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On today's show: Germany and France rethink the U.S. role in the Trump era; the first group of women to graduate from Army infantry training; NASA's ambitious new mission. (episode)
On Sunday, Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Europe must "take its fate into its own hands," implying that continent can no longer rely on the U.S. and the U.K. as allies.
The first group of women graduated from the grueling Army infantry training this month, four years after the Obama Administration ordered all combat positions open to women.
So far, officials do not know who was behind the explosion, which civilians said they could feel from a mile away.
Will President Trump turn a blind eye to Egypt's human rights issues as long as the fight against terrorism is enforced?
Citizens in Florida may soon get the chance to challenge the science curriculum in public schools.
Today, NASA is announcing a probe with a mission to "touch the sun." Known as Solar Probe Plus, it will face more extreme heat and radiation than any spacecraft in history.
On today's show: The latest on the Trump-Russia probe; an anti-Muslim attack in Portland, Oregon; the rising tide of consumer debt. (episode)
According to a new report, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner discussed setting up back channel communications between the Trump transition team and the Kremlin.
On Friday, three men were stabbed after confronting a man yelling hate speech at passengers on a Portland train. The Takeaway looks at the lives of the men who intervened.
Some local law enforcement agencies are concerned that police jobs could be on the line because of the Trump administration's pledge to cut funding to so-called "sanctuary cities."
Yesterday, more than a thousand immigrants rights supporters descended on the Texas capitol. Tensions between lawmakers on either side of the issue escalated to threats of violence.
Voters in Maine approved a ranked choice voting system in November. But earlier this week, the Maine Supreme Court ruled that the system violates the state Constitution.
Americans borrowed $12.7 trillion over the first three months of 2017, while research shows families are feeling more insecure than ever.
In this special Memorial Day episode, The Takeaway hosts conversations about the sacrifices made in war zones, and the challenges facing veterans at home. (episode)
President Trump’s budget cuts about one-third of the funding for the Environmental Protection Agency. In this special episode, we explore the future of the EPA in the Trump era. (episode)
On today's show: Saving refugees in the Mediterranean; a congressional election in Montana and a reporter's alleged assault; the NAACP gets a leadership overhaul. (episode)
In 2017 alone, more than 59,000 migrants and refugees have risked their lives to reach Europe. Of those that have attempted the journey, an estimated 1,500 are feared drowned.
Today, voters in Montana head to the polls to elect a new member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The race has been far from a mellow affair, and the nation is watching.
If it becomes law, the Congressional Budget Office says the bill that passed the House earlier this month will cause 23 million Americans to lose health coverage over the next decade.
Republican candidate Greg Gianforte allegedly "body slammed" Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs after being asked a question about the GOP's healthcare bill.
The rise of Black Lives Matter and the demands of a younger generation is forcing the 108-year-old organization to re-examine its mission.
WBEZ’s series about gun violence, "Every Other Hour," presents a story of a middle aged man who is no longer a gang member, but still carries a gun and sometimes uses it.
"If a kid is not working or not in school, what are they doing? They may be at home, out on the streets, basically not giving back to society. It has long-term consequences."
On today's show: Why terror groups are setting their sights on women and children; America's disconnected youth crisis; examining Donald Trump's visit to the Vatican. (episode)
Teens and children were killed during the attack at the Ariana Grande concert this week. Terror groups are targeting the most vulnerable parts of the population to evoke widespread fear.
In 2015, Montana's Medicaid expansion helped provide healthcare to more than 77,000 people across the state. More than 11,000 of those who received coverage are Native American.
The Congressional Budget Office says the GOP healthcare bill would reduce federal deficits by $150 billion by 2026. It also found that 24 million more people would be left uninsured.
There are an estimated 4.9 million young Americans ages 16 to 24 who are neither working nor in school. What are the social and economic conditions holding back these young people?
Through a private-public partnership called Thrive Chicago, the Windy City hopes to connect 10,000 young adults with jobs, internships or mentorship programs.
Early exit polls suggested that Donald Trump won 52 percent of the Catholic vote over Hillary Clinton, though later polling suggested that the split may have been closer.
On today's show: A look at the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in the U.K., the latest on the Trump-Russia probe; inspirational guidance for graduates. (episode)
On Monday night, an explosion tore through an arena in the U.K. where pop star Ariana Grande was performing. At least 22 people were killed, and more than 50 people were injured.
Former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn will invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in refusing to comply with a subpoena from the Senate Intelligence Committee.
As President Donald Trump continues his first trip, he appears to be further isolating Iran, blaming the country for a host of problems in the Middle East.
An Obama-era program that granted Haitians Temporary Protected Status in the U.S. after the 2010 earthquake will come to an end in January, the Trump Administration announced Monday.
The proposed budget includes massive cuts to domestic spending, which is the opposite of what President Trump promised voters on the campaign trail.
A look inside Tennessee's criminal justice system reveals the difficulty some defendants face when trying to secure due process and a fair trial.
From presidents and poets to entrepreneurs, engineers and comedians, commencement speakers these days are often the most anticipated part of the ceremony.
On today's show: A look at the president's first international trip; white supremacy and homegrown terrorism in Kansas; one educator sounds the alarm on graduation rates. (episode)
Itamar Rabinovich, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., explains the big issues on the table during President Trump's visit to Israel, and how he's expected to be received.
Donald Trump has many financial interests in Israel and Saudi Arabia — two countries he's visiting on his first trip as president overseas.
From 2010 to 2012, over a dozen C.I.A. informants were either killed or thrown in jail after being discovered by the Chinese government. How Chinese officials found out is still unknown.
"A state may not use race as the predominant factor in drawing district lines unless it has a compelling reason," the U.S. Supreme Court said in a new ruling issued on Monday.
A whistle-blower at UnitedHealth Group is claiming that big insurance companies have been using Medicare Advantage to profit-game the system in order to be paid more.
The EPA had decided to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos under the Obama administration, but the agency is reversing course under President Trump.
In the weeks before the 2016 election, the FBI and local officers in Kansas foiled a terrorist plot by three members of an anti-Muslim white-supremacist group called the Crusadors.
Rob Barnett, a public school teacher in Washington, D.C., says that America is in "the midst of an epidemic of passing."
On today's show: Senators John McCain and Ron Wyden discuss the Russia-Trump investigation; the FCC's vote to roll back net neutrality rules; new movie releases and shows to stream. (episode)
The Trump-Russia probe is "similar to Watergate and Iran-contra in that there seems to be a new shoe that drops every day or two," Senator John McCain tells The Takeaway.
Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee and discusses the turmoil facing the Trump Administration.
On Wednesday night, a jury acquitted Tulsa Police Officer Betty Jo Shelby in the death of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed African-American man who had his hands up when Shelby shot him.
On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to roll back the net neutrality rules put in place under the Obama Administration in 2015.
President Trump departs for his eight-day overseas trip on Friday, and his first stop will be Saudi Arabia, where the president is expected to deliver a speech on radical Islam.
Iran elects a new president today. Current president, moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani, is up against a number of hardline conservatives.
Need a break from Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon? Check out "Brown Girls," "Eighty-Sixed," and "Kate of the Damned."
Reviews of the romantic comedy "The Lovers," the children's movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul," and the highly-anticipated action film "Alien: Covenant."
On today's show: Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is stepping into the Russia-Trump investigation; the practice of revealing sensitive information; Chuck Klosterman on his latest book. (episode)
The Justice Department has selected FBI Director Robert Mueller to oversee the investigation into Russian interference in the election.
Explore how laws and freedoms collide when information is leaked to the press.
In recent months, there have been a number of deaths at the Adelanto Detention Facility, a privately-run ICE facility in Southern California.
Climate change means different things in different places. In Austin, Texas, the community is exploring some unique ways to cool things down.
On Thursday, former Fox News Founder and CEO Roger Ailes died unexpectedly at the age of 77.
In his new book, Chuck Klosterman shares a series of essays on culture, sports, relationships, ethics and technology. He says that the work represents "a portrait of my interior life."