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On today's show: How Puetro Rico's debt crisis will shape the election; a history of progressiveness in America; comedian, actor, and author Michael Ian Black on his new children's book. (episode)
The Senate passed a bill to restructure Puerto Rico's debt through a fiscal oversight board, which is not popular in Puerto Rico and may impact how they vote in the general election.
Just a few years ago, Turkey was promised as a model of growth and prosperity for the 21st century. That future seems all but completely lost now.
If the Prairie State does not pass a state budget for education, public schools in Chicago might not open in the fall.
In a new book, author Daniel Czitrom links New York’s political history with the origins of progressivism across America.
"The beasty is called an American Trump. Its skin is bright orange, its figure is plump." Michael Ian Black's new children's book attempts to explain the creature that is Donald Trump.
On today's show: An attack in Istanbul; bringing rugby to the United States; the inequalities of rest. (episode)
Two explosions rocked Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on Tuesday night. The attack at Europe's third busiest airport killed more than 40 and injured more than 200 others.
Today, President Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto are syncing their respective national energy policies across borders.
HUD Secretary Julian Castro may be a vice presidential choice for Hillary Clinton, and his legacy on public housing is being shaped in Baltimore.
The sport isn't well known in the United States, but the Professional Rugby Organization is trying to change that.
About 1/3 of U.S. adults get less than seven hours of sleep per night. The split between those who do and don't get enough sleep often falls along economic, educational and ethnic lines.
In his new book, "The Best 'Worst President': What the Right Gets Wrong About Barack Obama," political commentator Mark Hannah takes on the critics of America’s 44th president.
On today's show: How religion impacts U.S. foreign policy; analyzing "healthy" communities; the highs and lows of Lionel Messi's soccer career. (episode)
Shaun Casey, the State Department’s special representative for religion and global affairs, explains how the U.S. engages religious communities both domestically and abroad.
Pat Summitt holds the record for most wins by any NCAA Division I basketball coach — man or woman — in U.S. history.
A good deal of Brexit hinges on Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Here you can quickly learn about the ins and out of the European Union structure, Article 50, and the road ahead.
How bad is your state's health gap? New data lets you look beyond the averages and health statistics.
The largest megaships are now passing through the newly-expanded Panama Canal, but ports on the East Coast are not ready for them yet.
The Erie Canal's completion in 1825 marked a new age in American religion, economics, and politics.
Lionel Messi, perhaps the best soccer player of all time, missed a penalty kick in a shootout against Chile on Sunday. This error may overshadow his otherwise incredible record.
On today's show: How people in Europe are responding to the Brexit vote; the Supreme Court's first major abortion ruling since 2007; a new documentary on The Newark Police Department. (episode)
After last week's Brexit vote, some in France are leaping at the chance to leave the E.U., while Germany grapples with the prospect of economic losses.
Though it’s highly unlikely that Bernie Sanders will secure Democratic nomination, he will have a big influence on the party's agenda going forward.
"This is the Super Bowl for the right to choose."
In 2006, the dropout rate in Spokane County was 25.6 percent. That troubling statistic inspired the community to take action, and a decade later, vast improvements have been made.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection wants to increase the levels of permissible toxins in the state's water, which covers nearly 19 percent of the state.
FRONTLINE is releasing a new documentary, "Policing the Police," which looks inside one of the most controversial police departments in the country.
An audio essay by Takeaway Host John Hockenberry was selected for two Edward R. Murrow awards. Listen to the award-winning piece, and hear what John has to say about the win. (episode)
On today's show: What's next after the U.K.'s decision to leave the E.U.; what the Democratic sit-in means for Congress; DJ Shadow on his new album. (episode)
Britain voted to leave the European Union after a bitterly divisive referendum campaign, toppling the government Friday, sending global markets plunging.
"Populist tribal nationalism, with all of its visceral emotional force, is absolutely rampant right now," says British writer, broadcaster, and historian Simon Schama.
Republicans say the president abused his executive powers, while Obama argues that he acted within his authority. The Supreme Court is split. Who's right?
Reviews of "Neon Demon," a horror film starring Elle Fanning; "Free State of Jones," a Civil War film with Matthew McConaughey; and the thriller "The Shallows," starring Blake Lively.
In a new dark comedy, "Swiss Army Man," a cast away befriends a dead body — played by Daniel Radcliffe — which aids him in his trek home. The directors of the film weigh in here.
Americans owe $1.2 trillion in student debt. The rise in borrowing is closely tied to the rise in tuition rates and the uptick in enrollment at for-profit colleges.
Though his main gig is live performance, DJ Shadow has new album out today, called "The Mountain Will Fall." He discusses the album and his creative process here.
The University of Texas admissions program that takes account of race has survived another round at the Supreme Court. (article)
A tie vote sets no national precedent, but leaves in place the ruling by the lower court (article)
Over 85 percent of the world’s population will live in a city by the end of the century. In a special broadcast, we're exploring what the urban centers of the future will look like. (episode)
The Takeaway visits the nation's first "quantified community" to examine the "smart city" movement, which aims to rebuild the urban experience through technology and big data.
Today, the Department of Transportation announced that Columbus, Ohio has beat out the competition to win the DOT's "Smart City Challenge," and will be awarded $50 million in grants.
Though big data can make a city more efficient, it can also erode diversity, make urban environments less private, and open the door to predictive policing.
When urban planners look to the future, they envision a vast landscape of "smart cities" powered by connected environments. And the data on your phone will be the key to development.
The "smart city" may be the latest trend in urban planning, but the fundamentals haven't changed.
In New York City, community boards give voice to residents as development and investments shape neighborhoods for decades to come.
On today's show: A look at the FAA's new drone guidelines; why one U.S. mayor is abandoning the Republican Party; the new documentary, "Serena: The Other Side of Greatness." (episode)
State legislatures are passing bills about Islamic jurisprudence or Shariah law, but these rules also create problems for people with family or businesses abroad, regardless of religion.
Iraqi forces claim they have 80 percent of the city of Fallujah under their control, and will soon retake it entirely from ISIS. But will the victory be permanent?
After nearly half a century, Danny Jones, the mayor of Charleston, West Virginia, is leaving the GOP because he can't support Donald Trump and the party's hard shift to the right.
The launch violates the U.N. Security Council resolutions that bans North Korea from testing and developing ballistic missile technology.
On Tuesday, the FAA announced new guidelines for commercial drones. Drone advocates have lauded the updates, but some are worried that privacy concerns are being overlooked.
A new documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at Serena Williams' life, her interactions with family, the pressures that come with being the best, and drive to succeed.
We put a beat to the congressman's impassioned words.