September 08, 2017: Miami Beach, Florida could be hit hard by Hurricane Irma. But Philip Stoddard, mayor of South Miami, says he has no plans to evacuate. "The mayor goes down with his ship. People have asked if I'm leaving town — no, I'm sticking it out here."

Today, The Takeaway looks at Hurricane Irma, plus a conversation with Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson; a preview of the new TV shows rolling out this fall; reviews of the horror film "IT" and the new romantic comedy "Home Again"; and the latest on the massive Equifax hack. 

September 07, 2017: After Hurricane Harvey, is FEMA prepared for back-to-back disasters? The Takeaway explores that question, plus a look at the Trump-Russia investigation, HIV in America, and much more.

September 06, 2017: Author Salman Rushdie says his latest work, "The Golden House," was crafted for "this very strange moment where reality itself seems to be under attack." He joins The Takeaway to discuss his new work and the Trump Administration. Plus, answering the key questions facing DACA recipients; a look at tension in North Korea and Japan; a corruption trial for a New Jersey senator; and Hurricane Irma reaching Puerto Rico. 

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This episode is hosted by Todd Zwillich.

September 02, 2017: In this special Labor Day episode, explore the economy, and how more Americans can find new pathways to the middle class. 

September 01, 2017: From a natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey, to an unexpected broken bone, most Americans are not financially prepared for an emergency. The Takeaway looks at how American families cope in a world of uncertainty, plus a look at the legacy of Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," the politics of the Hajj pilgrimage, and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich on the U.S. economy. 

August 31, 2017: About 80 percent Hurricane Harvey victims don't have flood insurance, schools in the community are being shuttered as the academic year begins, and Houston is seeing food shortages. A look at the ongoing crisis and recovery effort in the Bayou City, plus, an analysis of President Trump's tax plan, the DOD's strategy with the president, and Amazon's latest business experiment. 

August 30, 2017: There are short-term and long-term risks associated with natural disasters, including exposure to chemicals, and the spread of infectious diseases. Today, The Takeaway explores the health risks of Tropical Storm Harvey, plus a look at deadly monsoons in South Asia, the fight over sanctuary cities, and children and pre-kindergarten preparation. 

August 29, 2017: An update on Hurricane Harvey, plus a look at a new investigation into Trump's business dealings in Russia, an analysis of early childhood education, and much more.

August 28, 2017: Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas this weekend. The death toll from the storm continues to rise, and thousands are facing devastation as catastrophic flooding continues to to batter the Houston area. Today, a look at the latest on the storm, plus an analysis of President Trump's pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, homelessness in Atlanta, and a conversation about race, identity, and adoption.