Guns
“We Are Here to Tell the Stories of Our Fallen Peers”: Teen Journalists Documenting Gun Violence
“We Are Here to Tell the Stories of Our Fallen Peers”: Teen Journalists Documenting Gun Violence
Hundreds of student journalists have documented every life lost to gun violence in the year since the Parkland shooting.
How Tackling Trauma in the Classroom Can Lead to Less Violence in Schools
School shootings from Sandy Hook to Parkland have opened new conversations about the best ways to take trauma into account in the classroom. But the issue goes well beyond shootings.
NASA Says Goodbye to Opportunity Rover 15 Years After Lift-Off
NASA is saying a bittersweet goodbye to its Opportunity rover, declaring it dead this week.
Amazon Walks Back Plans to Build Headquarters in New York
Facing steep political opposition, Amazon decided it wouldn’t be worth the $3 billion in subsidies to build a campus in Long Island City.
On the Power of Love to Bridge Divides
On Valentine’s Day, Nishta J. Mehra, a memoirist, reflects on the expansive role love has played in her life.
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Doctors On Gun Violence: “This Is Our Lane”
Doctors On Gun Violence: “This Is Our Lane”
The NRA told doctors to “stay in their lane,” and not take on the issue of gun violence. Doctors said: no way.
How Criminal Justice Fared in the Midterms — and Why Conservative Support Mattered
Criminal justice reform was on the ballot in at least a dozen states, and conservative support was crucial in several victories.
Michelle Obama Shines Light on Infertility Struggles of Black Women
In her memoir, Michelle Obama opens up about her experience with a miscarriage and IVF. It has placed a focus on the issues that black women deal with when it comes to fertility.
Guests:
Bill Hammond
Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith
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Olympic Heads Grilled by Congress Over Sexual Abuse Scandals
On Wednesday, Susanne Lyons, the acting head of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and representatives from Gymnastics, Swimming, Taekwondo and Volleyball testified before Congress around issues of sexual abuse in the Olympic community. Earlier this year, U.S.A. Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was found guilty of abusing hundreds of athletes. The Takeaway reviews the Olympic leaders’ testimony in light of the torrent of allegations made within their ranks. Plus, we look at the ongoing trend of African-American parents deciding to homeschool their kids; and the next phase of #TheGunTalk as initiated by gun-owning parents.
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How N.R.A. Fundraising Shapes the Political Landscape
The National Rifle Association’s annual conference beings today in Dallas. Around 80,000 people are expected to attend and the event is slated to feature high-profile speakers such as Texas Senator Ted Cruz, social media personalities ‘Diamond and Silk,’ Vice President Mike Pence, and President Donald Trump. The renown of their speakership illustrates the massive influence the N.R.A. enjoys in politics, which in turn comes partly from organization’s longstanding success in fundraising. The Takeaway examines the N.R.A.’s outsize role in American political fundraising. Plus, we look at the fallout from a school bus drivers’ “sickout” in Atlanta; the launch of NASA’s first-ever probe exploring the Martian interior; former Boston Celtics player-coach Bill Russell making history 50 years ago this week; a brewing diplomatic controversy between England and Ethiopia over stolen artifacts; and a preview of this week’s must-see (and must-avoid) films.
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Predicting Gun Deaths, Bat Flight, New Organ. March 30, 2018, Part 2
According to CDC data, more than 13,000 people die from gun homicides every year—and most of them are people of color who live in urban areas. Many of them are children. But as scientists seek to understand the causes and solutions for gun deaths, can we also learn to predict them…and even intervene before they […]
Young Voices Demand Action At Nationwide Rallies
March 26, 2016: From Parkland, Florida, to Queens, New York, to Newark New Jersey, young voices took center stage over the weekend in mass rallies calling on Congress to end their inaction on substantive gun reform. The Takeaway brings you to the front lines of the marches in Washington, D.C., and Newark, where communities of color are often plagued by gun violence and have long complained about the absence of effective government intervention. Plus, we examine three provisions in the $1.3 trillion federal spending bill President Trump signed on Friday that addressed gun violence and gun research; the indictment of N.F.L. Player Michael Bennett for assault against a 66-year-old paraplegic woman; our new series exploring how women are treated in the healthcare industry; the fine line HBCUs must walk in order to satisfy their students and the federal government, which provides funding.
What We Can Learn From the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban
Feb. 27, 2018: Almost three decades ago, a school shooting prompted congressional action on assault weapons. In 2018, what can we learn from the assault weapons ban of 1994? The Takeaway has that conversation, plus a look at Boko Haram in Nigeria; violence facing citizens in Syria; how one false statement brought down a Wall Street company; and how soccer was used to unite a changing American city.
As Tension Grows With the United States, North Korea Looks South
Jan 03, 2018: As the divisions between the U.S. and North Korea continue to deepen, it appears that Kim Jong-un is ready to look to his long-estranged neighbor: South Korea. The Takeaway looks at the tension in the Korean Peninsula, plus unrest in Iran; gun violence in America in 2018; the debate over free speech and hate speech online; and the uncertain future of family-based immigration.
After Las Vegas: Trauma, Grief and Calls For Reform After a Night of Horror
October 03, 2017: The city of Las Vegas is beginning to recover after the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. Rescue officials, lawmakers, and survivors examine the difficult path forward, plus a look at a key gerrymandering case before the Supreme Court; mysterious attacks in Cuba; and remembering the life of and legacy of Tom Petty.
DIY Justice: Should teachers be armed?
June 26, 2017: Should teachers carry guns? One county in Colorado is training school staff members on a controversial method to prepare for an active shooter scenario. Today, The Takeaway talks to the founder of the program, and we examine the U.S.-India relationship, we explore why some veterans are being deported, we look at the inhumane conditions facing some immigrant detainees, and we chat with Virginia Grohl, the mother of Foo Fighters frontman and Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl.