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The Takeaway is the national news program that delivers the news and analysis you need to catch up, start your day, and prepare for what's ahead. Host John Hockenberry, along with The New York Times and WGBH Boston, invites listeners every morning to learn more and be part of the American conversation on-air and online.

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.

"The Takeaway" Funders

  • The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
  • The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
  • The Freeman Foundation
  • The Rockefeller Foundation
  • The Henry Luce Foundation

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