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Plus, a look at the ever-important role of a poll worker. (episode)
Paycheck Protection Program loans—also known as PPP loans—were intended to help small businesses weather the storm of COVID-19. (episode)
Paycheck Protection Program loans—also known as PPP loans—were intended to help small businesses weather the storm of COVID-19.
The Takeaway's partner station, WGBH in Boston, helped to create closed captioning and description services.
Today, about 1 in 4 adults live with a disability in the U.S. Yet that’s rarely reflected in news coverage.
Legendary actor Louis Gossett Jr. continues to take on big roles, and does not plan to slow down.
The American suburbs are no longer the suburbs of the 50s. (episode)
The American suburbs are no longer the suburbs of the 50s.
While union memberships are falling, labor strikes across the country continue, especially during the pandemic.
Can MLB really have a season amid a global pandemic?
Today, about 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with a disability. For many of those people, it can be difficult to find clothing that’s both stylish and functional.
Texas is one of several states including Florida, Louisiana, and North Carolina facing the risk of hurricanes amid rising COVID-19 cases. (episode)
Texas is one of several states including Florida, Louisiana, and North Carolina facing the risk of hurricanes amid rising COVID-19 cases.
30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities still face major barriers in U.S. cities.
Essential workers have been on the frontlines for the American people since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we take a look at what's being done or not done for them.
In lieu of a song of the summer this year, we take it back to a 90s classic: "Summertime."
Two years ago, this issue of family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border was in the national spotlight. But has anything really changed since then? (episode)
Two years ago, this issue of family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border was in the national spotlight. But has anything really changed since then?
The recent primary elections in Wisconsin showed there are still many issues with absentee voting that need to be addressed before November.
While the Americans with Disabilities Act intended to make polling places more accessible to people with disabilities, they remain largely inaccessible to this day.
The pandemic has disrupted the food supply chain, leading to food scarcity in reservations.
Due to health risks during the pandemic, only about a quarter of movie theaters in the U.S. are currently open.
Plus, a look at the changing role of the Congressional Black Caucus. (episode)
Plus, a look at how school districts in Iowa are preparing for the looming academic school year. (episode)
Overall crime is down in Chicago, but homicides and shootings have increased by nearly 50 percent compared to the same time period last year. How are communities handling the increase? (episode)
Overall crime is down in Chicago, but homicides and shootings have increased by nearly 50 percent compared to the same time period last year. How are communities handling the increase?
The Senate rejected a proposal on Tuesday to end a program that supplies police departments with surplus military equipment.
The Trump administration wants to deploy the DHS officers to different cities around the country.
The Takeaway recently convened five voices—across law enforcement, advocacy, academia—and asked them to come together to talk about the way forward.
Earlier this week, Latino journalists at the Los Angeles Times sent an open letter to leadership demanding better newsroom representation.
On social media, videos have gone viral featuring combative scenes where people refuse to comply with masking mandates. (episode)
On social media, videos have gone viral featuring combative scenes where people refuse to comply with masking mandates.
Two teachers speak with The Takeaway about returning, or not returning, to teach for the 2020 school year.
A deadly attack on the family of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas left her 20-year-old son Daniel Anderl dead and her husband, Mark Anderl in critical condition.
Truly quiet places are becoming increasingly rare, even in some of the most remote parts of the world.
Plans to reopen schools vary from state to state, while school districts still have a lot of planning to do before they are ready for the 2020 school year. (episode)
Plans to reopen schools vary from state to state, while school districts still have a lot of planning to do before they are ready for the 2020 school year.
The Takeaway speaks with two teachers about how their districts are planning for potential in-person learning this fall and how they’re feeling heading into the school year.
New measures are being taken to control the rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases after the island officially reopened for tourism.
Just a few years ago, Rep. Lewis co-authored an autobiographical graphic novel trilogy called "March," which chronicled America’s struggle for civil rights.