The Takeaway

How Fair is America's Tax Code?

Most American's think they pay their fare share of taxes but the rich and corporations aren't paying enough. 

Rewatching Teen Flicks of the 80s with Modern Eyes

What were teenagers like Brett Kavanaugh watching in the 80s? Many of the popular films of that time normalize rape culture.

Narrative Over 'Trump Country' Overlooks Rural Black Americans

With all the focus on white rural voters who voted for Trump, another important group of constituents is frequently being ignored.

The Secret Network Helping Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence

Immigrant women are twice as likely as the general population to experience domestic violence. An underground network of Latinas is protecting those facing abuse. 

Guests:

David Stasavage

Vanessa Williamson

Errin Haines Whack

Rafer Guzman

Alison Willmore

Lizzie Presser

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Does America Have a Drinking Problem?

Judge Brett Kavanaugh's teenage drinking habits came under scrutiny at last Thursday's Senate hearing.

Trump's Father Funneled Hundreds of Millions to Son, Through Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud

President Trump says he is a self-made man. But by age 8 he was a millionaire.

Desperation in Indonesia as Earthquake and Tsunami Death Toll Rises

What are the logistical difficulties of providing aid to Indonesia, in response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami?

Rethinking Recidivism as a Measure of Our Justice System

Fear of going back to prison hangs over many people making the transition to life after incarceration. Some experts say, low recidivism is a bad measurement of success.

Everything You Really Need to Know about Paying for College 

Finding the right college and figuring out how to pay for it can be a daunting task, but a new project aims to make things simpler for students and their families.  

Guests:

Gabrielle Glaser 

Christina Mair

Jenny Johnson Ware

Kate Dischino

Bruce Western

Beth Kobliner

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Government Increasingly Uses Tent Cities as Number of Migrant Kids in Custody Surge

The federal government is increasing the size of tent cities in order to handle the number of unaccompanied minors in its custody. 

300 Students Killed by the Government: Mexico's 1968 Massacre and Its Echoes Today

How does the present-day Mexican student movement look back at the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre?

New Film 'Consent' Documents the Painful Reckoning of Accuser and Accused 

A new film from Vice explores issues of consent and how restorative justice could help in decades old cases of sexual assault. 

Frozen In Time: What Older People Face After Prison

Older people face a unique set of challenges when they are released after years of incarceration. We hear from a group of men about their transition.

Guests:

Isobel Yeung

Robert Moore,

Mark Greenberg

Nahum Perez Monroy

Kate Doyle

The Fortune Society

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What Will the Kavanaugh FBI Investigation Look Like?

With all the limitations the White House has placed on the FBI, we look at how this investigation will shape out throughout the week.

National Sexual Assault Hotlines Track Spike in Calls During Emotional Hearings

Calls to the National Sexual Assault Hotline spiked last week during an emotional testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. 

Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Rape Accusations

Allegations about the international celebrity had been an open secret for years.

Hundreds Dead in Devastating Tsunami in Indonesia 

The 18-foot waves hit the city of Palu on Friday. More than 800 people are confirmed dead and the number is expected to climb.

'Raise the Age' Goes Into Effect in New York as Minors Must Be Moved Off Rikers Island

All minors have to be out of Rikers Island by Oct. 1 according to Raise the Age legislation passed in 2017. 

Guests: 

Jerri Williams

Brad Moss 

Patricia Teffenhart

Shireen Ahmed

Timothy McLaughlin

Cindy Rodriguez 

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Rage, Fear and Unraveling at Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings

The nation watched as Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified under oath about an alleged sexual assault.

Supreme Court Nominations are Supposed to Assuage Fears About Partisanship, So What Happened Thursday?

What will the Kavanaugh hearings do for the partisan divide?

Former Secretary of State John Kerry on America's Shifting Place in Geopolitical Landscape

John Kerry and Amy Walter discuss America's place on the world stage.

Guests:

Noah Rothman

Clare Malone

Amanda Terkel

Professor Barbara Perry

Former Secretary of State John Kerry

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Kavanaugh, Ford Testify: What To Expect

Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford are set to testify Thursday. 

Inside the "Boys Club": Then and Now

A look at the "boys club" of D.C. through the eyes of a pioneering Senator who built her career in the 90s, and a journalist who’s been inside Washington for decades.

Advocate Who Was Offered a Second Chance, Helps Others on the Path Away from Prison

Stanley Richards of the Fortune Society helps other formerly incarcerated men and women as they return to their lives on the outside. 

Guests:

Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun

Sheryl Gay Stolberg

Lawrence Hurley

Brian Lyman

Richard Newton

Stanley Richards

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Cosby in Prison and Its Implications in the MeToo Era

Bill Cosby, once known to millions as “America’s Dad,” was sentenced to three to ten years in state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in his home in 2004.

Trump Inc. Looks at Elliott Broidy's Influence in the Presidency

Elliott Broidy is a relatively minor character in the intersection of Trump's business and his presidency.

DNC Chair Keith Ellison Fights Off Claims He Was Physically and Emotionally Abusive to Ex

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee Keith Ellison is fighting back allegations from his ex-girlfriend that he was physically and emotionally abusive.

Transitioning Out Of Prison: Empowering Women to Find Jobs

How do you find a job after being released from prison? A non-profit in Miami is helping women make that transition.

How Criminal Records Make Life Harder in California

Amika Mota was jailed for seven years in California. But after her release, she found that life with a criminal record could be just as difficult.

The Alt-Right Has a New (Super)Hero

A new episode from Reveal looks at a new racist alt-right superhero.

Guests:

Lisa Bloom

Graham Bowley

Brittney Cooper

Andrea Bernstein

Briana Bierschbach

Nadege Green

Al Letson

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Women Grapple with Sexual Assault Allegations Against Kavanaugh

The Takeaway talks to three women about how they are watching the Kavanaugh story unfold and what their expectations are for the future.

Trump's Speech at the United Nations Reveals Fault Lines in US Foreign Policy

President Trump's speech before the United Nations General Assembly stressed American sovereignty over international cooperation.

Opioid Overdoses are Affecting Workers on the Job

Employers have been slow to respond to workers' opioid addiction. But labor unions may be helping fill the void.

Emotional Scars Haunt Frederick Clay as He Reintegrates Back Into Life Outside of Prison

After serving 38 years in prison for a murder that he insisted he did not commit, Frederick Clay was exonerated last year, but he has a fight on his hands for compensation.

Guests:

Robin Wright

Jenny Gold

Chris Burrell

Frederick Clay

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Rocky Terrain for Supreme Court Confirmation as Accusations Against Kavanaugh Mount

More accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have emerged.

Gloria Steinem and DeRay McKessen on How To Sustain Activism 

Tanzina Vega talks with two prominent activists about the difficulties in keeping a movement going and why they're both "hopeaholics." 

Trump Administration Moves to Restrict Green Card Access for Legal Immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security wants to restrict green cards for any immigrant who legally accepts public benefits, like food assistance or Section 8 housing.

Advocates Help Released Prisoners Transition Back Into Outside World with Ride Home 

The Ride Home Program picks up from prisons in California and helps them reemerge into the world after years of incarceration. 

Guests:

Karoun Demirjian

Leon Fresco

Michael Romano

Carlos Cervantes

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Why They Speak Out: What Sexual Assault Survivors Risk When Going Public

In light of the sexual assault accusation against Brett Kavanaugh, Jennie Willoughby, ex-wife of Rob Porter, explains why she came forward with abuse allegations against her ex-husband. 

Kavanaugh Confirmation: What Happens Next?

A Senate hearing over an allegation of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh is still up in the air. As we approach the Monday deadline, The Takeaway breaks down what to expect.

In Accusations Against Brett Kavanaugh, Echoes of Anita Hill Hearings

Former Senator Dennis DeConcini, the only Democrat on the Judiciary Committee to vote for Clarence Thomas, talks about the parallels between now and 1991. 

Guests:

Jennie Willoughby

Susan Page

Elana Schor

Dennis DeConcini 

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