The Takeaway

Feb. 12, 2018: White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter resigned last week after allegations of domestic abuse surfaced from each of his two ex-wives. The Takeaway looks at the latest scandal coming out of the Trump Administration, plus a look at the dark side of the Olympics; why American mayors are warning the public about the U.S. Census; the downside of TV reboots and revivals; and an intimate conversation with New York Times best selling author Morgan Jerkins. 

Feb. 09, 2018: Yesterday, Congress passed a spending bill to avoid another government shutdown. But many feel there was one glaring issue left out of the deal: Immigration. The Takeaway has that story, plus an update on Barbuda's struggle to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria; how American women are taking the Olympics by storm; and how men can be an ally in the #MeToo movement.

Feb. 08, 2018: Though the number of apprehensions are down, new figures suggest that the U.S.-Mexico border is more dangerous than ever. The Takeaway has that story, plus a look at the growing Chaos in Syria; an attack on press freedom in Kenya; remembering a groundbreaking wildlife researcher; the future of the EPA and the Superfund program; why cybercrime is skyrocketing. 

Feb. 7, 2018: The federal corruption trial of two Baltimore police officers is in closing arguments today. We speak with two guests who have been following the case closely. Plus, Pennsylvania lawmakers face a tight deadline to redraw the state's congressional map; reviewing Amtrak's recent spate of deadly crashed; the House moves to overhaul sexual harassment policies; how Israel plans to deport thousands of African immigrants; and the science of happiness in life's everyday joys. 

Feb. 6, 2018: Restrictions on immigration under the Trump administration are causing concerns about the future of the labor pool for elder care. We speak with a policy expert on the industry's changing landscape. Plus, the governor of Puerto Rico discusses his plans for a massive education overhaul; why Girl Scouts in Georgia are fighting to change the name of a Savannah bridge; and how a recent federal court decision could impact voting rights for over a million Florida felons. 

Feb. 5, 2018: As tensions between the FBI and members of the GOP continue to rise, The Takeaway dives into the history of Congress' relationship with the federal agency.  Plus, assessing Janet Yellen's tenure as Fed chair; what Kansans are hoping for from their new governor; why more Pakistanis are risking dangerous migration routes to Europe; and author Ijeoma Oluo joins to kick off our new book club, "Reading the Reckoning."

Feb. 2, 2018: As the asylum process changes for immigrants within the U.S., Canada wants to make it clear that it's not necessarily the country for people looking to leave the U.S. Two experts break down the immigration process in both countries. Plus, the latest on the G.O.P. memo; what we can learn from the science of happiness; the best football movies of all time; rethinking how red carpets are covered in the #MeToo era; and soul singer James Hunter discusses his latest album. 

Feb. 01, 2018: President Trump claims that black unemployment is at the lowest in recorded history because of his policies. But there's more to the numbers than meets the eye. Plus, a look at how unions fracture among economic lines; why 21 million pain pills were shipped to a small town in West Virginia; Pulitzer-winning news outlets that are facing turmoil; and a historic fight against injustice. 

Jan. 31, 2018: On Tuesday, President Trump delivered his first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress and to the nation. The Takeaway explores what communities large and small are looking for from the Trump Administration. Plus, a look at what's next for Puerto Rico as FEMA cuts aid; the escalating crisis in Yemen; why the White House is reversing on Russian sanctions; what Watergate can teach us about today's political climate; and everything you need to know about today's lunar lunacy. 

Jan. 30, 2018: One in four women face harassment in the workplace. To highlight that startling statistic, actor David Schwimmer and director and screenwriter Sigal Avin have created six short films that depict harassment in the workplace, each based on real events. They discuss their new project today on The Takeaway. Plus, a look at the state of the FBI after Andrew McCabe's departure; the uncertain future of America's national parks; and a complicated story of justice.