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Andrew Prokop of Vox, Adam Harris of The Atlantic, and Philip Bump of The Washington Post join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss the results from New Hampshire, Senator Bernie Sander's perceived lead, and Attorney General William Barr's handling of sentencing recommendations for Roger J. Stone.

Also, The Democratic Party of Nevada is trying to avoid the tech issues that disrupted the final result of the Iowa caucuses. Rebecca Katz of New Deal Strategies and Megan Messerly of The Nevada Independent weigh in on the process and how candidates are making their case to voters in the final days before the caucuses. 

Finally, Maya King of Politico and Errin Haines of The 19th* join Amy Walter to discuss how presidential hopefuls are modifying their messages to court black voters. 

What Bernie Sander's New Hampshire Victory Means for the Democratic Primary

Sen. Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. The Takeaway's Amy Walter weighs in on what the results mean for the weeks ahead.

Is Abortion the Litmus Test for Democrats Today?

At Friday's debate in New Hampshire, almost all the candidates went out of their way to reaffirm their support of abortion.

Siba, a Standard Poodle, Wins 144th Westminster Dog Show

Siba, a standard poodle, was crowned "Best in Show" at the 144th West Minister Dog Show in New York on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Continues to Spread Despite Mass Quarantines in China

As the number of confirmed infections continues to climb in China, how effective has quarantine been? 

'Birds of Prey' Director Cathy Yan on Crafting Her Own Vision of Gotham City

The Takeaway speaks with Cathy Yan about helming 'Birds of Prey' and why studios are finally acknowledging that the fan base for superhero movies extends far beyond teenage boys.

The National Archives Is Deleting Records About Trump’s ICE Policies

In 2017 the Archives agreed to let Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials delete or destroy documents that detail the sexual abuse and death of undocumented immigrants

Will Radical Resistance Movements Shaking up the Globe Reach the U.S.?

Protests in the U.S. have typically focused on changing "the system," rather than overthrowing it.

Gayle King Comes Under Fire for Interview About Kobe Bryant's Legacy

This taps into longstanding cultural expectations of black women and the black family, and the priority of upholding and defending black men.

Executive Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, Amy Kennedy, weighed in on how The Party plans on engaging the state's contingent of Democratic voters. Dante Scala, professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire explains the impact the Iowa caucuses have on voters on Tuesday. 

David Weigel of The Washington Post weighs in on the State of the Union Address and the Senate's vote to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment. 

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Following Acquittal, What's Next for the Democrats?

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The Murky Waters of Social Media and "Objectivity" in Newsrooms

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Prada to Address Racist Incidents in Landmark Settlement

In late 2018, luxury fashion house Prada came under fire for a racist window display in its flagship shop in SoHo. 

Student Homelessness is at an All-Time High

In the 2017-2018 school year, more than 1.5 million public school children had experienced homelessness.

President Trump's State of the Union: Immigration, Economy, 2020 Elections

The President avoided one major topic: impeachment.

Fear of the Coronavirus Spurs Surge in Xenophobia and Anti-Chinese Sentiment

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Veteran Journalist Diane Rehm on the Right-to-Die Movement

In her new book "When My Times Comes," Rehm explores the highly divisive field of medical aid in dying. 

The Growing Support for Aid-in-Dying Legislation

But there is a lot of confusion around what aid-in-dying actually entails, and what it means for the rights of patients who are terminally ill and their families. 

Iowa Caucus: Is It Time to Overhaul the System?

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CTE: The State of the Science

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In "The Other Latif," a Reporter Investigates His Namesake at Guantánamo Bay

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Trump Administration Reverses Land Mine Policy  

Last week, the Trump administration eased restrictions on the deployment of land mines by the U.S. military.

Trump Administration Expands Controversial Travel Ban

On Friday, President Trump expanded the ban to include six new countries: Nigeria, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar.

Miscarriages, a Common Issue We Don't Discuss

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Taika Waititi Breaks Down the Process Behind 'Jojo Rabbit'

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The Challenges of Caucusing with a Child

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