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Many Americans have lost trust in U.S. institutions, politicians, and the media. In a special five-part series, The Takeaway explores what it means to trust ahead of the 2016 election. (article)
On today's show: Studio 360 Host Kurt Andersen talks Donald Trump; radio icon Delilah drops by to talk modern love; renowned editor Robert Gottlieb reflects on his life and career. (episode)
The stage play "Oslo" examines the personal stories behind the Oslo Peace Accords, and how Shimon Peres came to be its most important character.
On Sunday, Colombians will head to the polls to vote on a historic peace agreement that puts an end to the 52-year conflict between the government and the FARC rebels.
Kurt Andersen, host and co-creator of Studio 360, has had a fixation with Donald Trump that goes back to the very first issue of Spy, the satirical magazine he co-founded 30 years ago.
On Monday, President Obama will throw a mini arts festival called South by South Lawn at the White House.
Reviews of the biographical disaster thriller "Deepwater Horizon," the adventure fantasy film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," and the revenge comedy "The Dressmaker."
The most popular woman in radio takes a break from counseling her millions of devoted listeners to talk trust in love and relationships with The Takeaway.
In a special extended interview, legendary editor and publisher Robert Gottlieb looks back on his life and work, and discusses his new memoir, "Avid Reader: A Life."
On today's show: California Treasurer John Chiang on going after Wells Fargo; analysis from the first-ever Arctic Science Ministerial; how doctors discriminate against obese people. (episode)
As CEO John Stumpf testifies before Congress for the second time in two weeks, California Treasurer John Chiang explains why he's standing up to the bank.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Liaquat Ahamed examines cycles of resentment against bankers throughout American history.
Beginning Saturday, North Carolina police will not have to release body and dash cam recordings. Eight states have passed similar legislation, and 14 more states may follow suit.
A devastating train accident took place during the morning rush hour commute in the city of Hoboken, New Jersey on Thursday.
A senior army official announced that India had significantly damaged terrorist camps along the disputed Kashmir border.
Delegates from 25 countries, both Arctic and non-Arctic, gathered in the nation's capital on Wednesday to hash out plans for better understanding climate effects in the region.
A new study shows that some doctors view obese patients as "more annoying" and a bigger "waste of time than" patients who are not obese.
The 13th annual New York Arab-American Comedy Festival kicks off today at comedy clubs throughout the city.
On today's show: A look at how the American public views the national media; the true cost of organic farming and sustainable food production; the "representation gap." (episode)
Peres, the two-time prime minister of Israel and the country's ninth president, had a vision of the Middle East that was deeply beloved.
Former New York Times Public Editor Margaret Sullivan reflects on partisanship in the media, and how consumers choose news sources that echo their own political views.
Springer argues that, like an ad for a new car, Trump is using grandiosity, superlatives, and repetition to lure voters in — a winning combination in our entertainment-obsessed culture.
Some say that a bill allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia could set a dangerous precedent.
India's Sikkim State is now the first state to grow only organic produce. But the concept of organic certification is still new in India, and has yet to gain strong consumer support.
A new book examines the history, as well as the unintended consequences, of turning backyard farms into factories of animal production and consumption.
67 percent of U.S. women are labeled "plus-size" by the fashion industry, but their body types can only be found in 2 percent of media images. A new campaign intends to close the gap.
Listeners from around the country weigh in on the first presidential debate of the 2016 election. (article)
On today's show: Unpacking the first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump; prison reform activists take to the streets; putting our faith in the armed services. (episode)
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton finally faced off on Monday night. But what did we actually learn from this debate? Find out here.
Former Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen argues that America has an indispensable role in the fight for freedom, something that's been diminished in the last eight years.
Oral arguments begin today for a policy that could change our nation's electricity system.
Percell Warren and Nathaniel Epps died while fighting a rape conviction — but their battle still goes on.
At a rally to close New York City's largest and most controversial jail, its former prisoners describe a "culture of violence."
A 2016 Gallup poll found that 73 percent of Americans trust the military. But one retired colonel is worried about our nation's inability to decide on a core set of values.
On today's show: Prepping for the first presidential debate of the season; Syria's largest city under siege; consumer advocate Erin Brockovich on trust in America. (episode)
Explore the evolution of presidential debates, and how the advent of television has influenced presidential candidates, and the people who vote for them.
The majority of voters watching the the first presidential debate will know who they're rooting for. So we turn to two of those voters to ask: What could your candidate do wrong?
With help from the Russians, the government of Bashar Al-Assad seems to be mobilizing to apply a "kill-all-who-resist strategy" in rebel-held sections of the city of Aleppo.
José Fernández, the 24-year-old ace pitcher for the Marlins, was killed this weekend in a tragic boating accident.
Palmer, who died Sunday at the age of 87, was the face of golf for more than a generation.
New York Governor Al Smith laid the early cornerstones of the New Deal, which ultimately led to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s rise and success.
As governmental distrust grows, advocate Erin Brockovich says communities must come together to demand change from local authorities.
On today's show: A look at the new National Museum of African American History and Culture; binge-worthy movies to help you get over Brangelina; why you should talk to more strangers. (episode)
On Saturday, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open after a decades-long fight and countless economic and political hurdles.
Yahoo users got quite a surprise on Thursday when they learned that at least 500 million accounts with the company had been compromised in a massive "state-sponsored" hack.
Sure, you may not be directly affected by the recent announcement of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce, but sometimes you just need a great, binge-worthy breakup movie.
Reviews of "The Magnificent Seven," which stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke, and "Storks," an animated film starring Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, and Kelsey Grammer.
While prime ministers and ambassadors at the U.N. consider the international impacts of climate change, across town, a group of mayors is attempting to refocus the issue.
Writer Kio Stark has spent years striking up conversations with people who fall under the ominous "stranger" category, and she's found that often more good comes from it than not.
On today's show: Charlotte, North Carolina becomes the latest city to become engulfed in racial tension; analyzing the election; a little known piece of Renaissance history. (episode)
Charlotte, North Carolina is the latest American city to find itself at the center of a firestorm after a deadly incident involving police and an African-American man.
From redistricting to voter ID polices, state laws decide who gets to the polls and where they go, something that has a huge influence on the outcome of the national election.
Some Republicans are starting to admit that voter ID laws are nothing more than a political tactic against Democrats.
The Isle of Man is a crown dependency, not technically part of the United Kingdom, but in a political netherworld that the Brexit vote made more nether than world.
Two architects have been chronicling the physical design of all the parliaments within U.N. member states in an attempt to understand how design influences politics.
A compelling new book sheds light on an Italian Renaissance duke who may have been the first man of color in Europe to serve as a head of state.
Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler filed the charge less than a week after officer Betty Shelby shot and killed 40-year-old Terence Crutcher on Sept. 16.
On today's show: A look at the Tulsa race riot of 1921 after the death of Terence Crutcher; education activists set their sights on south Asia; navigating life after an affair. (episode)
Beneath the death of Terence Crutcher lies the city’s long struggle with racial justice, which climaxed with the Tulsa Race Riot in 1921, killing 300 people.
A new series of essays explores current movements for racial justice in America and whether they can succeed in the face of an increasingly polarized dialogue.
On Tuesday, the U.N. suspended all aid convoys in Syria. Today, we reflect on the crisis with Shadi Martini, a Syrian refugee and humanitarian worker living in Michigan.
The United Nations estimates that about 100,000 children under the age of five in the city of Hodeidah are at risk of severe malnutrition.
In Pakistan's Swat Valley, 23-year-old Neelam Ibrar Chattan started a campaign she calls "Peace for a New Generation" to promote education among boys and girls in the region.
Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf was grilled by Elizabeth Warren yesterday. But did this U.S. senator actually accomplish anything?
Glennon Doyle Melton is the author of the new book "Love Warrior," which tackles the pain of infidelity.