How United States' Elections Work

15 days ahead of the midterm elections, The Takeaway is taking a step back and looking at the infrastructure of the United States' voting system. 

How the Saudi Government Uses Twitter to Attack Journalists and Dissidents

A Saudi Twitter employee was also allegedly groomed by the Saudi government to spy on dissidents.

New Report Shows Trump's Tax Cut Favored Wealthy Whites

According to the new report, black families fare worse under the tax bill at every level of income.

Afghanistan Votes for New Parliament Amid Unrelenting Violence

On Saturday, millions of Afghan voters went to the polls for a parliamentary election. The vote came at a moment of extraordinary violence for the country.

Does the Violence Against Women Act Actually Prevent Violence?

One attorney says the law's emphasis on criminalization actually makes the problem worse.

Guests:

David Becker

Ben Hubbard

Jeremie Greer

Secunder Kermani

Leigh Goodmark

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