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The National Rifle Association was founded in the aftermath of the Civil War. It's mission has varied over generations, but in the late 20th century, it became increasingly radical. (episode)
The NRA, which was founded in the aftermath of the Civil War to teach marksmanship, went from a firearm safety group to one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in America.
After the company ended a discount program for the NRA, Lt. Governor of Georgia, Casey Cagel is threatening to pull a bill that includes a tax break for Delta.
A teachers’ strike closed down every single public school in West Virginia for four straight days. On Tuesday night, an agreement was reached to give educators a five percent raise.
New images appear to show that Myanmar authorities have destroyed at least 55 abandoned Rohingya villages. Human rights groups say the locations should be treated as crime scenes.
Laughter may not literally be the best medicine, but there's some good evidence that it can help your health.
Almost three decades ago, a school shooting prompted congressional action on assault weapons. In 2018, what can we learn from the assault weapons ban of 1994? (episode)
Almost three decades ago, a school shooting prompted congressional action on assault weapons. In 2018, what can we learn from the assault weapons ban of 1994?
The kidnapping by Boko Haram comes nearly four years after 276 girls were abducted from a school in Chibok.
More than 500 people have been killed over an eight day period, and after a large explosion on Sunday, medical personnel say they're seeing symptoms consistent with a chemical attack.
David Ganek says he lost his company after a raid by federal prosecutors was based on a flawed search warrant affidavit.
What happens when a very white city, in the whitest state in the country, gets an influx of thousands of refugees from Somalia?
In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, there's a renewed focus on the NRA, and the different ways to effect change in the organization. (episode)
After being blocked by President Trump, Democrats released their version of the Nunes memo over the weekend.
Marty Lenzini Murray is a retired teacher and public school administrator in Florida. She recently re-upped her NRA membership because, she says, she wants to change it from within.
In a case in front of the Supreme Court today, the plaintiff says he shouldn't have to pay fees to a union he doesn't belong to. The decision could have deep impacts on organized labor.
College students who were protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program face an uneasy time with Congress still hesitating to act.
The book, "The Dawn of Detroit," tells an alternate origin story for the city of the straits.
As the country considers how to prevent shootings like the one in Parkland, Florida, possible safety measures that can be implemented at schools are at the top of the agenda. (episode)
A look at what works, and what doesn't, when it comes to school safety.
"Keep us safe so I can do my job. How dare you put me into constant danger so that you can be reelected."
One out of every three Americans, about 70 million people, has been contacted by a debt collection agency in the past year.
"We don’t feel any danger with the North," says one man who has spent his whole life near the DMZ.
The 21st annual New York International Children’s Film Festival begins Friday -- but it doesn’t just count kids among its fans.
"Black Panther" continues to break records. Aside from box office success, some say the film has reset expectations for what black films, with black casts, can achieve.
According to the U.N. Refugee Agency, more than 5.4 million Syrians have fled the country since civil war broke out in 2011.
There are dozens of gun control measures to choose from, but could they pass, and would they actually help curb violence if they did? (episode)
There are dozens of gun control measures to choose from, but could they pass, and would they actually help curb violence if they did?
An investigation has discovered that the pharmacy supplying execution drugs repeatedly engaged in hazardous practices that could put patients — and convicts — at risk.
Why did the Pennsylvania Supreme Court tap Nathaniel Persily of Stanford Law School to help redraw the state's gerrymandered districts?
New research finds that a simple test strip can check for the drug fentanyl, which kills tens of thousands of people a year after it's mixed into drugs like heroin and cocaine.
Accepting parts of yourself that you dislike can promote happiness, resilience, and kindness. But that's easier said than done. Here's how you can actually quiet your inner critic.
Since 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last week, teens have been demanding gun control. The Takeaway hears from two of those students. (episode)
Since 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last week, students have been demanding gun control.
Why is President Trump so solicitous of Russia? Glenn Simpson with Fusion GPS has a theory, involving Trump’s businesses.
"Billy Graham really put Evangelicals back in the center of American public life and American political life."
As violence against Syrian civilians continues, one journalist give her perspective on what it means to be Syrian and see your home come apart at the seams.
Koa Beck, editor-in-chief of Jezebel, and Jessica Bennett, gender editor at The New York Times, respond to questions and thoughts from men about the #MeToo movement.
U.S. intelligence leaders testified before Congress last week, saying non-state actors are utilizing bots to spread fake news and subvert American democracy. But how big is the threat? (episode)
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has indicted 13 Russians for conspiring to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. This indictment is just the latest component in his investigation.
U.S. intelligence leaders testified before Congress last week, saying non-state actors are utilizing bots to spread fake news and subvert American democracy. But how big is the threat?
The new congressional map drawn by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could help Democrats win the U.S. House of Representatives this fall.
Once ranging from Pennsylvania to Florida and as far west as Texas, there are only about 45-60 remaining red wolves left in the wild.
A new docu-series looks at the generation of kids born to one black and one white parent after Loving Vs. Virginia, the Supreme Court case made interracial marriage legal in the '60s.
When it comes to mass shootings, one expert says that a sole focus on mental health is misguided. (episode)
When it comes to mass shootings, one expert says that a sole focus on mental health is misguided.
Arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) went up by 30 percent in 2017, but deportations decreased by 6 percent.
Oklahoma is one of a number of states that have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. But it’s the only state to see its suit move ahead, with a trial date set for 2019.
Nationwide, there is no consistent method for treating opioid-addicted newborns. But Greenville, South Carolina, is taking a different approach: Giving babies tiny doses of methadone.
As humans, we are typically good about responding to immediate threats we can see, but issues like climate change can be more difficult to grasp.
In South Korea, Team USA is 92 percent white — and that's actually the most diverse squad ever sent to the Winter Olympics.
The nation finds itself at a turning point in a major fight over redistricting and gerrymandering. This special podcast takes you on a tour to find out if we can fix the system. (episode)
At least 17 people were shot dead Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The suspect, a former student, had been identified as a potential threat. (episode)
"Doing nothing is consistent. The one thing we are when it comes to shootings is consistent — we will do nothing," says Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz after the Parkland school shooting.
Embattled and defiant South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned after his party, the African National Congress, pressured him for two months to step down.
A Palestinian refugee who has lived in Gaza her whole life, explains the daily challenges that she and her family are facing as a humanitarian crisis deepens.
Dr. Jeremy Richman lost his six year old daughter, Avielle Rose, in the Sandy Hook massacre. After the Parkland shooting, he is calling on his fellow citizens to take action.
The film marks a major moment in representation for comic book movie fans around the world, but Marvel still has a lot to answer for when it comes to diversity.