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Podcast: 5/1 Venezuelan Protests: A Failed Coup?
Venezuelan Protests: A Failed Coup?
The opposition hoped Maduro would be ousted — what next for their efforts?
Mueller Puts a Stamp on it: Secret Letter to William Barr Overshadows AG’s Congressional Testimony
Attorney General Barr faces two days of hearings in Congress this week.
Deteriorating, Unsanitary Conditions in Privatized Military Housing
One-third of all military families live in privatized housing — that’s around 700,000 people. For many, that means facing substandard living conditions.
Undocumented Workers Allege Exploitation at Trump Golf Course
Undocumented workers at Trump’s country club in Westchester, New York say they were told to perform unpaid labor, according to new reporting out from The Washington Post.
Social Media Was Blocked in Sri Lanka, but the Social Fissures Remained
Hours after the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, the government blocked popular social media sites.
Will the Mueller Report Shift Public Trust in American Institutions?
Will the Mueller Report Shift Public Trust in American Institutions?
Following the release of a summary of the Mueller Report, what has the investigation meant for Americans’ trust in our institutions, from the Department of Justice to the media?
How Does the Mueller Report Affect Democratic Agenda?
The Department of Justice exonerated President Trump at a time when House Democrats are ramping up their investigations into the president.
Enforcing Ban on Bump Stocks Will Be Challenging
The federal regulation set to go into effect Tuesday is based mostly on the honor system.
Hunger 9 Strike to Raise Awareness on Gun Violence in Miami
Although crime has gone down overall in Miami-Dade County, gun violence disproportionately affects black neighborhoods.
Guests:
Trump’s Investigatory Troubles Extend Far Beyond Robert Mueller
Trump’s Investigatory Troubles Extend Far Beyond Robert Mueller
The Southern District of New York is pursuing criminal charges against the President’s inaugural committee.
For Some Saudis Accused of Crimes in US, the Kingdom Helps Those Charged Evade Justice
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon joins the show to discuss his proposed bill to make this more difficult.
‘High Flying Bird’ is a Sports Movie That Wants to Disrupt the System
The Takeaway sits down with screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney and actor André Holland, to discuss their new movie, “High Flying Bird,” which was shot on an iPhone in just 13 days.
Guests:
André Holland
New Reports Underscore FBI’s Concern About Trump’s Links to Russia
New Reports Underscore FBI’s Concern About Trump’s Links to Russia
The President was also reportedly highly secretive about his meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
Does Rep. Steve King’s Racism and Xenophobia Have a Place in the Republican Party?
Last week, Representative Steve King of Iowa, who has a long history of xenophobia and racism, gave an interview questioning why the term “white nationalist” became offensive.
Cybersecurity Threatened by Extended Government Shutdown
Nearly half of the employees at the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within the Department of Homeland Security have been furloughed.
Incarcerated Parents: Why Many Nonviolent Offenders Lose Their Parental Rights
Many parents in prison are completely stripped of their parental rights, even if they are incarcerated for non-violent, low-level crimes.
Is President Trump Taking Liberties with the Laws Governing Shutdowns?
According to the federal statute in question, during a shutdown government offices should only address “emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.”
Guests:
Michael Daniel
Lori Lynn Adams
Timothy Westmoreland
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Manafort’s Links to Russian Oligarchs Under Renewed Scrutiny Amid Change in Leadership at the Department of Justice
With William P. Barr set to take over the DOJ, a Paul Manafort court filing reveals new details of Robert Mueller’s investigation.
As “Hamilton” Arrives in Puerto Rico, Questions Over Access Abound
On Friday, “Hamilton” kicks off a two-week run in Puerto Rico. The production aims to bring tourism and media attention back to the island, but some Puerto Ricans have reservations.
In their own Words: Furloughed Workers on their First Missed Paycheck of the Shutdown
They’re worried about paying their mortgages, racking up debt, and the work they left behind.
Do Border Residents Agree with Trump’s Insistence on the Wall?
There are doubts that the wall would actually make much of a difference to the already-enforced border.
Guests:
Sylvia Bofill
Lowell Fiet
Denise Meyers
Heather Ulrich
Patrick, who asked that we not use his last name, is a cyber security contractor with NASA.
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Grading The Media’s Election Performance
Sessions is out. We explore the decision and what it could mean for the Mueller investigation and the future of the Trump Administration.
A Post-Midterm Look at the Nation’s Judicial Landscape
The midterms are changing the face of America’s courts, from the local level all the way up.
Gunman Opens Fire Killing 12 at California Bar
The dead included the gunman and a sheriff’s sergeant who was the first officer inside the bar.
Medicaid Expansion was on the Ballot in Three States
Voters in Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah all approved ballot measures to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Since 2016, Have We Learned Anything About Rural Voters?
Some states in the Midwest did experience a “blue wave” of their own.
Grading The Media’s Election Performance
Did journalists get the midterm elections story right?
Guests:
Stuart Gerson
Alex Pareene
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Mueller, Trump & Russia: The Counter-Intelligence Probe Defining The Presidency
A new survey from Navigator Research says a majority of Americans — 59 percent — think Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia and the 2016 campaign has not yet uncovered evidence of any crimes. In reality, Mueller has obtained five guilty pleas, 17 criminal indictments, and several cooperating witnesses. Meanwhile, President Trump has repeatedly, some have argued as part of a deliberate strategy to undermine investigators’ credibility, called the probe a “witch hunt.” The Takeaway reviews the sweeping investigation that has ensnared Trump advisor and attorney alike. Plus, we review what’s at stake in Ireland’s referendum on their constitutional amendment banning most abortions; and the stealthy North Korean cyberspies raking in millions for the reclusive regime.
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Merger Mania: Corporate Consolidations Promise Lofty Returns, Can They Deliver?
The number of major wireless carriers in America may soon go from four to three. Over the weekend, T-Mobile C.E.O. John Leger and Sprint C.E.O. Marcelo Claure announced a nearly $27-billion merger between the third and fourth largest wireless carriers in the United States. The two companies will now have to convince the Trump administration not to block their merger, which it is currently trying to do in another case being argued in court: AT&T’s $85 billion dollar planned acquisition of Time Warner. The Takeaway examines what implications that case may have for the T-Mobile-Sprint deal. Plus, we review the exclusive list of questions Special Counsel Mueller has for President Trump, leaked to The New York Times; a modern-era remake of Spike Lee’s classic, “He Got Game;” and a suicide bomb in Afghanistan’s capital that killed nine journalists.
Getting Up to Speed on the Russia Investigation
Jan. 26, 2018: In the wake of reports that President Trump attempted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller last June, a look at where the Russia investigation stands. Plus, a closer look at the president’s executive orders; imagining an America where abortion is once again illegal; looking at an iconic image through the lens of #MeToo; reviews of the big releases hitting movie screens this weekend; and musician PJ Morton talks about the meaning behind his music.
Mueller: In the Cross Hairs of Conservative Media
Dec. 18, 2017: Some say the right-wing “feedback loop” is pushing President Trump to discredit the FBI and fire Robert Mueller. The Takeaway has that story, plus a look at pass through businesses and the GOP tax bill; why the CDC is forbidden from using seven key words; the unintended consequences of bitcoin; major football changes in Canada; how coastal communities are coping with beach erosion; and the ways journalists are covering the #MeToo era.