Breaking Down 2020's High Early Voting Numbers
More than ten million people have already cast their ballots in the 2020 election, roughly ten times the number who had voted at this point in the 2016 election.
Georgia Has Record Braking Turnout and Long Lines on First Day of Early Voting
Some voters in Georgia reported waiting in line for nearly eight hours to cast their ballot.
Why Motherhood is Central at Supreme Court's Confirmation Hearings
Judge Barrett has been especially praised by Republicans for her role as a mother to seven children and how she’s been able to balance that with her professional ambition.
Justice Delayed: How Children are Hurting from Delays in Child Support and Custody Cases
With the pandemic, child support and child custody cases have also been placed on the back burner.
Reckoning with Race in Public Media
In the midst of a nationwide push for racial justice, public media is having a reckoning of its own.
What Does the Latest SCOTUS Decision Mean for Birth Control Access?
In a 7-2 decision, the court upheld a Trump administration regulation allowing employers to deny contraceptive coverage to workers based on religious or moral grounds.
What is the Business Side of Developing a Vaccine?
The world is waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine and the US government is spending billions of dollars to develop one.
'Much Mucho Amor' Director on the Life of Legendary Astrologer Walter Mercado
Cristina Costantini, co-director of a new documentary about Walter Mercado, joins The Takeaway to discuss the famed astrologer's life and legacy.
What Will COVID-19 Mean for Higher Education in the Fall?
Colleges and universities across the U.S. are grappling with when and how to reopen in the upcoming school year, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Judges Around the Country Have Troubling Records, Yet They Still Serve on the Bench
A new Reuters investigation looks at the lack of accountability judges face for misconduct.
How Has Social Media Become So Divisive?
Shoshana Zuboff, author of “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism," joined the Takeaway to discuss the role of social media in society and how it became the juggernaut it is today.
Will Coronavirus Put a Stop to the 2020 Baseball Season?
Major League Baseball's opening day is fast approaching but will the virus keep that from happening?
COVID-19 Presents Major Economic Burden for Domestic Workers
In recent months, even as some industries have gradually reopened, many domestic workers are still losing jobs and wages due to the pandemic.
A Look at the U.S. Labor Market as Emergency Unemployment Benefits Are Set to Expire
Halfway through the year and more than three months into the coronavirus pandemic, The Takeaway looks into how the US labor market is faring.
Restrictions on Beach and Pool Access Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Places of public recreation, including pools and beaches, have long been flashpoints of race and class conflict.
Judge Orders Shut Down of the Dakota Access Pipeline in a Major Blow to the Trump Administration
The Trump administration was dealt a major blow on Monday when a district court said the Dakota Access Pipeline must shut down by August 5th.
The Power of Fiction By and About Black People
Best-selling author Jasmine Guillory joined The Takeaway to discuss the sudden interest in antiracism texts, the power of fiction, celebrating about Black lives, and more.
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.