The Takeaway

A fresh alternative in morning news, "The Takeaway" provides a breadth and depth of world, national and regional news coverage that is unprecedented in public media. The show features critical conversations, live reports from the field, a platform for commentary and analysis, and listener participation in discussions. "The Takeaway" is hosted by John Hockenberry and Celeste Headlee.

About John Hockenberry

John Hockenberry has returned to his roots in public radio — where he was one of the medium's original innovators — after 15 years in network and cable television. During his time at ABC and NBC, he earned four Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award and a Casey Medal. Read full Bio.

About Celeste Headlee

Celeste Headlee brings to her role as co-host of "The Takeaway" experience both on and off the air in local and national public radio productions. Most recently, she was the Midwest correspondent for "Day to Day," covering everything from the auto industry to art, from the 2008 presidential election to toilet smuggling. From 2001 to 2006, Headlee was a reporter at public radio station WDET Detroit.. Read full Bio.

"The Takeaway" Funders

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Rockefeller Foundation