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Ferguson's new police chief Delrish Moss is tasked with reforming the department, Iraqi forces' latest assault in Fallujah and the problem with zoos. (episode)
As the Shiite militias of the Iraqi Army launch their assault on ISIS-controlled Fallujah, is sectarianism endangering the city's estimated 50,000 Sunni residents?
One of the key turning points in the Iraq War, the Battle for Ramadi against Al Qaeda in 2006, could provide valuable lessons in the war against ISIS today.
Nearly two years after the death of Michael Brown, Ferguson has agreed to implement a series of reforms to the police department. Those reforms start with Chief Delrish Moss.
The Golden State Warriors became only the tenth team out of 233 to win a seven-game series when trailing 3 games to 1. How will they fare against the Cavaliers?
With only a few more primaries to go, Paul Scheer gives his thoughts on the election to date.
Tim Zimmermann, a contributor to Outside magazine, has long had a problem with zoos and what they stand for.
Seventy years ago, everyone feared the Nazis would get a nuclear weapon first. A small band of Norwegian commandos embarked on a harrowing mission to sabotage Hitler's efforts.
Happy Memorial Day from The Takeaway. Today, we pay tribute to America's service members, dig into the vice presidential guessing game, and examine the state of the Supreme Court. (episode)
On today's show: A troubling new report from the Child Mind Institute, why some comic fans are upset with Captain America, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. (episode)
According to a new report, 1 in 5 American children suffers from a mental health or learning disorder. Why aren't schools detecting mental health issues before they become problematic?
The new Captain America comic reveals that the character harbors fascist sympathies, and the comic world is not happy. But some say Captain America has always been overtly political.
Since 1980, up to 4,000 indigenous women in Canada have gone missing.
Reviews of the new fantasy film "Alice Through The Looking Glass," the action-packed superhero film "X-Men: Apocalypse," and the dark comedy, "The Lobster."
The 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 comes at a time when the industry is trying to regain popularity, move past internal conflicts, and attract younger viewers.
On today's show: A look at the fight over Debbie Wasserman Schultz, why it's so hard to say "I'm sorry," and how workplace attire is changing. (episode)
Jon Mitchell, author of the book "Chasing Agent Orange on Okinawa," says the chemical weapons in Okinawa have sickened U.S. service members and locals on the island.
Listeners share the most difficult apologies they've ever had to make, and the times when they meant to say sorry, but didn't.
A look back at the man-man environmental disaster that led to the creation of Superfund sites.
A leadership shift is underway in the Taliban. How will this change America’s strategy in the region?
DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she isn't letting divisive party discourse distract her. But not everyone is as confident that she can unify her splintering party.
Coup or no coup, why is Brazil ripe for political turmoil?
In 2016, the dress code just isn't what it used to be.
It takes 1,237 delegates to win the Republican nomination for president. Trump has reached 1,238.
Warren said Trump is "a small, insecure money-grubber who doesn’t care who gets hurt so long as he makes a profit off it.” (article)
On today's show: A look at the Racial Equity Here program, Gov. Dannel Malloy discusses the fight against gun violence, and a look at national apologies as Obama heads to Hiroshima. (episode)
Forget the good cop, bad cop routine. Several police departments across the country are reinventing their interrogation techniques based on new research.
For community leaders like Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry and Austin Mayor Steve Adler, racial justice is about more than just unity-building buzzwords and hopeful dialogue.
Governor Dannel Malloy of Connecticut, and Ray Winans, a former gang member and founder of the program "Keeping Them Alive," weigh in on the national fight against gun violence.
This week, President Obama will become the first sitting president to visit Hiroshima since the U.S dropped the atomic bomb, but he won't be apologizing for the destruction we inflicted.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump represent the partisan divide in the country, but author and historian Sean Wilentz argues that partisanship is a good thing.
On today's show: Reckoning with the Vietnam War, police violence in Baltimore, a murder in Brownsville, Texas. (episode)
Cuts to TSA's budget and lower staffing numbers means many passengers will wait hours to get through airport security. A solution does exist, but it's politically unpopular.
Viet Thanh Nguyen, winner of this year's Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, says that we have a long way to go before we can move beyond the history of the Vietnam War.
After the U.S. lifted a decades-old arms embargo on Vietnam, one newspaper controlled by the Chinese government warned that the U.S. and Vietnam must not spark a "regional tinderbox."
Baltimore Officer Edward Nero was acquitted on all counts for his role in the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray.
A unique program is helping community college students graduate and get on a successful career path.
A gruesome murder has left a stain on the border town of Brownsville, Texas.
On today's show: Bernie Sanders goes after the chair of the DNC; President Obama's trip to Hanoi; how pro sports teams use sleep science to boost performance. (episode)
Issues of trade, human rights, and reconciliation are all on the agenda.
Global leaders and aid groups are gathering for the World Humanitarian Summit. But Doctors Without Borders is skipping the meeting, arguing that it's not really about change.
A judge found Officer Edward Nero not guilty of misconduct in office and reckless endangerment. Nero was one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the case.
Alexander Van der Bellen was declared the winner after officials counted mail-in absentee ballots.
U.S. officials say that his death places the Taliban in serious disarray.
Bernie Sanders is backing Tim Canova, who is facing off against DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz in a heated congressional election. Canova says it's time for her to go.
In the high-stakes world of championship playoffs, teams like the San Jose Sharks are looking for an edge anywhere — even in the bedroom.
While the world struggles with the migrant crisis, one author says that modern nations can learn a great deal from the nomadic way of life.
On today's show: Congress plays some rough parliamentary games; comic book Dean Haspiel on "The Red Hook;" psychology, the Dalia Lama, and understanding emotions. (episode)
EgyptAir Flight 804 disappeared over the Mediterranean on Thursday. If terrorism is to blame, this crash may complicate things not just for Egypt, but for Iraq, Syria, and beyond.
The Takeaway is looking at retirement in the coming weeks, and we want to hear from you.
Audible boos and cries of "shame" could be heard from the chamber.
Chief Greg Suhr's resignation came shortly after a police officer fatally shot a 27-year-old black woman.
If you don’t know what to watch or listen to this weekend, we've got you covered.
"The Red Hook" is a superhero named after a Brooklyn neighborhood that was once known for crime and death, but has since been tamed by millennial hipsters.
Reviews of "Weiner," "The Nice Guys," "Angry Birds" and "Neighbors 2."
The Dalai Lama commissioned Dr. Paul Ekman to create a web-enabled map of the mind. The newly-launched site has an ambitious goal: World peace.
On today's show: A former NATO commander on Putin, Trump, and the West; two trans people from North Carolina discuss life in the state; a look at 'American Psycho the Musical.' (episode)
Sir Richard Shirreff, former deputy commander of NATO from 2011 and 2014, believes that the West, preoccupied and disengaged, is on a crash course with Russia.
The plane fell 22,000 feet before it was lost.
Berkeley Psychology Professor Dacher Keltner explains how we gain, use, abuse, and lose power.
A trans man and trans woman talk about the impact of HB2 on their lives, and their hopes for the future.
Amina Ali Nkeki was reportedly found by civilian vigilantes who are helping the Nigerian military fight Boko Haram. She had a four-month-old child with her.
"American Psycho — The Musical" captures Patrick Bateman's violent misogyny and the soulless glamour of New York in the 1980s.