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"We Had to Drive Through a Wall of Flames": Escaping the Camp Fire

Four survivors of the devastating Camp Fire tell us their stories of escape and trying to forge ahead.

Director Steve McQueen on "Widows," A Thriller Tailor-Made for 2018

“12 Years a Slave,” director Steve McQueen sits down with The Takeaway to discuss “Widows," his new movie that balances an action-heavy plot with heavier themes.  

Tanzania Escalates Violence Against LGBTQ People  

Hundreds have fled a government crackdown on the nation’s queer community.

Theresa May's 600-Page Plan to Save Brexit

Although British Prime Minister Theresa May has convinced her Cabinet to back her Brexit deal, she’s in for the fight of her life to do the same with Parliament.

Guests:

Jason Douglas

Michael Bridges

Margaret Llamas

Miriah Williams 

Jessica Shelton

Steve McQueen

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Amazon Comes to the Neighborhood 

On Tuesday, Amazon named Long Island City, New York, and Arlington, Virginia as the cite of their HQ2 locations. So what are the terms of the deal?

Scotland Aims to Stamp Out Homophobia Through LGBTQ Education

Last week, Scotland became the first country in the world to mandate the teaching of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex rights in the school curriculum.

Comprehending the 'Wide, Deep' Destruction of the Camp Fire

The Camp Fire in Northern California killed dozens of people and wiped out the entire town of Paradise in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. 

The Trouble with Wildfire Evacuations

With wildfires, nothing is certain. Preparing ahead of time, while important, only increases your chance of a successful evacuation because every fire is different.

Guests:

Daniel Geiger

Robert McCartney

Emma Green

Jordan Daly

Julia Prodis Sulek

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Doctors On Gun Violence: "This Is Our Lane" 

The NRA told doctors to "stay in their lane," and not take on the issue of gun violence. Doctors said: no way.

How Criminal Justice Fared in the Midterms — and Why Conservative Support Mattered

Criminal justice reform was on the ballot in at least a dozen states, and conservative support was crucial in several victories. 

Michelle Obama Shines Light on Infertility Struggles of Black Women

In her memoir, Michelle Obama opens up about her experience with a miscarriage and IVF. It has placed a focus on the issues that black women deal with when it comes to fertility.

Guests:

Dr. Sue Bornstein

Dr. Megan Ranney

Nicole Lewis

Bill Hammond

Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith

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Devastating Fires Rage Throughout California

The Camp Fire has already been marked as the deadliest fire in recent California history.

Trial Over 2020 Census Citizenship Question Enters Second Week

The State of New York, along with more than a dozen other states and cities, is suing the Commerce Department, arguing that a citizenship question was added improperly to the census.

Counts and Recounts: Contested Races and How We Decide Them

An update on the tightest midterm races that still don't have an official winner, and a look at the rules that govern our process of counting and recounting votes in the U.S.

One Hundred Years After Armistice, What Lessons Can Be Learned From World War I?

Millions of lives were lost in World War I, and with no clear outcome, Armistice Day reminds us of the dangers of nationalism and imperialism.

How are Veterans and Members of the Military Reacting to Trump?

With President Trump missing out on a WWI commemoration event, how are members of the military responding to him?

Guests:

Jenny Hamel

Hansi Lo Wang

William Stewart

Elana Schor 

Rob Richie

Geoffrey Corn

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The Case for Speaker Pelosi, Again

In 2007, Nancy Pelosi became the first woman to lead the House of Representatives. She wants her job back.  

With Democrats in the House, Will a Divided Government Be Able to Govern?

While Democrats will no longer be locked out of power completely, it's unclear what they'll be able to accomplish with Republicans still in control of the White House and Senate.

Congressional Firsts: Newly Elected Democrat Angie Craig Will Represent Minnesota Swing District

Amy Walter talks with Angie Craig about being the first openly gay person elected to Congress from Minnesota.

Jim Acosta's Ejection Raises Questions About Role of White House Press Corps

After President Trump's sprawling post-election news conference, there are questions about the effectiveness of the White House Press Corps.

After the Midterms, What Should We Expect for these Next Two Years Under Trump?

The 2020 campaign may take place under the shadow of deepening partisan divisions.

Guests:

John Lawrence

Susan Glasser

Paul Kane

Angie Craig

Olivier Knox

Sara Fagen

Doug Sosnik 

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A New DOJ, Sans Sessions

Sessions is out. We explore the decision and what it could mean for the Mueller investigation and the future of the Trump Administration.

A Post-Midterm Look at the Nation's Judicial Landscape

The midterms are changing the face of America's courts, from the local level all the way up.

Gunman Opens Fire Killing 12 at California Bar 

The dead included the gunman and a sheriff’s sergeant who was the first officer inside the bar.

Medicaid Expansion was on the Ballot in Three States

Voters in Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah all approved ballot measures to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

Since 2016, Have We Learned Anything About Rural Voters?

Some states in the Midwest did experience a "blue wave" of their own.

Grading The Media's Election Performance 

Did journalists get the midterm elections story right? 

Guests:

Erin Banco

Alicia Bannon

Claudia Bill-de la Peña

Tami Luhby

Sarah Smarsh

Stuart Gerson

Alex Pareene

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Election Roundup: Voters Choose Divided Government 

It’s the day after Election Day, so what do we know? 

After Losing the House, Republican Party Charts New Path Forward

What does the loss of the House of Representatives mean for the Republican Party and President Trump's agenda?

Midterms 2018: How Ballot Measures Fared Around the Country 

We get an update on various ballot measures from states around the country.

1.5 Million Ex-Felons in Florida Regain Voting Rights 

Over million people in Florida regained the right to vote, the largest single enfranchisement since the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

When Voting Problems Become Voter Suppression

We explore reports of voter suppression and intimidation and the impact these tactics may have had on the outcome of the vote. 

A Night of Firsts: Women and Underrepresented Groups Make History 

Native American women and Muslim women are among the groups to be represented in Congress for the first time.

Guests:

Deb Haaland

Rashida Tlaib

Amy Walter

Errin Haines Whack 

Yamiche Alcindor 

Doug Heye

Kirk Carapezza

Marisa Lagos

Jason Rosenbaum

Steve Bousquet 

Brenda Wright

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Voting is one of the most important forms of civic engagement. But Americans have engaged with their communities in all sorts of ways. Today's episode of The Takeaway explores the ways in which we are giving back to our communities and trying to make a change at the local level.

Guests: 

Priya Parker 

Hollie Russon 

Joseph Liberti

Bradford Fitch

Andrea Blackman

Stacy Palmer

Alan Yarborough

Bill Steverson

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Tallahassee Shooting: The Link Between Right-Wing Extremism and Misogyny

The gunman had previously posted videos and audio files online, railing against women and people of color.

Should Corporations Pay More to Fund Homeless Services? Bay Area Voters Will Decide

Three city ballot initiatives in California on raising corporate taxes to pay for homeless services have split the tech industry and local politicians. 

In Washington State, Climate Change is on the Ballot. Can It Help Alleviate the Effects of Carbon Emissions?

The measure attempts to limit carbon emissions. But the amount of money opposing this initiative is making it the most expensive ballot measure in state history.

Remembering Marie Colvin, as a New Film Brings Her Story to the Big Screen

War correspondent Marie Colvin braved war zones to show the world the human toll of conflict. We remember her legacy and hear about a new film bringing her story back to life. 

Roxane Gay Gets Being Disillusioned, But She Still Wants You to Vote

The writer argues there is too much at stake to sit this election out.

Guests:

Heidi Beirich

Julia Reinstein

Marisa Lagos

John Ryan

Paul Conroy

Matthew Heineman

Lynsey Addario

Roxane Gay

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This week on Politics with Amy Walter, with Election Day 2018 just days away, we look at where things stand heading into Tuesday. Also on the show, local reporters from Georgia and Florida bring us the latest on what could be historic gubernatorial victories. Plus, a writer for FiveThirtyEight weighs in on whether voters can trust what the polls are predicting this time around.

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