Andrew Prokop of Vox, Adam Harris of The Atlantic, and Philip Bump of The Washington Post join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss the results from New Hampshire, Senator Bernie Sander’s perceived lead, and Attorney General William Barr’s handling of sentencing recommendations for Roger J. Stone.
Also, The Democratic Party of Nevada is trying to avoid the tech issues that disrupted the final result of the Iowa caucuses. Rebecca Katz of New Deal Strategies and Megan Messerly of The Nevada Independent weigh in on the process and how candidates are making their case to voters in the final days before the caucuses.
Finally, Maya King of Politico and Errin Haines of The 19th* join Amy Walter to discuss how presidential hopefuls are modifying their messages to court black voters.
While the lines in comedy are changing at the moment, not everyone is feeling limited by these new rules. As with much of the media landscape, women of color are severely underrepresented on stand-up and improv stages. But as the barriers to entry shift, some are finding their voices heard in a way that seemed impossible five or ten years ago. As part of a new series, The Takeaway is going to explore this complicated moment in comedy. We’ll speak to some of the women of color stand-ups and sketch comedy stars who shaped the comedy world into what it is today. And we’ll hear from younger comics on what the landscape looks like for them. One question at the center of it all: whose moment is it in comedy today?
Headlining the Biggest Sketch Comedy Shows of the 90s
The Takeaway speaks with comedians Ellen Cleghorne and T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh about breaking out on Saturday Night Live and In Living Color.
Margaret Cho on Pushing the Boundaries of the Comedy World
Margaret Cho joins The Takeaway to discuss the comedy scene and the lonely moments as the “only Asian American woman out there.”
Cristela Alonzo on Finding Her Voice Through Comedy
Stand-up comedian and actress Cristela Alonzo is the latest guest in our series on women of color in comedy.
What Does the Comedy World Look Like for Young Women of Color?
Karen Chee and Ayo Edebiri are up-and-coming comedians. They represent the future of comedy.
Prosecutors Drop Charges in Flint Water Crisis Cases, Extending Investigation
Last week, prosecutors dropped all pending criminal charges against officials involved in the Flint water crisis, creating another delay in the city’s ordeal.
Exploitative Labor Practices are Leading the Video Game Industry to Unionize
Video game studios are burning out their developers with 100 hour work weeks without overtime pay. These labor practices are making more game developers consider unionizing.
Four Years Since the Charleston Massacre: Reflections and Steps Forward
We speak with two South Carolina lawmakers who give us insight on changes at the state and federal level.
Other segments:
Massacre of Pro-Democratic Protesters Brings Global Attention to Crisis in Sudan
The killing of at least 100 protesters in Sudan by paramilitary forces has brought global awareness to the human rights atrocities being committed by the military leadership.
Black and Latino populations could be under-counted, according to a new study by the Urban Institute.
The Enduring Battle Over Access to Educational Materials for Inmates
An Illinois prison recently removed 200 books from its prison library. Many state prison systems claim certain books cause significant security risks, but advocates call it censorship.
“Bingeing is Not Recommended”: Handmaid’s Tale Creator Bruce Miller on Building a Dystopia
The Handmaid’s Tale season 3 is out now. Tanzina Vega talks with its creator about bringing Margaret Atwood’s world to life in this historical moment.
Other segments:
Utah’s Population Is Growing; Can the Housing Market Keep Up?
Out-of-staters are moving to Utah, and Utahns are staying put. The pressure on the housing market is driving prices up. How is the Beehive state coping?
Repression in Sudan: Military Brutally Attacks Protest Camp
With the latest attack by the military counsel, where does the revolution go next?
Who Wins When Public Schools Have Selective Admissions Policies?
A disproportionately small number of black and Latino students were admitted to New York City’s most elite public high schools.
‘Secret’ Treatment Centers Holding Special Needs Minors Who Cross Border
In apparent violation of rules on caring for and holding migrant children with special needs, ‘secret’ treatment centers were not disclosed, even to the minors’ attorneys.
Los Angeles Star Mike Trout Signs Record $430 Million Contract
Los Angeles Angels star outfielder, Mike Trout, is set to become the highest paid athlete in the history of American sports.
Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection: Flowers v. Mississippi Heads to SCOTUS
Curtis Flowers was convicted of murdering four people, and has been tried for that same crime 6 times. Did the D.A. unlawfully strike more prospective black jurors than white?
Guests:
How Transportation Can be a Means for Segregation
Voters will decide whether to add a train line from Atlanta to Gwinnett county, a suburban area northeast of the city. The referendum raises issues of race and access.
Protests Seek to Upend Algerian Politics
Young people have been leading protests against Algeria’s ruling government for weeks. The longtime president has agreed not to run for a fifth term, but has canceled the elections.
Netflix Cancels Cuban-American Family Sitcom “One Day at a Time”
Netflix decision to cancel “One Day at a Time” has been met with criticism and a renewed discussion of the lack of representation in film and television.
Guests:
“I Don’t See How Anyone Can Feel Safe Anywhere”: Mosque Shootings in New Zealand Shake the World
The victims range between three and 71-years-old, shedding a light at the horrors of the attack in New Zealand.
ICE Using License Plate Tracker Database to Find Undocumented People
Last January, ICE paid over $6 million to get access to a privately maintained database of license plates, and the movements of the cars they’re registered to.
With Brexit Deadline Approaching, UK Lawmakers Hit Another Legislative Roadblock
Deal or no deal? Or no no-deal?
The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes
What the now-disgraced founder of the defunct blood testing company Theranos teaches us about the the dark side of Silicon Valley.
Guests:
Lamia Imam
“To Me, This Is The Right Thing To Do”: California Governor Halts State’s Executions
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a moratorium on executions in the state, which holds one quarter of the nation’s death row inmates.
Ohio Seeks Lethal Injection Alternatives After Ruling From Federal Judge
For years now, lethal injection has been a major point of contention in Ohio. And this month, executions in the state ground to a temporary halt.
Young People Around the World Stage Mass Climate Change Protest
Friday’s Youth Climate Strike will see students from nearly 100 countries walk out of school to demand bold environmental action.
Eight Years Into Syrian Civil War, A Writer Reflects
Marwan Hisham called for the end of the Assad regime. He could never have imagined what has transpired since.
Guests:
Over 700 Victims: New Report Exposes Sexual Abuse in Southern Baptist Churches
An investigation from the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News shines a light at disturbing sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches.
“Undercover, in Darkness and in Secrecy”: One Former Nun’s Story of Abuse
One former nun shares her story of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, days after the Pope acknowledged that nuns, too, have been victimized.
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For the past few weeks, The Takeaway has been featuring stories of good deeds big and small from our listeners for our series America the Kind. So we’ve gathered them all together — plus some bonus stories you haven’t heard yet — in this special episode dedicated to kindness.
We connect acommuter from California with the thoughtful conductorwho brightens herday,andhearfrommiddle schoolers bringing undercover acts of kindnessto their classmates. There’s stories of kindness fromneighbors oldand new, kindness from strangers, and kindness givenduring hard times— sometimes all three.
Get inspired by the town whomade Christmas come almost two months earlyfor a grandmother whose cancer made her worried she couldn’t celebrate her favorite holiday while she still felt strong enough.
We also talk about the science of altruism, with Stanford psychology professorJamil Zaki, who explains whykindness is literally contagious, andJay Phelan, a biology professor at UCLA, who gives the evolutionary reason for why humans are nice.
And finally, you’ll learn how to be kind fromHeather Havrilesky, the writer behind the advice columnAsk Pollyand author of “What If This Were Enough?”
Do us a favor and listen — and be kind out there.
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