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Roughly 20 million people in the U.S. are expected to be brought out of poverty this year, according to a recent Urban Institute research report. (episode)
Roughly 20 million people in the U.S. are expected to be brought out of poverty this year, according to a recent Urban Institute research report.
Many Republican-led states have halted the extra $300 per month unemployment insurance payments, but lawsuits around the country might change that.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives held its first hearing on the January 6th insurrection. The Takeaway speaks with former Capitol Police Chief Terry Gainer about the testimony.
This week, the Senate voted to move forward with a bipartisan infrastructure deal. However, it faced the threat of a filibuster just a week ago.
This week, Simone Biles decided to not compete in the Olympics in order to prioritize her mental health. (episode)
Recent decisions by Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka to focus on mental health highlights the grueling training and scrutiny young women go through participating at elite levels in sports.
The Takeaway discusses sexual assault protocols at the Olympics, how they have evolved, and what is still lacking.
Over the past two decades, there’s been a shift away from the irony that defined TV comedies like "The Office" and "Arrested Development."
Since demonstrations started in Cuba on July 11th, some organizations estimate that as many as 700 protesters have been arrested. (episode)
Since demonstrations started in Cuba on July 11th, some organizations estimate that as many as 700 protesters have been arrested.
At the height of the recent protests in Cuba, more than a million Cubans could access the internet despite attempts by the Cuban government to block them from social media platforms.
On Tuesday, testimony began before the Congressional Select Committee convened to investigate the violent mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
This summer marks 50 years since the war on drugs began under President Richard Nixon.
Ahead of the first public hearing of the House select committee investigation into January 6th, The Takeaway discusses what to expect. (episode)
Ahead of the first public hearing of the House select committee investigation into January 6th, The Takeaway discusses what to expect.
Masks have become heavily politicized, and most people just don’t like wearing them. The same has been true for condoms for many years.
Over the weekend, civil rights leader Bob Moses died at the age of 86.
The federal ban on evictions is set to expire at the end of July. But 14 percent of renters are still behind on their payments. (episode)
The federal ban on evictions is set to expire at the end of July. But 14 percent of renters are still behind on their payments.
Data from the U.S. Trans Survey show that 1 in 3 trans Louisianans report experiencing homelessness at some point in their lives.
The United States Postal Service is facing continued backlash over its proposed 10-year plan which would slow down mail delivery.
Six months into Biden’s presidency, The Takeaway looks at the administration's strategy ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. (episode)
Six months into Biden’s presidency, The Takeaway looks at the administration's strategy ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
A significant number of high-profile members of conservative media are now urging their audiences to get vaccinated.
Many veterans of the war in Afghanistan will face physical, emotional, and financial battles for decades.
Some experts say this could be the beginning of a string of catastrophic natural disasters caused by climate change, and the time has come for local leaders to take action and adapt. (episode)
Some experts say this could be the beginning of a string of catastrophic natural disasters caused by climate change, and the time has come for local leaders to take action and adapt.
The Surfside collapse is creating new unrest to Florida’s insurance market which was already facing extreme pressure due to climate change.
The climate crisis sometimes seems so insurmountable that it leaves many with a feeling of “what can I do?”
There are more than two dozen COVID-19 infections among people involved with the Olympics, and an estimated 62 percent of the Japanese voters oppose the games. (episode)
There are more than two dozen COVID-19 infections among people involved with the Olympics, and an estimated 62 percent of the Japanese voters oppose the games.
As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens around the world, it's wreaking havoc on the global supply chain.
Zaila Avant-garde made news as the historic winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Takeaway talks with another speller who competed alongside Zaila.
On Monday, the Biden administration announced that it had repatriated Abdul Latif Nasser out of the Guantánamo Bay prison complex. (episode)
New York City became the first jurisdiction to officially observe Disability Pride Month in July 2015.
On Monday, the Biden administration announced that it had repatriated Abdul Latif Nasser out of the Guantánamo Bay prison complex.
The Bucks' NBA Finals run has put Milwaukee in the spotlight.
Biden's platform last year promised a major expansion of supplemental security income for people with disabilities, but making that a reality is complicated.
There are six bills currently in Congress aiming to limit the power of big tech companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon. (episode)
There are six bills currently in Congress aiming to limit the power of big tech companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon.
Following the assassination, there are still many questions about what happened, who was involved, and who will take power in Haiti.
As the technology becomes more convincing, what are the potential risks of exploring AI audio without establishing widespread norms and conventions?
It’s no joke, it’s really been 25 years since the start of "The Daily Show." On Monday evening the OG’s are reuniting in a reunion special at 9pm on Comedy Central.