Jay Cowit

producer

Jay Cowit is a producer for The Takeaway

Jay Cowit is a producer for The Takeaway, a PRI radio show done in partnership with WNYC.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks as she endorses Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign stop, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Ames, Iowa.

Just for fun: A Sarah Palin rap mashup by The Takeaway

January 20, 2016Culture

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump for president this week. So Takeaway Technical Director Jay Cowit decided to have some fun with her speech. Take a listen to this rap mashup above or below.

Baltimore city firefighters walk past a West Baltimore residence that was set ablaze after the funeral of Freddie Gray on April 28, 2015.

As Baltimore burns, community leaders condemn violence but urge reform

April 28, 2015Justice

Photo illustration of Sen. Ted Cruz and a video of musician John Lennon singing his song "Imagine".

The Ted Cruz/John Lennon mashup you never knew you wanted

March 23, 2015Culture