The Takeaway
Hosted By Tanzina Vega, Amy Walter
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
on News Station
Become a Supporter
Become a Supporter
The Takeaway, hosted by Tanzina Vega (M-Th) and Amy Walter (F), is a one-hour daily news show that reveals unexpected insights into the day’s news, fills a need for greater context, and interacts with audiences in a way that no other public radio news program offers.
The Takeaway convenes conversations across social divides to give listeners not just the information, but the complex, nuanced perspectives they need for understanding and participation. It features voices of Americans from all walks of life who may have different struggles and challenges but often speak to the same desires, dreams and hopes for the future of their families and communities. It does not shy away from big and complicated stories; through exceptional sound design and production, the show breaks down complex policy and connects listeners with stories that touch their lives and their experiences.
The Takeaway is a co-production of PRX and WNYC, in collaboration with WGBH Radio Boston.
Biden Administration Announces New Sanctions Against Russia 2021-04-16
April 16, 2021
Biden Administration Announces New Sanctions Against Russia
The actions against Russia represent one of the first major tests for the new administration on the international level.
Biden Administration Emphasizes Commitment to Israel at a Chaotic Moment in Israeli Politics
A visit to Israel from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is once again fighting for his political future.
What Withdrawing from Afghanistan Means for Veterans and Active Troops
This week, President Biden announced that U.S. troops would withdraw from Afghanistan by September 2021.
The Reality of Driving While Black 2021-04-15
April 15, 2021
The Reality of Driving While Black
Today, Black drivers are 20 percent more likely to be pulled over than white drivers.
Derek Chauvin Trial: Chauvin's Defense Presents, and Rests, Its Case
This week, the defense presented and rested its case.
President Biden Announces His Plan to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan
The decision would mark the end of the U.S.’s longest-ever war.
Documentary Filmmakers Push for PBS to Improve Commitment to Diversity Behind the Camera
This year, a growing number of filmmakers of color have critiqued PBS’s close ties with director Ken Burns.
U.S. Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Following Six Cases of Rare Blood Clotting 2021-04-14
April 14, 2021
U.S. Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Following Six Cases of Rare Blood Clotting
Federal health agencies will investigate Johnson & Johnson's potential link to the rare blood clotting disorder “out of an abundance of caution.”
How the Federal Government Can Effectively Distribute Tribal Stimulus Funding
Advocates are hoping the $32 billion in stimulus funding to Native communities can help with current disparities, but also address longstanding issues of underfunding for Indian Country.
With so many people in red states hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine, one woman is working in the state of Mississippi to help get shots in arms.
How the Media is Reporting on the Pause of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
What impact could reporting on the pause of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have on vaccine hesitancy?
New York Approves Pandemic Relief for Undocumented Workers 2021-04-13
April 13, 2021
New York Approves Pandemic Relief for Undocumented Workers
Last week, lawmakers in New York state approved a historic $2.1 billion relief fund for undocumented workers and other workers with nontraditional jobs.
Future of U.S.-Iran Negotiations Complicated by Attack on Iranian Nuclear Site
Iran’s government has been tight-lipped about the full extent of the damage at a nuclear facility, but multiple outlets are reporting that Israel was involved in the recent attack.
Protests Erupt in Minneapolis Suburb After Fatal Police Shooting of Duante Wright
Over the weekend, a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, fatally shot the 20-year-old Black man during a traffic stop.
How the Body Positivity Movement Was Co-Opted and Commodified
The “body positivity" movement has exploded in recent years, but for many, it's become nothing more than a buzzword.
Biden Announces Commission to Explore Reforming the Supreme Court 2021-04-12
April 12, 2021
Biden Announces Commission to Explore Reforming the Supreme Court
Former President Trump’s appointment of three justices cemented the ideologically conservative 6-3 tilt.
Haiti Still Hasn't Received COVID-19 Vaccines
Not a single dose of any COVID-19 vaccine has been made available for the country’s more than 11 million people.
Amazon Defeats Unionizing Efforts in Alabama
According to the ballot count, workers at the facility voted overwhelmingly not to form a union.
How a Previously Unreleased Album Could Impact Prince's Legacy
This month, Prince’s estate announced that an unreleased album by the legendary musician will be coming out this summer.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Latest News in the Biden Admin 2021-04-09
April 9, 2021
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Aging Infrastructure, Vaccine Appointments, And More
Governor Murphy joins the Takeaway for a conversation about the state’s pandemic response, school reopenings, and election reform in the state.
Divisions Emerge Over Biden's Proposal to Raise the Corporate Tax Rate
One of the biggest debates emerging around President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal is how to pay for it.
Kentucky Passes Law to Expand Voting Access
This Wednesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed into law a bipartisan bill to expand voting access in the state.
Biden Announces Executive Actions to Address Gun Policy
The new actions attempt to address recent violent mass shootings in the U.S.
A Procedural Ruling Allows Senate Democrats to Pass Some Bills with Simple Majority
This week, the Senate parliamentarian determined that Democrats could pass additional legislation through the budget reconciliation process.
Arkansas Becomes First State to Ban Gender-Affirming Treatment for Transgender Youth 2021-04-08
April 8, 2021
Arkansas Becomes First State to Ban Gender-Affirming Treatment for Transgender Youth
Earlier this week, the Arkansas state legislature overrode a veto by Governor Asa Hutchinson on House Bill 15-70.
Is Civilian Oversight Effective?
Following last summer's protests against police brutality, calls for civilian oversight of police became widespread in cities across the U.S.
Derek Chauvin Trial: Expert and Police Testimony Denounces Chauvin's Actions
A look back at what expert and police witnesses have said.
What's Lost When Lesbian Bars Permanently Close their Doors
Before the pandemic, the number of lesbian bars in the U.S. had dwindled down to just a handful.
Corporations Take A Stand Against Republican Voting Laws 2021-04-07
April 7, 2021
Corporations Take A Stand Against Republican Voting Laws
Senator Mitch McConnell retaliated by accusing corporations of “behaving like a woke parallel government."
Rethinking the Federal Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Last week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the creation of a new unit to coordinate between federal agencies on cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Brain Fog is Everywhere During the Pandemic
After a year of isolation, wearing masks, and staying six feet apart, our brains—like most everything else—have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccine Versus Variants: The State of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S. 2021-04-06
April 6, 2021
Vaccine Versus Variants: The State of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S.
More than 61 million people have been fully vaccinated in the U.S., with more than 106 million people at least partially vaccinated.
Vaccine Distribution Disparities in Africa
The continent of Africa has administered less than two percent of global vaccine distribution, despite making up 17 percent of the global population.
President Biden Pushes to Shape the Federal Courts
Last week, President Joe Biden announced 11 nominees for the federal bench.
Cooking Shows Slowly Open Up to Broader Range of Cultural Backgrounds
The lack of representation on many popular cooking shows extends into the fine-dining world as a whole. The Takeaway speaks with chef Eric Adjepong about his experience on Top Chef.
COVID-19 Vaccine Disparities Persist Worldwide 2021-04-05
April 5, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Disparities Persist Worldwide
High-income countries have purchased over half of the world’s supply of vaccines, even though they make up less than a fifth of the global population.
Why Advocates Say D.C. Statehood is Long Overdue
Momentum has grown around statehood for Washington, D.C., and advocates say it has wide-ranging implications on issues ranging from racial equity to gun control.
Natalia Lafourcade and her Powerful Relationship with Traditional Mexican Music
Natalia Lafourcade discusses her Grammy win for her album "Un Canto por México, Vol. 1."