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ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio is sending a group of volunteer ham radio operators to Puerto Rico to connect disaster survivors with family members. (episode)
"We invade countries that are hostile to us quicker than we saw this humanitarian invasion that we so desperately needed in Puerto Rico," says Rep. Darren Soto.
The National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) is sending a group of volunteer ham radio operators to Puerto Rico to connect disaster survivors with family members.
While funding won’t run out immediately, the issue was sidelined by Republican efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, and some states could potentially run out of funding by December.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a case that could deal blow to public sector unions.
Lynne Hollander Savio, a former member of the Free Speech Movement at Berkeley and widow of one of its leaders, Mario Savio, reflects on free speech on campus today.
Reviews of the new drama "Victoria and Abdul," the action flick "American Made," and the new Netflix original, "Our Souls at Night."
In the wake of the NFL kneeling protests, one journalist argues that it's time to call patriotism by its name: Nationalism.
Puerto Rico's cultural ambassadors are fighting for their island from a distance. Author Esmeralda Santiago reflects on the heartache of the Puerto Rican diaspora after Hurricane Maria. (episode)
Behind the scenes, former Goldman Sachs executive Gary Cohn has been working to pave the way for Trump’s tax plan.
Puerto Rico's cultural ambassadors are fighting for their island from a distance. Author Esmeralda Santiago reflects on the heartache of the Puerto Rican diaspora after Hurricane Maria.
When it comes to aiding Puerto Rico, a decades-old maritime policy called the Jones Act has challenged recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria.
Negotiators have been hoping to make some headway with a fourth round of Brexit talks in Brussels this week. Will they be successful?
A new investigation by ProPublica looks at how black Americans in the south have been lured into predatory bankruptcy practices.
In the wake of kneeling protests, Rich Lowry, editor of the conservative National Review, explains why patriotism is such a key value for President Trump's base.
NFL kneeling protest have revealed America's long and complex history with the U.S. flag, which is unlike almost any other country. (episode)
For the 5.5 million Puerto Ricans living on the U.S. mainland, the aftermath of Hurricane Maria has meant a lot of unanswered phone calls, and unanswered questions.
Yesterday, the Justice Department issued a dramatic round of indictments in the college basketball world. In total, ten people were indicted on charges of fraud and corruption.
President Donald Trump endorsed incumbent Luther Strange in the Alabama Republican Senate primary runoff. Voters chose his opponent, Roy Moore.
Louisiana is one of two states where defendants can be convicted without unanimous juries, a tradition that stems from a history of white supremacy in the state.
After decades of activism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lifted a longstanding ban on women driving. Though it's welcomed news to many, women in the Kingdom still lack a variety of rights.
NFL kneeling protest have revealed America's long and complex history with the U.S. flag, which is unlike almost any other country.
From the debate over Confederate monuments to NFL kneeling protests, patriotism and nationalism are manifesting in new and different ways in this political climate. (episode)
Millions of Americans are reeling in the dark as communities in Puerto Rico wait for food, water, and help.
There are four days left for Republicans to pass a healthcare bill that would require only 50 votes. And that means a week of chaos on Capitol Hill.
Some 49 million Americans live in places where there are not enough dentists. In those areas, it’s often hard to get an appointment, even if you have private insurance.
On Monday, millions of Iraqis in Kurdish-controlled areas turned out to voted in a landmark referendum on independence.
A previously undiscovered work by Mark Twain is out today and its adapters' decision to change the race of the main character has drawn objections from several scholars.
From the debate over Confederate monuments to NFL kneeling protests, some black Americans feel that patriotism is something only white people get to enjoy.
Professional athletes came out in protest this weekend, just days before a controversial free speech event was set to take place at the University of California, Berkeley. (episode)
The island's delegate to Congress says the storm has set Puerto Rico back 20 to 30 years.
#TakeAKnee was trending Sunday as athletes, coaches, team owners and even a National Anthem singer responded in protest to comments made by President Donald Trump.
On Sunday, the Trump Administration updated its travel ban, just hours before it was set to expire.
As President Trump steps up the use of special operations forces, Retro Report explores how two historic military missions helped set the stage.
To mark the start of the 35th annual Banned Books Week, The Takeaway sits down with the creators of "This One Summer," the American Library Association's most challenged book of 2016.
Right wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos had planned to hold a “Free Speech Week” at UC Berkeley this week. But after months of controversy, the event was cancelled.
The Takeaway sits down with "Transparent" creator Jill Soloway, and two of the series' stars, to talk about how the show’s depiction of gender sets it apart from anything else on TV. (episode)
President Trump’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly garnered the most attention, but there were a number of important issues on the agenda at this year's assembly.
Bjorn Lomborg says some well-meaning climate activists give confusing and inaccurate information about climate change, and divert precious funds away from tried and tested solutions.
“He can’t hear!” neighbors shouted on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as police officers approached a deaf man who was holding a metal pipe as he stood outside his home.
The death toll from Mexico's 7.1 magnitude earthquake is still rising. With a deep, distrust of the Mexican government, citizens are volunteering in mass to rescue survivors.
The Takeaway sits down with "Transparent" creator Jill Soloway and two of the series' stars to talk about how the show’s depiction of gender sets it apart from anything else on TV.
Why aren't there more female programmers, and why does the tech sector continue to be a stubborn boys' club? (episode)
The last time the U.S. territory endured a storm this strong was in 1928.
After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, both Texas and Florida are on the road to recovery, but how long that recovery will take, both physically and mentally, remains to be seen.
Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer of Kansas joins The Takeaway to talk about the Republicans' latest effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
On Tuesday, Senate Republicans agreed to a $1.5 trillion tax cut over the next 10 years. Critics are worried that the plan will increase the federal deficit.
A firsthand account from a mission to the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, where hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees are fleeing violence.
Why aren't there more female programmers, and why does the tech sector continue to be a stubborn boys' club?
Country music isn't all cowboy hats and heartbreak — if you dig a little deeper into America’s heartland, you can also find some new and diverse faces.
On Tuesday, Mexico's capital city was hit by a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake. At least 200 people have died, and the city is bracing for a long recovery. (episode)
On Tuesday, Mexico's capital city was hit by a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake. At least 200 people have died, and the city is bracing for a long recovery.
Each Caribbean island has its own unique history with countries like the U.S., the U.K. and France. But when a hurricane hits, responses between islands vary greatly.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is leading the new push to repeal Obamacare. His home state of Louisiana will lose the most funding under the newly-proposed legislation.
Next week, Alabama voters will go to the polls to cast their ballots in the Republican Senate runoff.
In lieu of attending a four-year college, a growing segment of Americans are paying to enroll in coding boot camps, which can lead to high-paying tech jobs in as little as three months.
New research on 8.44 million American teens ages 13 to 19 finds that young people are drinking less, dating less, driving less, and working less than they were in 1976.
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump said he wanted to vastly change America's role in the United Nations. That task has fallen to Ambassador Nikki Haley. (episode)
"As president of the United States, I will always put America first," Mr. Trump told world leaders on Tuesday.
On the campaign trail, President Trump said he wanted to vastly change America's role in the United Nations. That task has fallen to U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.
Demonstrators turned out for the fourth day in a row in St. Louis, Missouri yesterday to rally against the acquittal of former police officer Jason Stockley.
Hurricane Maria tore through the islands of Dominica and Guadeloupe as a Category 4 storm on Monday night, causing widespread devastation.
Senate Republicans are making one last attempt to pass a healthcare bill before September 30th, when the power to pass legislation through a party line vote in the Senate expires.
President Obama’s comedic timing became something of a signature during his eight years in office, and many of the laughs the president got can be attributed to David Litt.
Amanda Gorman, the inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate, shares some of her poetry and discusses her mission for her newly created role.
What drives gun violence outside the big city? Stories from Vermont and Delaware, plus a look at artist Kara Walker's new exhibit, what to expect at the U.N. General Assembly, and more. (episode)
The U.N. General Assembly is holding its annual meeting this week. All eyes are on President Donald Trump, who will address the group of world leaders for the first time on Tuesday.
Voters in Germany will head to the polls for federal elections next weekend, but some are worried about Russian interference. Sound familiar?
Federal prosecutors in Brazil have opened an investigation into the reported massacre of 10 members of a previously uncontacted tribe.
While gun violence continues to decrease in big cities, it is a daily reality in small cities throughout America.
Never one to shy away from controversy, Walker's artist statement made waves even before the exhibit opened to the public.