The Takeaway

What Does Andrew Luck's Retirement Mean for the NFL?

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement over the weekend. 

Rising Temperatures are Creating Dangerous Conditions for Workers

Over 800 workers died in the U.S. from heat exposure between 1992 and 2017.

Other segments:

Climate Change is Affecting Farm Workers 

And as global temperatures rise, Californian farmers have been moving north, seeking better working conditions and a slightly cooler climate.

In Texas, Homelessness Crisis Highlights "Housing First" Approach

Austin moved to decriminalize homelessness, leading to a Texas-sized debate over housing policy.

The ongoing trade war with China, a weakened global economy, and a lack of investment by companies indicates that a recession might be looming. President Trump has spent his first term saying that the economy is in better shape than ever before, but is that really the case? Who stands to suffer most during another recession? Has the trade war with China fulfilled President Trump's objective for the economy?

Also, when it comes to understanding economic opportunity in Africa, the continent is still largely overlooked by the West. We look at the African Continental Free Trade Area and the opportunities it could unlock. 

Finally, a conversation with the political heavy-hitter from New Hampshire that Democratic hopefuls are trying to woo.

This episode was guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino. 

Guests:

Nancy Cook, White House Reporter, POLITICO 

Andria Smythe, Assistant Professor of Economics at Howard University

David Luke, Coordinator of the African Trade Policy Centre at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Howard French, Journalism Professor at Columbia University and former New York Times foreign bureau chief in Africa and China

Carlos Cardona, Laconia Democratic Party Chair

The History Behind President Trump's Accusations of "Disloyalty" Against Jewish Americans 

On Tuesday, President Trump said that any Jewish person who votes for a Democrat is either guilty of ignorance or “great disloyalty," an anti-Semitic trope that dates back centuries.

New Trump Rules would Detain Migrant Families and Children Indefinitely

What does this mean for migrant families and children in government custody?

Sports from Grade School to College: The Rise of "Pay to Play"

As sports get more expensive, lower and middle-income children are dropping off while their wealthier peers get into the game.

Other segments:

The Risks of Denying the Flu Vaccine to Migrant Children

The government will not administer the flu vaccine to families in detention camps, despite the fact that several children in detention facilities have died as a result of the flu.

How the Trump Administration is Affecting Women's Health Care Beyond Abortion

The lightning rod of Planned Parenthood and access to abortion could be overshadowing more widespread cuts to programs servicing women's health.

"In God We Trust": Louisiana Tests the Legal Limits of Religious Speech in Public Schools

In Louisiana, a 2018 law will go into effect this coming school year, requiring all schools to display the phrase “In God We Trust” in every building. 

Other segments: 

Telepsychiatry in Schools Could Help More Children Have Access to Mental Health Treatment 

Telemedicine is allowing psychiatrists to help children in rural and urban areas where there is a lack of mental health professionals. 

Brexit Negotiations Remain at a Standstill as Boris Johnson Prepares for G7 Summit

On Saturday, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will head to France for the G7 Summit, a meeting that's likely to highlight growing divides between several of the leaders in attendance.

1619: The Truth About 400 Years of Slavery

Four hundred years ago this month, the first group of enslaved Africans were forcibly brought by British colonists to what is now the United States. 

1619: The Racist Roots of the U.S. Racial Wealth Gap

Sandy Darity breaks down the long term economic consequences of the aftermath of slavery and ties it into the racial wealth gap that we’re seeing today.

1619: How Slavery Has Impacted the Empathy Gap in our Country

Scholar Clint Smith explains why we don’t show the same empathy to those who suffer the consequences of our country’s actions against African Americans even today.

Read the 1619 Project here.

Guests: 

Dr. Ibram X Kendi

Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers

William Darity, who goes by Sandy.

Clint Smith

Homelessness is on the Rise, Despite Efforts at Intervention

While homelessness as a whole has been going down since 2007, in the 2017-2018 years, there was a slight increase in homelessness nationwide. 

The Backlash Against Jay-Z's Partnership with the NFL

The rapper’s company will serve as the “entertainment strategist” for the football league, and many are calling into question Jay-Z’s motives.

USCIS Backlog Leaves Thousands of Immigrants In Limbo

More than 90 percent of people seeking U.S. visas are waiting in line.

Other segments: 

NYPD Officer Fired for Prohibited Chokehold in Eric Garner's Death

Eric Garner’s death in 2014 helped spark the national movement against police brutality.

The Tense Relationship Between Trump And Labor Unions

Labor leaders are split on how to handle a president who says he supports them but passes policies that don't.

A number of Republicans in the House have announced their retirements... and turns out many are in suburban districts, where the GOP’s support has been dwindling. In June, we saw one of the more high-profile Republican retirements when Congresswoman Susan Brooks, who represents Indiana’s 5th congressional district, announced that she would not seek reelection.

In fact, 4 of the 11 retirements are Congressman in Texas. This on top of 5 Texas Republican retirements in 2018 and two districts where Democrats flipped the seat. Could this turn Texas -- a historically red state -- blue, or at least purple?

This week, we break down these Republican retirements.

Guests:

Brendan Buck is a partner at Seven Letter Communications and the former chief communications advisor and counselor to Speaker Paul Ryan.

Susan Brooks (R), represents Indiana’s 5th congressional district. 

Pete Sessions (R), former Congressman from Texas.

Cal Jillson, professor of political science at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Manny Garcia, executive director of the Texas Democratic Party.

ICE Raids In Mississippi Last Week Left Some Children Without Parents

Raids like this can be scaring for many children. 

The Historical Precedent for Trump's 'Public Charge' Rule

U.S. immigration policy has long been governed by the notion of who deserves to be admitted into the country, and who deserves citizenship.

Author Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Legacy of 'Apocalypse Now,' Forty Years Later

"Apocalypse Now" continues to shape the way younger generations in the U.S. think about and relate to the Vietnam War. But the film is only concerned with the American side of the story.

Other segments:

Trouble with the Stock Market. What Does This Tell Us About the U.S. Economy?

Could this be a sign of an upcoming economic crisis?

How Would Imposing More China Tariffs Impact Independent Toy Stores?

Ann Kinzle, the owner of two independent toy stores in Chicago, said the tariffs could hurt her business. 

Wave of Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Expected As New York's Child Victims Act Takes Effect

For the next year, anyone who was sexually abused as a child in New York can sue people and institutions, no matter how long it has been.

What a Deadly Explosion in Russia Could Mean for the Nuclear Arms Race

Last Thursday, at least seven people were killed in Russia in what appears to have been an explosion involving a nuclear-propelled missile. 

Contracts Signed by Former Puerto Rican Governor May Go Under Review. Will This Lead to Change?

The new governor of the island has already canceled one contract to fix the island's power grid.

Why Ambulance Bills are So High, and So Unexpected

There’s been a lot of talk in Washington about the high cost of medical care, but one of the biggest sources of surprisingly high bills is from ambulances.

Police and Protesters Clash at Hong Kong Airport

Thousands of protesters descended on the international airport in Hong Kong over the weekend and successfully shut the airport down.

SoulCycle Becomes Latest Brand to Reckon with a Social Media Boycott

Stephen Ross, chairman of the parent company of SoulCycle and Equinox, came under fire last week for throwing a fundraiser for President Trump.

Other Segments:

What's the Link Between Our Gut and Our Health?

Recent research shows that antibiotics and the food we eat play a huge part in maintaining the bacteria in our gut…and could also play a big role in determining how much we weigh.

What Climate Change Means for Food Production

Last week, the UN released a report warning of the long term effects of climate change on our food supply.