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A look back at the intersection of technology, information security, privacy and gadgets in 2017. (episode)
A look back at the intersection of technology, information security, privacy and gadgets in 2017.
While America's coal country faces a bleak future, many younger residents are hopeful about the potential for economic revival.
An Associated Press investigation has found that two million Americans live within a mile of 327 Superfund sites that are at risk of flooding or sea-level rise.
This week, a federal appeals court ruled that the E.P.A. has 90 days to revise its standard for lead paint, rather than the six months requested by the Trump administration.
In day two of The Takeaway's coverage of the private pension system, we talk to an employee about how cuts to private pension plans hurts her and her colleagues.
Reviews of the new releases hitting the box office this weekend, including "Molly's Game," "Phantom Thread" and "All The Money in the World."
2017 saw repeated attacks on the media, some groundbreaking work, reporting failures and a new level of insecurity for many journalists operating around the world. (episode)
2017 saw repeated attacks on the media, some groundbreaking work, reporting failures and a new level of insecurity for many journalists operating around the world.
Two Reuters journalists were detained earlier this month in Myanmar. Their arrests highlight the plight of Rohingya Muslims, and the government's efforts to halt news of the crisis.
Liberia is expecting its first peaceful transfer of power in more than 70 years. A vote count is currently underway to determine the successor to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Apple is facing a slew of lawsuits this week that accuse the company of defrauding iPhone users by slowing their phones without warning.
Cristo Rey New York is a Catholic high school in Harlem that sends its students out to work in the corporate world for a full day each week.
In 1990, 43 percent of private sector employees were covered by some kind of pension plan. Today, traditional pensions in the private sector are disappearing.
In Alabama, Republican Roy Moore attempted to block officials from certifying the victory of his opponent, Democrat Doug Jones, on the basis of "systematic voter fraud."
2017 was a landmark year for activism in sports. Today, The Takeaway looks back at some of the key moments in athletic protest from the past year. (episode)
2017 was a historic year for activism in sports. Today, The Takeaway looks back at some of the key moments in athletic protest from the past year.
On Friday, President Trump signed the Republican tax bill into law. Now, the burden is on the IRS to figure out how to interpret and implement the new changes to the tax code.
On Sunday, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced a reduced U.N. budget for the coming year that she says will take aim at the UN's "bloated management."
A new lawsuit alleges that earlier this month, almost a hundred Somali immigrants who had been living in the U.S. were mistreated by ICE during a 48-hour attempted deportation journey.
A group of advocates in Washington State wants residents to call a hotline to protect immigrants at risk of deportation, and in turn go beyond the label of a ‘sanctuary’ city or state.
For decades in the U.S., cities have provided homeless people free transportation to relocate, but little to no research has been conducted on the consequences of these programs.
After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and massive wildfires out west, we look at the future of FEMA following one of its most challenging years ever. (episode)
Leslie Odom Jr., who played the part of Aaron Burr in "Hamilton," is putting out a number of creative projects. He just released the deluxe edition of his album "Simply Christmas." (episode)
A recent article in The New York Times reveals the Pentagon's mysterious U.F.O. program. A physicist discusses this government initiative, and where else we should be looking. (episode)
Congress pledged to fund the Children's Health Insurance Program, which serves 9 million children, before the end of the year. That now appears increasingly unlikely.
A recent article in The New York Times reveals the Pentagon's mysterious U.F.O. program. A physicist discusses this government initiative, and where else we should be looking.
Just one of 12 in the world, the International Dark Sky Association has established its first dark sky reserve in the U.S. It's so dark that people can see the Milky Way.
Reviews of "Downsizing," starring Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig; "The Post," starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks; and "Pitch Perfect 3," starring Rebel Wilson and Anna Kendrick.
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced a change in Obama-era guidelines on loan forgiveness for defrauded borrowers. Some say it's far from fair.
After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition.
After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition. (episode)
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has protected about 800,000 people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
The race for Virginia’s House of Delegates was thought to have been won by one vote in favor of the Democrat, but is now a tie. The future of the race will be “determined by lot."
Between 9,000 and 11,000 Iraqi civilians lost their lives in the battle to liberate Iraq’s second largest city. The rate is almost 10 times greater than reported before.
A bribery scandal throughout Latin America could bring down the current Peruvian president.
Severe malnutrition is plaguing Venezuela and the Venezuelan government is participating in a cover up of the crisis by blacking out health statistics.
The European Union’s highest court came down hard on Uber this week, ruling that the ride-hailing service should be regulated like any other taxi operator across the E.U.
After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition.
There’s been a lot said about the Republican tax plan over the past few weeks and months, and today we’re tackling those claims head on. (episode)
There’s been a lot said about the Republican tax plan over the past few weeks and months, and today we’re tackling those claims head on.
Conversations about gaps in health insurance coverage often focus on urban and rural communities. But a recent study found that 40 percent of uninsured Americans live in the suburbs.
Cardinal Bernard Law, the archbishop of Boston who resigned in disgrace following a clergy child sex abuse scandal, died Wednesday in Vatican City.
A case involving almost 200 people who participated in protests during President Trump's inauguration could have major implications on future protests and free speech.
New Jersey’s fragmented medical examiner system has long been plagued by dysfunction and a lack of oversight. A new investigation reveals the scale of the problem.
From science fiction to poetry and beyond, we hear about the best writing from teenagers across the U.S., from the editor of the new collection.
A former officer with the Baltimore Police Department reflects on the corruption he witnessed firsthand on the job. (episode)
In Puerto Rico, the official death toll from the storm is 64. But a new investigation suggests that around 1,000 people died as a result of the hurricane.
Kasich remains critical of President Trump, saying he prefers to support a leader who unifies the country. But he hasn't ruled out supporting the president in 2020, should Trump run.
A train derailment along Interstate 5 outside of Olympia, Washington left at least three people dead and sent dozens of others to the hospital on Monday.
One smaller element of the Republican tax bill includes a plan to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration and drilling.
The Navajo Nation filed a lawsuit last week alleging that Wells Fargo specifically targeted the tribe’s citizens to open unnecessary bank accounts in their names.
A former officer with the Baltimore Police Department reflects on the corruption he witnessed firsthand on the job.
Some say the right-wing “feedback loop” is pushing President Trump to discredit the FBI and fire Robert Mueller. (episode)
Of the 26 million businesses in 2014, 95 percent were pass-throughs.
Policy analysts at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) were given a list of seven “forbidden” words to avoid when presenting their budget proposals.
Bitcoin reached another all-time high on Friday. The cryptocurrency has risen more than 1,700 percent since the start of the year, raising concerns about a bubble.
Many people are convinced that Fox News and other conservative media are trying to encourage President Trump to fire Robert Mueller.
The Canadian Football League is tiny compared to the NFL, but they're taking the lead on concussion prevention.
As sea level rise and more powerful storms begin to affect a growing number of areas along U.S. coasts, how can coastal communities plan and prepare for what lies ahead?
When journalists report on allegations of sexual harassment and assault, they seek to corroborate the claims made by victims. But this is often easier said than done.