His Name is George Floyd 2020-05-27

The Takeaway

His Name is George Floyd

A deadly Minneapolis encounter between a police officer and an unarmed black person sparks calls for justice.

Meat Plant Workers Are Falling Ill with Coronavirus — But We Don’t Know the Scale

Meat plants around the country rely on immigrant labor in their facilities.

The Present and Future of Air Travel

The Takeaway talks to air travel experts about how the airline industry is changing due to the pandemic.

Thousands of Cruise Crew Members Stuck at Sea Because of COVID-19 Pandemic

Some workers aren’t being paid, and in many cases, they don’t yet know when they can go home. 

What to Read for a Great Escape This Summer

With travel plans foiled for the summer because of COVID-19, many of us will be turning to novels for an escape. Vox’s Constance Grady joins The Takeaway with her recommendations. 

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