The Takeaway

How President Trump Fits into the Global Rise of Authoritarian Leaders

The term “authoritarian” is being used to describe President Trump more frequently in some U.S. media. But is that an appropriate label?

Why Innocent People Admit to Crimes They Didn't Commit

Wrongful convictions and false confessions are more common than we think. 

Census 2020: Addressing Cybersecurity Threats to the First Online Census

2020 will be the first time ever that most people will use digital technology to fill out the census, opening up the process to a number of potential cybersecurity threats.

Emergence of Sanders as Front-Runner Highlights Potential Fractures on the Left

After a dominant win in Nevada, Bernie Sanders is the candidate to beat in the primaries. But his current strength has also highlighted potential fractures within the Democratic Party. 

Supreme Court Rules Border Patrol Agent Can't Be Sued for Killing A Mexican Teenager

The court ruled that allowing the family of 15-year-old Sergio Hernandez to sue the Border Patrol agent that shot him could undermine border security.

Local News Rethinks Its Use of Mugshots

For the last decade, online mugshot galleries have become an easy source of revenue for struggling newsrooms.

Top U.S. Officials Send Mixed Messages on Risk of Coronavirus

As verified cases across the Middle East and Europe, officials in the U.S. are not only figuring out how to address the virus, but how to address the public.

What Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction Means for the #MeToo Movement

Weinstein’s case has become synonymous with the #MeToo era. Yesterday’s verdict is a historic moment for the women at the center of this trial and survivors everywhere.

Guns and Domestic Violence: Lisette Johnson's Testimony

Lisette Johnson was shot four times by her husband in 2009 and survived, and has since become an advocate for victims and survivors of domestic violence. 

Remembering the First Civil Rights Era Sit-in in Alabama

The Takeaway speaks with St. John Dixon, who took part in the first sit-in against segregation in the state of Alabama on February 25, 1960.

Appalachia Grapples with Extreme Flooding

The region is also still recovering from some of the worst flooding on record from 2016. 

Trump Administration Targets U.S. Intelligence Community

Last week, President Donald Trump announced Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, as the acting director of national intelligence. 

Census 2020: Making Latino Communities Heard in Texas

Texas lawmakers declined to fund census outreach efforts in their state, which could lead to an undercount in 2020, particularly among Latino communities.

Guns and Domestic Violence: Overview

In the United States, domestic violence incidents involving guns are on the rise, and women are especially vulnerable.

Can Baseball Survive This Cheating Scandal?

The Houston Astros were caught using cameras to read opposing teams' signs to give their hitters an advantage.

The Nevada caucuses were held on Saturday. Senator Bernie Sanders easily claimed victory, proving he can build a broad coalition of voters. 

Host Amy Walter discusses the results of the Silver State with Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist; Tara Golshan, 2020 reporter at HuffPost Politics; and Zach Montellaro, campaign reporter for Politico. 

Democratic strategist Joel Payne, Maya King from Politico, and Jon Ralston from The Nevada Independent join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss Saturday's caucus in Nevada and how candidates fared this week. 

On Wednesday, Michael Bloomberg joined his rivals in Nevada for his first debate as a presidential candidate. The former mayor has positioned himself as a moderate businessman alternative to President Donald Trump. While he's spent millions on highly-produced advertisements, his debate performance has caused some to question whether the appeal from his ads translates into a candidate that could beat President Trump. Rosie Gray from BuzzFeed News shares some insights from the campaign trail. 

On Super Tuesday, California's 415 Democratic delegates will be up for grabs. But as of writing, more than one million voters have already submitted their ballots. Paul Mitchell of Political Data Inc. shares how campaigns are trying to sway voters ahead of March 3rd. 

Also, a look at the role Latino voters will play in the Democratic primary and beyond. We hear from Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia of Texas, Mark Hugo Lopez from the Pew Research Center, and Dr. Stephen Nuño-Perez from Latino Decisions. 

Climate Change Finds Its Way onto the Debate Stage in Nevada

Studies have also shown that Latino voters are more engaged with the issue of climate change than other voting groups.

Why Aren't There More Famous Female Magicians?

Sexism and social biases have historically prevented female magicians from becoming as famous as male magicians.

Indigenous-Led Pipeline Protests Bring Canada to a Standstill

For two weeks now, activists across Canada have blockaded rail lines and ports to protest the construction of a natural gas pipeline on Wet’suwet’en First Nation territory.

A Honduran Girl, Separated from Her Family for Six Years

In 2013, a 10-year-old Honduran girl requested asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. After being placed into the system, their family never heard from her again.

Mixed Messages As Secretary Pompeo Visits Africa

It’s only the second visit by a Secretary of State during this administration.

California to Apologize to Japanese Americans for Internment Camps

The state of California is issuing an apology in the form of a bipartisan bill that’s expected to pass today. 

Bankruptcy Filing Complicates Future of Abuse Cases Against the Boy Scouts of America

On Tuesday, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing has raised concerns about what the move means for the future of sexual abuse cases against the group. 

Census 2020: How Community Leaders in Oklahoma Are Working to Prevent an Undercount

Oklahoma is one of several states that has allocated no funds to the rollout of the 2020 census, leaving non-profit organizations to pick up the slack.

Black Dance Creators Are Not Getting The Credit They Deserve

The video game Fortnite and influencers on TikTok make massive profits from using dances made by black creators without even crediting them.  

The Amazon's Priest Shortage Reignites Debate over Celibacy in the Catholic Church

In some of the most remote areas of the Amazon, Catholics will sometimes have to wait months between masses, sometimes years. 

Trump Administration Escalates Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities

It will deploy dozens of border patrol agents in cities that have pushed back against its immigration enforcement policies, including Los Angeles and Houston.  

Why Public Transportation Is Such an Important Site of Civil Rights Protest

Transportation has long been a staging ground for civil rights protests. And U.S. history is filled with the stories of those who stood up to discrimination on public transit.

The Exploitative Contracts Between Strippers and Strip Clubs

Genea Sky fell from a 15-foot pole in Dallas. As a contract worker, she cannot access workers compensation or employee insurance.