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Lawmakers Reach a Tentative Framework to Avert Another Shutdown 

President Trump may not accept the deal, but it outlines a potential compromise only three weeks after furloughed federal employees returned to work. 

Some Are Striking, Some Are Leaving: One Teacher on the State of His Profession Today

Teachers are striking, and many are leaving the profession. One says teachers are recognizing their worth, even as the country continues to devalue them.

Denver Teachers Strike: Day Two

A look at the teacher strike in Denver — its history, what it is looking like on the ground right now, and how it fits into the broader, national teachers’ movement.

How Virginia's Black Lawmakers Are Handling the Commonwealth's Leadership Crisis

With the future of Virginia's top statewide officials in disarray, The Takeaway hears from a city councilor who governed through the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally.

Good Kids, Bad City: Overturning One of the Longest Wrongful Convictions in History

The story of how three young men landed behind bars for a crime they didn't commit has as much to do with a scared 12-year-old boy as it does with a police who twisted his testimony.

Guests:

Damian Paletta

Nate Bowling

Melanie Asmar

Wes Bellamy

Kyle Swenson

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Over 700 Victims: New Report Exposes Sexual Abuse in Southern Baptist Churches

An investigation from the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News shines a light at disturbing sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches.

"Undercover, in Darkness and in Secrecy": One Former Nun's Story of Abuse

One former nun shares her story of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, days after the Pope acknowledged that nuns, too, have been victimized.

Guests:

Robert Downen

Lise Olsen

Mary Dispenza

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Trump's Investigatory Troubles Extend Far Beyond Robert Mueller

The Southern District of New York is pursuing criminal charges against the President's inaugural committee.

For Some Saudis Accused of Crimes in US, the Kingdom Helps Those Charged Evade Justice

Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon joins the show to discuss his proposed bill to make this more difficult.

'High Flying Bird' is a Sports Movie That Wants to Disrupt the System

The Takeaway sits down with screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney and actor André Holland, to discuss their new movie, “High Flying Bird,” which was shot on an iPhone in just 13 days.

Guests:

Ilya Marritz

Jessica Roth

Shane Dixon Kavanaugh

Senator Ron Wyden

André Holland

Tarell Alvin McCraney

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The Biggest Threats to America Today, According to You

What are the major threats facing America today? You told us: they don't necessarily match those that President Trump outlined in his State of the Union.

What's the Role of Editorial Cartoons in 2019 America?

The earliest political caricatures date back as far as the 18th century. But the job is changing, and the people with the pen are also changing.

Early Writings of Neomi Rao, Tapped to Take Brett Kavanaugh's Former Seat, Show Bias Against LGBT Community and Others

Rao, who has never been a judge, is reportedly on President Trump's radar for future Supreme Court nominations.

Guests:

Samuel Brannen

Umair Irfan

Alice Rivlin

Signe Wilkinson

Zoe Tillman

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ICE Force-Feeding Immigrant Detainees, In Seemingly Unprecedented Move

Last week, ICE confirmed that their agency is force-feeding nine detainees in El Paso, as a result of a hunger strike to protest conditions and treatment inside the facility.

El Salvador Elects Nayib Bukele as President

37-year-old Nayib Bukele the former mayor of San Salvador, the country’s capital city, won the election in a landslide.

U.S. Weapons are Ending Up in the Hands of Al Qaeda and Other Proxy Fighters Across Yemen

Nima Elbagir recently spent 11 days in Yemen, and her reporting reveals how UAE and Saudi Arabia, both US allies, are enabling arms to wind up in the hands of Iranian backed militias.

Nickel and Dimed...for Federal Government Court Documents

The going rate is $0.10 a page but some experts estimate it costs only half of one ten-thousandth of a penny to send out a page. 

Guests:

Garance Burke

Grace Meng

Heather Gies

Nima Elbagir

Shira Scheindlin

Matt Ford

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Freezing Conditions in Federal Detention Facility Raise Alarm

According to the detainees, attorneys and media reports, the more than 1,600 inmates were largely confined to their freezing, dark cells.

Governor Northam's Racist Photo Sheds Light on Virginia's Political History

Democratic colleagues have called for Governor Northam to resign. But his case does not exist in a vacuum.

As NFL Season Ends, Players Continue Fighting for Social Justice Off the Field

The Takeaway speaks with wide receiver Doug Baldwin, a member of the Players Coalition, about pushing the league to donate money to causes addressing racial disparities in the U.S.

Guests:

Stephen Nessen

Nicholas Turner

Corey D. B. Walker

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How a Hate Crime Reverberates Through a Community 

Empire star Jussie Smollett told police that his attackers shouted “this is MAGA country," referencing President Trump’s campaign slogan.

NFL Players and Activism, On and Off the Field

Although there has not been as much coverage, NFL players are still actively involved in social justice activism.

In a Just Society, is There Room for Billionaires?

Several high profile billionaires have come out against transformational social programs like Medicare for All, arguing the country does not have enough money.

Creator of Netflix's "One Day at a Time" on Making the Show a Love Letter to Her Family

The Takeaway sits down with the executive producer of Netflix’s "One Day at a Time," to discuss Latinx representation and balancing everyday realities with humor on the sitcom.

Guests:

Rebecca Carroll 

Tobin Low

Michael Fletcher

Anand Giridharadas

Gloria Calderón Kellett

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Polar Vortex Has Midwest Temperatures Plunging to Near Record Lows

Cold snaps like this were more common in generations past, but climate change is making these events rarer.

What Does it Mean to Assimilate in a Nation of Immigrants?

"Hispanics should work harder at assimilation," said former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw. But assimilate to what, exactly?

Not a Telenovela: Recapping Outrageous Revelations from El Chapo's Trial

As the trial draws to a close, we recap various anecdotes from the trial.

Guests:

Eric Holthaus

Elizabeth Shockman

Mariah Woelfel

Mary C. Waters

Daniel José Older

Keegan Hamilton

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Two Years Later, So-Called "Muslim Ban" Continues To Separate Families

According to information obtained from the State Department, very few people from the blocked countries have received waivers to enter the U.S. 

Looking Back at the History of the State of the Union

Not since 1986, when the Challenger tragedy occurred, has the State of the Union been delayed.

Payday Lenders and Pawnbrokers Were Winners in the Government Shutdown

A look at why payday lenders and pawnbrokers emerged as winners in the shutdown.

The Nation's Busiest Immigration Court Reopens After Government Shutdown

After 35 days of the shutdown, the nation's busiest immigration court reopened. One judge called the government shutdown "a disaster" for the court's backlog.

Guests:

Ismail Alghazali

Joshua Moody and Sahar Al-Gabri

Faiza Patel

Julian Zelizer

Mehrsa Baradaran

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Chef José Andrés Talks Food Insecurity, the Federal Shutdown, and the Joys of Discovering New Cuisines

Through his non-profit, World Central Kitchen, José Andrés hopes to lead a revolution in disaster relief.

Russia, China, and Turkey Warn Against Foreign Interference in Venezuela

While the West turns on Maduro's government, Russia, China, and Turkey speak out against foreign interference in Venezuela.