The Takeaway
1,032 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsA fresh alternative in daily news featuring critical conversations, live reports from the field, and listener participation. The Takeaway provides a breadth and depth of world, national, and regional news coverage that is unprecedented in public media.
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The COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Is Set to Expire This Month 2021-07-26
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 40.8 MBThe COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Is Set to Expire This Month The federal ban on evictions is set to expire at the end of July. But 14 percent of renters are still behind on their payments. In Louisiana, House of Tulip Provides Housing to Trans People of Color Data from the U.S. Trans Survey show that 1 in 3 trans Louisianans report experiencing homelessness at some point in their lives. The Past and Present of the U.S. Postal Service The United States Postal Service is facing continued ...
Democratic Strategy Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections 2021-07-23
July 23, 2021 16:00 - 40.8 MBDemocratic Strategy Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections Six months into Biden’s presidency, The Takeaway looks at the administration's strategy ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Conservatives Are Changing Their Tune on Vaccines A significant number of high-profile members of conservative media are now urging their audiences to get vaccinated. What the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Will Mean for Veterans Many veterans of the war in Afghanistan will face physical, emotional, and financi...
Climate Change is Here. How Should Cities Adapt? 2021-07-22
July 22, 2021 16:00 - 40.8 MBClimate Change is Here. How Should Cities Adapt? Some experts say this could be the beginning of a string of catastrophic natural disasters caused by climate change, and the time has come for local leaders to take action and adapt. Surfside Collapse Highlights Florida's Unstable Insurance Market The Surfside collapse is creating new unrest to Florida’s insurance market which was already facing extreme pressure due to climate change. What Can We Do to Fight Climate Change? The climate cr...
Amid State of Emergency in Tokyo, Majority of Japanese Voters Want to Postpone the Olympics 2021-07-21
July 21, 2021 16:00 - 40.9 MBAmid State of Emergency in Tokyo, Majority of Japanese Voters Want to Postpone the Olympics There are more than two dozen COVID-19 infections among people involved with the Olympics, and an estimated 62 percent of the Japanese voters oppose the games. The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Disrupting Global Supply Chains As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens around the world, it's wreaking havoc on the global supply chain. Black Girl Magic at the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Zaila Avant-garde made n...
Biden Administration Transfers Its First Detainee from Guantánamo Bay 2021-07-20
July 20, 2021 16:00 - 46.6 MBBiden Administration Transfers Its First Detainee from Guantánamo Bay On Monday, the Biden administration announced that it had repatriated Abdul Latif Nasser out of the Guantánamo Bay prison complex. What the Bucks Being in the NBA Finals Means for the City of Milwaukee The Bucks' NBA Finals have put Milwaukee in the spotlight. What is Disability Pride Month? New York City became the first jurisdiction to officially observe Disability Pride Month in July 2015.
Is Big Tech in Big Trouble? 2021-07-19
July 19, 2021 16:00 - 43.3 MBIs Big Tech in Big Trouble? There are six bills currently in Congress aiming to limit the power of big tech companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Questions Continue Two Weeks After Assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse Following the assassination, there are still many questions about what happened, who was involved, and who will take power in Haiti. Lizz Winstead on 'The Daily Show' Reunion It’s no joke, it’s really been 25 years since the start of "The Dail...
Rep. James Clyburn on Voting Rights, the Filibuster and More 2021-07-16
July 16, 2021 16:00 - 44.1 MBRep. James Clyburn on Voting Rights, the Filibuster and More Top Democratic lawmakers, including House Majority Whip James Clyburn, are urging their colleagues in the Senate to reform the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation. Inflation Is On the Rise in the U.S. As cities and states across the country reopen, inflation is on the rise. The Future of the Child Tax Credit On Thursday, families across the United States began receiving a monthly child tax credit payment. Co...
93,000 Drug Overdose Deaths Highlight Another Toll of the Pandemic 2021-07-15
July 15, 2021 16:00 - 41.5 MB93,000 Drug Overdose Deaths Highlight Another Toll of the Pandemic On Wednesday, the CDC released data showing that more than 93,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses in 2020. Tigray Rebels Gain Ground in Ethiopian Conflict Earlier this week, rebel forces claimed that they captured Alamata, the major town in the southern part of Tigray. Delta Variant Causes Jump in U.S. COVID-19 Cases As the Delta variant spreads across the U.S., more than half of U.S. states are seeing spikes...
Texas House Democrats Flee the State 2021-07-14
July 14, 2021 16:00 - 41.2 MBTexas House Democrats Flee the State Plus, under pressure from activists and civil rights leaders, President Joe Biden has called for a new coalition to defend voting rights. Pollution from the Cane Sugar Harvest in Florida is Making Residents Sick Residents in western Palm Beach Country are challenging sugar companies with a lawsuit in federal court claiming that pollution from cane burning is damaging their health. Why Shohei Ohtani Matters for the Future of Major League Baseball This...
Is Democracy Dying? 2021-07-13
July 13, 2021 16:00 - 42 MBIs Democracy Dying? A report put out this year by the non-profit Freedom House says that 2020 was the 15th consecutive year in which global freedoms declined, as authoritarian leaders gained more power. A Record Number of Rural Hospitals Closed During the Pandemic Since 2010, 138 hospitals in rural communities have closed, and the COVID-19 pandemic pushed them to the brink with a record 19 closing last year alone. New Era of Space Tourism Takes Flight On Sunday, Virgin Galactic founder ...
Haiti Struggles in the Aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse's Assassination 2021-07-12
July 12, 2021 16:00 - 45.3 MBHaiti Struggles in the Aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse's Assassination Following the assassination, Haiti’s police force has killed four people it suspects in the president’s killing. Do Olympic Rules on Marijuana Need to Change? Last week, 21-year-old Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic dreams ended abruptly after she tested positive for marijuana.
Rebroadcast: U.S.D.A. Plans to Pay Debt Relief for Minority Farmers After Months of Delay
July 09, 2021 16:00 - 40.5 MBU.S.D.A. Plans to Pay Debt Relief for Minority Farmers After Months of Delay The U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning to start paying off loans for Black farmers and other farmers of color. Congresswoman Alma Adams on the Latest Delays in Debt Relief to Black Farmers Last month, a federal judge placed a temporary restraining order on a program to help Black farmers and other farmers of color. People Are Flocking to Backyard Chickens During the Pandemic A silver lining for many o...
Rebroadcast: The Battle Over Critical Race Theory
July 08, 2021 16:00 - 38.9 MBThe Battle Over Critical Race Theory Getting critical race theory out of schools has become a conservative rallying cry this year. Does Critical Race Theory Have a Role in the Military? Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, set off a firestorm last week after he endorsed the use of critical race theory, saying he wants to understand “white rage.” What Our Dependence on Meat Means for Climate Change In April, the recipe site Epicurious announced that they would no lon...
Rebroadcast: Let's Celebrate Black Joy
July 07, 2021 16:00 - 47.4 MBLet's Celebrate Black Joy Finding moments of Black joy has become an outlet from what can feel like a never-ending cycle of news about the pandemic and other injustices. Calls to Repatriate Art Reignite As Countries Contend With Colonialist Legacies As Europe and the United States grapple with their racist and colonialist pasts, calls to repatriate stolen art have intensified. In 'Luster,' author Raven Leilani Explores What it's Like to Flail The novel Luster follows the story of Edie,...
Rebroadcast: What the Pandemic Meant for the Mental Health of Teenagers
July 06, 2021 16:00 - 39.2 MBWhat the Pandemic Meant for the Mental Health of Teenagers Do schools have the resources necessary to address what the last year has meant for the mental health of their students? Naomi Osaka's French Open Exit Spotlights Mental Health Pressures for Black Athletes Naomi Osaka’s decision to exit the French Open is part of a much longer history of Black athletes questioning what they really owe to predominantly white reporters. After Practice of "Race-Norming" is Exposed, Black Former Play...
Rebroadcast: Biden Rolls Out Plans for Closing Racial Wealth Gap, Advocates See More Work to Be Done
July 05, 2021 16:00 - 40.8 MBBiden Rolls Out Plans for Closing Racial Wealth Gap, Advocates See More Work to Be Done Despite the White House’s stated commitment to closing the racial wealth gap, some advocates believe that the federal government’s new plans don’t go nearly far enough. The U.S. is Seeing More Cancer Diagnoses in 2021 Due to the pandemic, people were not able to receive preventative care for cancer. Should We Really Expect A "Hot Vax Summer"? The Kinsey Institute recently unveiled the results of a na...
New Supreme Court Decision Diminishes Voting Rights 2021-07-02
July 02, 2021 16:00 - 41.2 MBNew Supreme Court Decision Diminishes Voting Rights On Thursday, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court’s conservative justices ruled to uphold two voting laws in Arizona that critics say target voters of color. What's the Deal with Ranked-Choice Voting? New York City may be the largest jurisdiction to turn to ranked-choice voting, but it’s far from the only one in recent years. Trump Organization Charged with Tax Scheme On Thursday morning, Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg turne...
Heat Wave Underscores Disparities for Vulnerable Communities 2021-07-01
July 01, 2021 16:00 - 54.7 MBHeat Wave Underscores Disparities for Vulnerable Communities As global warming becomes more pronounced, communities with fewer resources will bear the brunt of the burden. Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned This comes just a month after the comedian was denied parole, due in part for refusing to participate in a program for sexually violent offenders. The Right-to-Repair Movement Gains Momentum In the U.S. In June, Congressman Joseph Morelle of New York filed the Fair Rep...
Why is Infrastructure So Expensive in the U.S.? 2021-06-30
June 30, 2021 16:00 - 41.4 MBWhy Is Infrastructure So Expensive in the U.S.? Plus, a look at the incalculable toll of highways and other infrastructure projects on Black communities and low-income communities throughout history. Aligning Our Beauty Routines with Our Values Has our year of collective consciousness has affected how we define, create, and consume personal beauty?
Ethiopia Declares a Ceasefire in the Tigray Region 2021-06-29
June 29, 2021 16:00 - 43.2 MBEthiopia Declares a Ceasefire in the Tigray Region Ethiopia’s government has declared an immediate ceasefire in the Tigray region, where a conflict has been raging since last November. Does Critical Race Theory Have a Role in the Military? Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, set off a firestorm last week after he endorsed the use of critical race theory, saying he wants to understand “white rage.” Black TikTok Creators Have Had Enough This month, many Black TikTok...
U.S. Prepares to Reckon with Past Atrocities Against Indigenous Children 2021-06-28
June 28, 2021 16:00 - 41.1 MBU.S. Prepares to Reckon with Past Atrocities Against Indigenous Children Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will be launching an initiative investigating “the loss of human life and the lasting consequences” of former Native American boarding schools. Melissa Harris-Perry on A Mother's Love Guest host Melissa Harris-Perry on Chauvin and a mother's love. In 'Luster,' author Raven Leilani Explores What it's Like to Flail The novel Luster follows the story of Edie, a woman in her twenties livi...
President Biden Looks to Address Crime 2021-06-25
June 25, 2021 16:00 - 40.7 MBPresident Biden Looks to Address Crime On Wednesday, President Biden laid out his plans for addressing the nationwide rise in violent crime and homicides. Amid Decline in Vaccination Rates, Biden Visits North Carolina Plus, how community organizers are leading the charge with culturally relevant outreach. Who Will Be New York City's Next Mayor? While the general election is still months away, the winner of the Democratic primary is expected to come out on top in November. Guest h...
Airline Industry Takes Off As Vaccinations Continue in the U.S. 2021-06-24
June 24, 2021 16:00 - 41.2 MBAirline Industry Takes Off As Vaccinations Continue in the U.S. Earlier this month, TSA airport security screenings went above two million people per day for the first time since March of 2020. Why Are Tornadoes So Difficult to Predict? From Illinois to Alabama, a number of states have been hit by devastating tornadoes in recent weeks. Guest Host Melissa Harris-Perry Reflects on the ‘Cursing Cheerleader’ Case On Wednesday, Supreme Court ruled on behalf of a teenager who posted a vulgar...
Delta Variant on Track to Becoming Dominant Strain Worldwide 2021-06-23
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 44.4 MBDelta Variant on Track to Becoming Dominant Strain Worldwide The World Health Organization also warns that the Delta variant is “fitter” and “faster” than all previously identified variants. Democrats' Path Forward on Voting Rights Legislation Uncertain Following GOP Filibuster On Tuesday, Senate Democrats put the For the People Act, a voting rights expansion bill, up for a test vote. But as expected, Republicans blocked the bill from advancing. Carl Nassib Makes History As First Acti...
SCOTUS Decision Limits NCAA Control Over Compensating College Athletes 2021-06-22
June 22, 2021 16:00 - 41.9 MBGuest hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry.
The Battle Over Critical Race Theory 2021-06-21
June 21, 2021 16:00 - 39 MBThe Battle Over Critical Race Theory Getting critical race theory out of schools has become a conservative rallying cry this year. Closing the Philanthropy Gap The philanthropy world has long ignored the needs of Black girls and women. Do African Americans Have Second Amendment Rights? In her new book, Professor Carol Anderson argues that the right to self-defense is not applied equally to African Americans. Guest hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry.
A Very Special Juneteenth Episode 2021-06-18
June 18, 2021 16:00 - 52.5 MBThis week, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law officially establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Juneteenth marks the day that enslaved people in Texas found out they were free, two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. For some people, including guest host Melissa Harris-Perry, Juneteenth is a celebration of Black culture and freedom. With that in mind, The Takeaway revisits a conversation from earlier this month about Black Music Month, ...
California Attorney General Has an Aggressive Reform Agenda 2021-06-17
June 17, 2021 16:00 - 43.4 MBCalifornia Attorney General Has an Aggressive Reform Agenda Rob Bonta is the first Filipino American to serve as Attorney General of California. Conservatives Are Winning Legal Fights Against Government Aid for People of Color Last weekend, nearly 3,000 restaurant owners who had been approved for grants under a plan prioritizing people of color and women were told that their payments have been put on hold. Breaking Down the Biden-Putin Summit According to President Biden and Russian Pre...
How Is the U.S. Military Losing Weapons? 2021-06-16
June 16, 2021 16:00 - 40.9 MBHow Is the U.S. Military Losing Weapons? A new investigation from the Associated Press found that around 1,900 military firearms were either lost or stolen during the past decade. Bureau of Prisons Rejected Thousands of Requests for Compassionate Release During the Pandemic Many died of Covid-19 behind bars, while the BOP rejected applications for compassionate release, the Marshall Project found. Congresswoman Alma Adams on the Latest Delays in Debt Relief to Black Farmers Last week, a...
President Biden Attempts to Reset International Relations 2021-06-15
June 15, 2021 16:00 - 41.7 MBPresident Biden Attempts to Reset International Relations A look at what the reset of American posturing on the world stage means for diplomacy. How the Biden Administration is Viewing Israel's New Political Reality The Biden administration is hoping the new Israeli parliamentary coalition will succeed, but their policy goals may diverge. Crisis in Nicaragua: Sister of Detained Presidential Candidate Speaks Out A number of political opposition candidates have been arrested by the Nicara...
Vaccine Diplomacy on Display at the G7 Summit 2021-06-14
June 14, 2021 16:00 - 40.1 MBVaccine Diplomacy on Display at the G7 Summit Efforts to end the pandemic and distribute vaccines globally were a top agenda item for leaders at the G7 summit in England. A Westminster Dog Show Wrap Up On Sunday night, a Pekingese named Wasabi was crowned Best in Show at the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Why Major Cities Are Experimenting with Guaranteed Income for Artists This year the cities of St. Paul and San Francisco have rolled out guaranteed minimum income progr...
Vice President Kamala Harris to Migrants: Do Not Come 2021-06-11
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 42.1 MBGuest host: Melissa Harris-Perry.
Biden Rolls Out Plans for Closing Racial Wealth Gap, Advocates See More Work to Be Done 2021-06-10
June 10, 2021 16:00 - 40.9 MBBiden Rolls Out Plans for Closing Racial Wealth Gap, Advocates See More Work to Be Done Despite the White House’s stated commitment to closing the racial wealth gap, some advocates believe that the federal government’s new plans don’t go nearly far enough. What the Pandemic Has Meant for the Mental Health of Teenagers The isolation combined with the pressure to perform well academically has contributed to heightened anxiety, depression, and thoughts of self-harm among teens. "In the Heig...
Black Music Month Honors the Black Artists Who Have Shaped Music 2021-06-09
June 09, 2021 16:00 - 40 MBBlack Music Month Honors the Black Artists Who Have Shaped Music Started more than 40 years ago, the observance celebrates the history and scope of Black music from classical and folk to hip hop and rock. Construction of Oil Pipeline in Minnesota Meets Resistance Many are watching to see how the Biden administration will respond to the Line 3 pipeline protests and calls to protect the environment. After Practice of "Race-Norming" is Exposed, Black Former Players Remain Skeptical of NFL ...
FDA Approves Alzheimer's Drug for the First Time Since 2003 2021-06-08
June 08, 2021 16:00 - 43.5 MBFDA Approves Alzheimer's Drug for the First Time Since 2003 Aducanumab aims to slow the cognitive decline often associated with the disease, but there’s debate over whether or not it actually works. What Our Dependence on Meat Means for Climate Change The announcements were met with mixed reactions and reignited conversations about the role and responsibilities of individual consumers for battling climate change. California Braces for Drought's Impact on Water Supply The people who are ...
U.S.D.A. Plans to Pay Debt Relief for Minority Farmers After Months of Delay 2021-06-07
June 07, 2021 16:00 - 40.6 MBU.S.D.A. Plans to Pay Debt Relief for Minority Farmers After Months of Delay The U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning to start paying off loans for Black farmers and other farmers of color. People Are Flocking to Backyard Chickens During the Pandemic A silver lining for many over the last year has been time spent gardening. "High on the Hog" Celebrates Black Food Culture The new Netflix series “High on the Hog” traces the history and significance of African American foodways. ...
Supreme Court Prepares for Busy June of Decisions 2021-06-04
June 04, 2021 16:00 - 23.6 MBThis week marked the start of June, which is the last month of the Supreme Court’s current term. That means we’ll be seeing a number of important rulings in the coming days and weeks on everything from voting restrictions to LGBTQ+ rights to the Affordable Care Act. In total, SCOTUS has at least 20 cases left to decide before the end of the term. Already this week, there have been decisions in a handful of cases. In a unanimous ruling on Tuesday, for example, SCOTUS affirmed the authority ...
Despite Rising Vaccinations, Alarming Racial Disparities Persist in Current COVID-19 Infections 2021-06-03
June 03, 2021 16:00 - 40.2 MBDespite Rising Vaccinations, Alarming Racial Disparities Persist in Current COVID-19 Infections Even amid dropping case numbers across the country, the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on communities of color persist. Calls Grow from U.S. Officials to Examine Origins of COVID-19 Although it was originally thought that COVID-19 came from a wet market in Wuhan, China, now, researchers are looking at whether the virus came from a lab. What the Pandemic Has Meant for International Studen...
Texas Democrats Walk Out of Legislative Session to Protest Restrictive Voting Legislation 2021-06-02
June 02, 2021 16:00 - 43.4 MBTexas Democrats Walk Out of Legislative Session to Protest Restrictive Voting Legislation Texas Democrats have referred to the bill as "anti-voter legislation" and are demanding federal legislation to shore up elections nationwide. Report Details How Black Girls are Disproportionately Affected by Covid-19 and Systemic Racism A new report shows how Black girls are affected by the twin pandemics of Covid-19 and systemic racism. Naomi Osaka's French Open Exit Spotlights Mental Health Pressu...
The Status of Laws and Policies Targeting the Transgender Community 2021-06-01
June 01, 2021 16:00 - 41.1 MBThe Status of Laws and Policies Targeting the Transgender Community Across the country, state legislators have introduced bills that target members of the transgender community. Calls to Repatriate Art Reignite As Countries Contend With Colonialist Legacies As Europe and the United States grapple with their racist and colonialist pasts, calls to repatriate stolen art have intensified. How Black Queer Activists are Organizing in the South Although the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ legislation ...
Breaking Down President Biden's $6 Trillion 2022 Budget 2021-05-28
May 28, 2021 16:00 - 41.4 MBBreaking Down President Biden's $6 Trillion 2022 Budget The president's budget attempts to incorporate plans on infrastructure, housing, and healthcare, and is likely to receive conservative backlash for raising the federal deficit. Biden's Child Care Tax Credit: What It Does and Who It Leaves Out The American Rescue Plan that President Joe Biden signed into law in March sought to remedy the lack of a strong child care infrastructure by expanding the child tax credit. The Tulsa Race Mass...
What the Defund Movement Has Meant for Police Budgets Nationwide 2021-05-27
May 27, 2021 16:00 - 40.8 MBNone
UNC's Denial of Tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones Raises Bigger Questions About Higher Education 2021-05-26
May 26, 2021 16:00 - 41.1 MBNone
It's Been One Year Since George Floyd was Murdered 2021-05-25
May 25, 2021 16:00 - 40.4 MBIt's Been One Year Since George Floyd was Murdered A look at how the murder of George Floyd changed how many people's understanding of the role that racism plays within American institutions. George Floyd's Murder Sparked a Global Movement People in Thailand, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, and other countries across the globe demonstrated solidarity with Black Americans. Television Shows Respond to George Floyd's Murder with Mixed Results Over the past year, many television shows and movi...
A Look at Immigration Courts Under the Biden Administration 2021-05-24
May 24, 2021 16:00 - 44.2 MBA Look at Immigration Courts Under the Biden Administration President Biden and his administration have vowed to change the way the U.S. carried out immigration policy under Trump. The Mystery Behind Havana Syndrome More than 100 U.S. diplomats and officials have been affected by this mysterious illness, but there’s no consensus about where it's coming from. Many Wildfire Survivors in California are Still Waiting for Compensation Reporting from KQED found that the majority of the nearly...
President Biden Signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Into Law 2021-05-21
May 21, 2021 16:00 - 40.8 MBPresident Biden Signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Into Law The legislation aims to address the uptick in hate crimes targeting the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander population during the pandemic. House Votes to Establish Bipartisan Commission Looking Into Capitol Attack The idea to form a commission—in the style of the one that investigated the 9/11 attacks—has been fraught since day one. New York Attorney General Announces Criminal Investigation Into the Trump Organization The cri...
What's Next for Progressive District Attorneys? 2021-05-20
May 20, 2021 16:00 - 44.4 MBWhat's Next for Progressive District Attorneys? This week, Philadelphia's progressive district attorney Larry Krasner defeated his Democratic primary challenger. Breaking Down Media Coverage of the Violence in Israel and Palestine Against the backdrop of the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine, debates have also been raging about media coverage of the situation. Will Summer School Look Different This Year? The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the school year in many ways.
As Some States Move to Abolish the Death Penalty, South Carolina Brings Back Firing Squads 2021-05-19
May 19, 2021 16:00 - 39.7 MBAs Some States Move to Abolish the Death Penalty, South Carolina Brings Back Firing Squads Last week, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill requiring people on death row to choose between firing squad or the electric chair, if lethal injection isn’t available. How the Pandemic Changed the Housing Market Individuals and households with means jumped at the opportunity to buy a home, even participating in bidding wars or making offers on homes sight unseen. Supreme Court to H...
Under Biden, Thousands of Migrant Children Held in Mass Shelters 2021-05-18
May 18, 2021 16:00 - 40.3 MBUnder Biden, Thousands of Migrant Children Held in Mass Shelters It is questionable whether there is proper oversight for these shelters. Why COVID-19 Infections for Fully Vaccinated People Are Not Cause for Alarm When vaccinated people do get COVID-19, these cases are often referred to as “breakthrough infections.” CDC data indicates that these cases are extremely rare and often not severe. Should the Summer Olympics Take Place During a Pandemic? The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were sch...
Netanyahu Says No Clear End in Sight for Israel-Palestine Conflict 2021-05-17
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 45.7 MBNetanyahu Says No Clear End in Sight for Israel-Palestine Conflict The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been raging for more than a week now. In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army has killed close to 200 people, including 58 children. The USMCA Trade Deal Faces a Test The AFL-CIO, the SEIU, and an independent Mexican labor union allege that Mexican workers are facing aggressive union-busting in violation of the USMCA trade agreement. CDC Changes Mask Guidance (Again) for Fully V...