually say about the power of the presidency? Find out in this special Presidents’ Day podcast. (episode)
On today's show: How intelligence communities are viewing the Trump Administration; the nominees for "Best Original Score;" how Charles Darwin shaped debate during the Civil War. (episode)
There has been growing unease within the intelligence community over President Trump's distrust of the very institutions he needs to rely on for national security advice.
From Russia and Iran to immigration and Yemen, the Trump Administration is facing mounting questions about its approach to foreign policy.
President Trump's visit to Boeing's South Carolina plant coincides with an overwhelming vote by workers to rejected a plan to unionize. Is this a sign of things to come?
In the United States, many say the casting of actor Matt Damon in the action movie "The Great Wall" presents yet another example of Hollywood white-washing. But others disagree.
The Academy Awards are just days away, and though there is a sea of strong contenders, one culture critic argues that a musical is bound to win Best Original Score at the Oscars.
People with student loans should be wary of private companies promising them debt forgiveness. These kinds of programs are everywhere, and here's how to spot them.
At a dinner party a year before the Civil War, luminaries like Henry David Thoreau first encountered Darwin's work, which wound up having a profound influence on 19th century thinkers.
On today's show: What does America look like right now from Russia, Andrew Puzder's failed nomination to Labor, lack of voting fraud in New Hampshire. (episode)
Americans wake up every day to a new crop of political developments that range from odd to alarming. But how does this all look in Russia?
The consequences of the rapidly evolving relationship with Russia aren't just resignations in Washington and eager eyes in Moscow.
The second casualty of the Trump cabinet came on Wednesday. Andrew Pudzer withdrew his nomination for Labor Secretary amid concerns that he would not be confirmed.
Thomas Rath, former New Hampshire attorney general and a longtime GOP consultant, says President Trump is "wrong on the facts" when it comes to voter fraud in the Granite State.
What are the current border control practices in the U.S. and elsewhere; how much international cooperation is there and how does the use of technology play into modern day screenings?
The University of Akron acquired recordings of a Holocaust survivor in a camp in Henonville, France. They contained traditional songs sung in Yiddish and German.
On today's show: More details emerge around the Trump's ties to Russia, Jared Kushner and his relationship with Netanyahu, and the winner of the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. (episode)
There has been a chorus of leaks depicting a presidential campaign in touch with senior Russian intelligence officials weeks before the 2016 election.
Son-in-law Jared Kushner plays a role in shaping the conversation when President Trump meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Israeli government was planning to told a tour of Israel for 11 former and current NFL players, but four players so far have announced they are not going.
Who's a good girl? It's Rumor, the 5-year-old German Shepherd who came out of retirement to take the Westminster Best in Show crown.
Since the 2010 midterm elections, increasingly conservative state legislators have channeled their energies into restricting abortion.
A new short film explores the struggle — and stigma — of loving someone who is incarcerated.