The Challenges of Parenting During a Pandemic 2020-04-29

The Takeaway

The Challenges of Parenting During a Pandemic 

Parents are feeling a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety from having to manage working from home while also homeschooling and entertaining their children.

Jackson, Mississippi Mayor on Reopening and Suspending Open Carry

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joined us to talk about Jackson’s approach to reopening and why he made an executive order to suspend the open carry of firearms in the city.

Ohio Voters Head to the Mailbox Instead of Ballot Box

In the first election of its kind, almost everyone in the state was required to vote-by-mail.

Federal Court Rules Detroit Students Were Denied Constitutional Right to Basic Education

Last week, a federal court ruled that Detroit public school students had their constitutional rights violated when they were denied access to basic education.

Remembering Richard Hake: Longtime WNYC Host, Colleague and Friend

On Friday, the Takeaway and WNYC family lost a friend and beloved co-worker, Richard Hake. He died in his home from natural causes at age 51.

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