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August 28, 2017: Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas this weekend. The death toll from the storm continues to rise, and thousands are facing devastation as catastrophic flooding continues to to batter the Houston area. Today, a look at the latest on the storm, plus an analysis of President Trump’s pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, homelessness in Atlanta, and a conversation about race, identity, and adoption. 

August 08, 2017: While a single-payer healthcare system may feel like a political fantasy now, it’s certainly not far from the minds of many Americans. Today, The Takeaway explores why the political winds may be changing on universal healthcare. Plus, a look at the staffing shake-ups at the White House; Pakistani elections; Vice President Pence’s bargaining in the Baltic States; immigration costs; and culture and identity at the dinner table.