Can the Restaurant Industry Recover from COVID-19?
Restaurants in some states are reopening for dine-in service, but ongoing shifts in how they do business are resulting in massive losses for the food service industry.
What Images Will Define the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Each day, we’re confronted by numbers, information, and images reminding us of the infectious disease’s toll around the world.
Locusts, Floods, and Coronavirus: The Crises in East Africa
The swarms of locusts are leading to fears of famine in the region, where response to COVID-19 is already stretched thin.
Treating Patients and Engaging in Activism: A Doctor’s Balancing Act
Activists, attorneys, and doctors ring the alarm on dangerous conditions in ICE custody.
Mormon Deaths In Mexico Reignite Questions About the Ongoing Drug War
Mexico and the United States are in an embittered battle with drug cartels, but some are calling into question its effectiveness as well as the media coverage.
Mark Ruffalo and Todd Haynes Tackle Corporate Corruption in ‘Dark Waters’
Actor Mark Ruffalo and director Todd Haynes sit down with The Takeaway to discuss bringing the true story of a decades-long legal fight against chemical giant DuPont.
New Study Shows Two Million Americans Lack Access to Running Water and Toilet
As federal investment in the U.S.’s water infrastructure continues to shrink, the scope of this crisis is projected to grow.
Despite Trump’s Efforts, Louisiana Re-Elects Democratic Governor
This weekend, Louisiana residents re-elected incumbent governor John Bel Edwards.
Ransomware Attack Leaves Baltimore Locked out of City Hall
Baltimore is the latest high-profile victim in a long string of attacks on soft targets like city governments and small businesses.
Canadian National Inquiry: Killing and Disappearances of Indigenous Women Is ‘Genocide’
But will the Canadian government actually make meaningful change?
A Look Back at Tiananmen Square, 30 Years Later
Over the past three decades, China has worked to systematically erase the memory of the massacre, of which the death toll is still unknown.
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Rumblings in Federal Oversight Agencies Could Spell Trouble for Big Tech
Amid calls to break up Facebook and Google, the Justice Department and the FTC are changing the way they approach oversight.
The World’s Banana Supply is Being Threatened by Disease
Can you imagine a world without bananas? Disease and Fungus are causing major threats to the world’s banana market.
Venezuela: After a Tense Weekend, What is the Way Forward?
We hear two radically differing perspectives on the way forward for Venezuela.
Oscar-Winning Documentary Tackles Global Stigma Surrounding Menstruation
The Oscar-winning documentary, “Period. End of Sentence,” tells the story of what happened when a group of teens raised money to send a pad maker to a small village outside New Delhi.
Robert Kraft’s Arrest is Latest Example of an NFL Owner Exploiting Women
Kraft was arrested last week on charges of soliciting prostitutes in Florida.
Lake Erie May Soon Be Granted “Personhood.” Here’s What It Could Mean.
Residents from Toledo, Ohio will vote on a ballot measure to grant Lake Erie legal rights, in attempts to prevent future pollution.
Guests:
Through his non-profit, World Central Kitchen, José Andrés hopes to lead a revolution in disaster relief.
Russia, China, and Turkey Warn Against Foreign Interference in Venezuela
While the West turns on Maduro’s government, Russia, China, and Turkey speak out against foreign interference in Venezuela.
Communities Fill the Gaps Created by Shutdown
The Takeaway hears from reporters in Arizona, Texas, and Alaska about the impact of the shutdown on their communities and how local charities and businesses are stepping up to help.
American Troops Killed in ISIS-Claimed Attack Despite Claims that the Militants have been ‘Defeated
The attack comes about a month after President Trump first announced that American troops would be pulling out of Syria having “won against ISIS.”
Women’s March: Is its Message Still Urgent in 2019?
The Women’s March launched a movement. Is it still alive today?
Guests:
Katherine Rose
Brian Kirkpatrick
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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
Maritza Lopez
Gadriel Rivera
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One year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island is still feeling the effects of the devastating storm. In this special episode, “After the Storm,” Tanzina Vega explores questions of status, economic resilience and activism at the ground level. What does it mean to be Puerto Rican post Maria? And is Maria the event that could fundamentally change the trajectory of the island? The Takeaway finds out.
Take a look at our coverage from this week in Puerto Rico.
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We discuss the ongoing tensions between police and residents in Chicago that have lead to clashes in the streets, and have turned violent at times; five years after Black Lives Matter coalesced into a national movement for social and racial justice, a co-founder reflects on the group’s progress and impact; we take a look at the message of Obama’s speech and the ways in which he looks through Mandela’s lens to discuss how we can achieve a more inclusive democracy; then a look more specifically at Mandela’s legacy in South Africa and around the world; and Chef Edward Lee discuses the multilayered melting pot of American cuisine.
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