Court System Backlogs Leave Foster Families in the Lurch
Although virtual hearings were often substituted, family courts are administered at the local level, meaning responses to the pandemic were inconsistent.
The FinCEN Files: How Banks Move Trillions of Dollars for Organized Crime and Shady Characters
A new investigation from Buzzfeed News and ICIJ reveal the vast network of dark money.
How Senate Races Are Being Impacted By RGB’s Death
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death and her now-vacant seat are ratcheting up the pressure in some key Senate races this November.
Examining Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy on Racial Justice
While much Justice Ginsburg’s legal work indicated clear understandings of racial discrimination, some critics have called out her more personal shortcomings when it came to race.
Mental Health Crisis Looms Large As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
In June, more than 36 percent of U.S. adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, an increase of roughly 25 percent from the same time last year.
Kanye West and How Media Talks About Mental Illness
Recently, Kanye West’s bipolar disorder has been in the news, and some are questioning how the media has been covering it.
“My Lungs Are Still Not the Same”: The Long Road to Recovery from COVID-19
The Takeaway hears from former guest David Lat on his experience recovering from COVID-19.
The Revolutionary Roots of Black August
This week marked the start of Black August, the month-long commemoration of Black resistance that dates back to the 1970s.
California Struggles to Fight Wildfires Admist Pandemic
California is facing its largest wildfire since the deadly 2018 Camp Fire—and this time the pandemic is posing new challenges.
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?
Parenting Challenges in the Era of COVID-19: Balancing Work and Kids
Many parents across the country have gone months without childcare, juggling the tasks of being a parent with those of learning how to home-school on the fly.
Vanessa Guillén Disappearence Raises Question About Sexual Assault in the Military
Army specialist and Houston native Vanessa Guillén disappeared from her Texas base in April, and police now say she was brutally killed.
What Does Annexation Mean for Palestinians in the West Bank?
What does annexation mean for Palestinians in the West Bank? And how has U.S. public opinion shifted on Israeli policies?
What a National Reckoning Over Inequality in the Workplace Means for the Girlboss Movement
#Girlboss became the template for women in the workplace hoping to take back some of the power in corporate America.
The Military’s Role During COVID-19
Can the Department of Defense effectively battle a virus while maintaining U.S combat capabilities?
How We Remember Those We’ve Lost
The Takeaway, along with Death, Sex & Money, asked for listener memories and stories about the people they’ve lost during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Art of the Obituary in the Age of COVID-19
In the absence of traditional mourning rituals like funerals, the obituary pages are becoming a communal space for us to grieve together in this moment.
Trump Administration Puts a Strain on Health Care Systems Abroad by Continuing Deportations
Even as immigration into the U.S. has virtually ground to a halt, the Trump administration has continued deporting large numbers of ICE detainees.
How Quarantine Could Be Affecting Your Sleep
Changes in your circadian rhythm, anxiety, sense of isolation, and lack of a normal routine could all be leading to your irregular sleep.
The Loved Ones Supporting Essential Workers
As essential workers continue to keep us all going, we hear from a few people who are supporting them.
Sweden has taken a different approach than most countries to the coronavirus outbreak and has avoided large shutdowns. How is that strategy working?
When Home Isn’t Safe: Shelter-In-Place for Victims of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
We’re staying home to keep ourselves and each other safe. But what if home isn’t safe at all?
What Does Recovery from COVID-19 Mean?
As thousands of people around the world continue to get sick from COVID-19, many are also recovering.
FDA Relaxes Blood Donation Restrictions for Men Who Have Sex With Men Amid COVID-19
The FDA has reduced the amount of time men have to wait to donate blood after having sex with another man.
Joking from a Distance: Aparna Nancherla on Finding Humor in our Collective Anxiety
Joking about living with anxiety has been central to Aparna Nancherla’s material for years now, making her brand of humor particularly well suited to this current moment.
Trump Administration Escalates Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities
It will deploy dozens of border patrol agents in cities that have pushed back against its immigration enforcement policies, including Los Angeles and Houston.
Why Public Transportation Is Such an Important Site of Civil Rights Protest
Transportation has long been a staging ground for civil rights protests. And U.S. history is filled with the stories of those who stood up to discrimination on public transit.
The Exploitative Contracts Between Strippers and Strip Clubs
Genea Sky fell from a 15-foot pole in Dallas. As a contract worker, she cannot access workers compensation or employee insurance.
Iowa Prepares to Caucus as Impeachment Trial Kicks Off
How The Trumps and Kushners Got Rich Off Federal Policies
President Trump is no stranger to using his influence to seek favors. It’s a strategy that is not out of the ordinary in the world where he made his fortune, New York real estate.
In Puerto Rico, Fallout Over Unused Aid Raises Questions about Government Mismanagement
Over the weekend, a video went viral on social media, showing a warehouse full of unused disaster supplies in the city of Ponce.
The Barriers to Finding Mental Healthcare While Black
Only a quarter of Black Americans seek out care, compared with 40% of white people.