Takeouts: Tennessee floods, the importance of being vigilant

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FLOOD TAKEOUT: 24 people have so far been confirmed dead in the floods that hit the southeastern United States. More than half of those killed are in Tennessee. We get a live update from WPLN Reporter, Blake Farmer, in Nashville, Tenn.

LISTENERS RESPOND: Following an attempted car bombing in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday, Takeaway listeners write and call in to share their experiences of the importance of being vigilant.

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