The Takeaway

Migrant Family Separation Continues at the Border, Despite Executive Order

Immigration officials have yet to provide clarity on the number of children having been separated.

Chemical Attack on Central American Migrants Puts America's Relationship with Human Rights in Doubt

The United States has a reputation for being a beacon of human rights. Is that reputation deserved?

Barry Jenkins and KiKi Layne Capture the Heart of James Baldwin in "If Beale Street Could Talk"

Director Barry Jenkins and actor KiKi Layne discuss balancing the romance at the heart of "If Beale Street Could Talk," with broader issues of racism and mass incarceration.

Guests:

Ginger Thompson 

Zak Cheney-Rice

Samuel Moyn

Barry Jenkins

KiKi Layne

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Is Facebook Too Big? Amid Repeat Offenses, Global Regulators Suggest Breaking Up the Social Media Giant

Mark Zuckerberg was noticeably absent from a meeting in the UK on Tuesday, where regulators from nine countries demanded answers.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Faces Criticism, But Is It Fair?

Facebook's number two executive Sheryl Sandberg is coming under increasing criticism from multiple directions.

What's Ahead for the U.S. and China at the G20 Summit?

On Monday, President Trump threatened more tariffs if a trade deal is not reached.

Art in Orbit? Astronomers Say: No Way

A huge inflatable sculpture is headed for orbit. But does art belong in space? Astronomers say no. We hear why.

Guests:

Tim Wu

Tony Romm

Issie Lapowsky

Alex Lawson

Jackie Faherty

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General Motors Announces Big Layoffs and Plant Closures

The American car manufacturer announced plans to cut more than 14,000 jobs and halt production at five plants across the United States and Canada.

Ahead of G20 Summit, Violence Flares Up Between Russia and Ukraine

On Sunday, the Russian coast guard fired at three Ukrainian vessels in the Kerch Strait.

Earlonne Woods, Co-Host of Prison Podcast, Has Sentence Commuted

Gov. Jerry Brown commuted Woods' sentence after having spent 21 years behind bars.

Alabama Police Kill 21-Year-Old Black Man E.J. Bradford

Hoover, Alabama police said they killed an active shooter. But they got it very wrong. Now a community is demanding justice.

California Farm Workers Toil Amid Smoke from Devastating Fires

Activists have been responding to the economic pressures migrant workers face despite safety and health concerns.

Guests:

Janae Pierre

Christopher Miller 

Bill Koenig

Karen Majewski

Nigel Poor

Genevieve Flores-Haro 

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Migrants Tear Gassed at the Border as U.S. and Mexico Prepare Asylum Policy Change

Women and children were also among those on the receiving end after U.S. officials fired tear gas across the border and into Mexico.

New White House Climate Report Has Some Republicans Questioning Party Line

Thirteen federal agencies contributed to a report that's at odds with President Trump's rhetoric on climate.

Amid Romaine Warning, Trump Administration Blocks Rule Mandating Farmers Test Water

The rule would have made farmers test their water for E. coli, but the Trump administration delayed the regulation by at least four more years.

What Happens to Service Workers After the Devastating California Fires?

The California fires also mean a loss of employment for those who depend on service work for their livelihood.

Race Taints Mississippi Senate Run-Off  

Heading to the runoff, Hyde-Smith gets flack for comments about "public hanging."

Guests:

Maya Averbuch

Dara Lind

Bob Inglis

Elizabeth Shogren

Susie Neilson

Emily Elena Dugdale

Desare Frazier 

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Sure, it’s nice to gather everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving. But depending on the family, there can be just as much laughter as there is screaming and tears. And politics doesn’t help. Amid our deeply polarized time, some relationships are being tested like never before. 

Amy Walter explores the ways in which relationships have been strained by political discord.

Guests:

Keith Chen

Ginger Ikuno

Judy Mooney

Carroll Doherty

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The History of Thanksgiving Food, from the First Venison to Your Modern Day Table

Why do we eat what we eat on this day? Food historian and writer Sandy Oliver takes us back to the beginning, and we hear from you about what makes your Thanksgiving table unique. 

For Some Native Americans, Rethinking an American Holiday

One chef is reclaiming Thanksgiving for Native Americans like himself, with a focus on Native foods.

The Evolution of American Food

A look at the ways in which Americans’ relationship with food has changed over the past couple of decades.

Guests:

Sandy Oliver

Sean Sherman 

Kara Miller

Maritza Lopez

Gadriel Rivera

Mikki Kendall

Edward Lee

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'Very Fortunate': California Wildfire Survivors Remain Thankful This Thanksgiving

What do you do for Thanksgiving when your entire community is gone? Risa Johnson shares how the community is feeling gratitude in the midst of tragedy.

Underneath Gun Violence Women Face the Biggest Risk

One in four women have been the victim of intimate partner violence in this country, and black women have the highest death rate from domestic violence incidents.

Native Government Repeals Press Freedom Law for Their Tribe

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation government repealed a 2015 law granting autonomy to the tribe's news media.

Trump Defies CIA Intelligence, Stands with Saudi Arabia in Journalist's Killing

At what point does economic interest outweigh human rights?

In Sugar Land, Texas, Unmarked Graves from Jim Crow-Era Program Remind Community of Painful History

In the years after the Civil War, Texas and other states used the "convict lease" program to keep Black men in servitude.

Turn On, Tune Out: Relaxing Movies and TV to Watch Over the Long Weekend

What can you watch this holiday season to forget about current events? Film critic Rafer Guzman joins The Takeaway to give his picks for relaxing things to check out.

Guests:

Risa Johnson 

Dr. Aletha Maybank

Sterling Cosper

Ryan Goodman

Brooke Lewis

Douglas Blackmon

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Caravan Migrants Face Mexican Protesters on Road to U.S. Border 

Protesters shouted, "Mexico First" against caravan migrants.

Fleeing Violence and Discrimination: Life for LGBTQ People in Central America 

Diego Molina, a volunteer for Dike LGBTI in El Salvador, describes what it's like for LGBTQ+ people in El Salvador and throughout Central America. 

What Emergency Responders Face on the US-Mexico Border

One anthropologist and emergency responder talk about working on the border, and what it revealed about the people crossing, and then those tasked with coming to their aid.

El Chapo's Trial is Opening a Can of Worms: Mexican Government Corruption

How has the Mexican government been dealing with the War on Drugs?

California's Deadly Wildfires: What Caused It? 

Officials are investigating whether power lines owned by the state’s largest utility started the fires.

Guests:

Maureen Meyer

Ieva Jusionyte

Diego Molina

Keegan Hamilton

Steven Dudley

Ted Goldberg 

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The Camp Fire Creates a Humanitarian Crisis

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Northern California, where more than 10,000 families have lost their homes.

'He's a Champion': The Lost and Found Pets of the Camp Fire 

When the Camp Fire roared through Paradise in Northern California, many had to leave their pets behind as they fled. Some lucky families have gotten them back. 

Democratic Sweep of Orange County Delivers Near Fatal Blow to the California Republican Party

Orange County had been the birthplace of modern American conservatism.

Neo-Nazis Infiltrate the U.S. Military in New PBS Doc

Incidents of hate crimes jumped 17 percent between 2016 and 2017.

At Soul Fire Farm, Agricultural Activists Work to Alleviate Racial Food Injustice

Soul Fire Farm is a people of color-led organization, serving communities outside Albany, New York.

Guests:

Michelle Wiley

Mark Z. Barabak

A.C. Thompson

Soul Fire Farm

Laura and Chris Smith

Kermit

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Counting on Election Integrity in Florida

Machine meltdowns, recounts and who's responsible? 

The Money Behind the Midterms

More than $5 billion was spent by candidates alone in this year's midterm elections, with roughly 90 percent of Congressional elections going to the candidate who spent the most.

Why Attorney General Races Draw National Attention (and Donations)

As the state’s “top lawyer,” the stakes are high for an attorney general — but the cost of running a successful election is even higher.

Guests:

Sheila Krumholz

Patrick Ruffini

David Smiley

Erin Hill

James Tierney

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