WASHINGTON

October 03, 2019

Ukrainians are accustomed to powerful forces meddling in their judicial system, Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and expert on central and Eastern Europe, tells The World's host, Marco Werman. But even as they find corruption foisted on them by their most important ally in Washington, DC, Ukrainians have remained determined to root out unethical practices in their own country.

Military

North Korea's nuclear test could be leverage for upcoming talks

October 03, 2019

Just hours after announcing it would restart nuclear talks with the US, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile Wednesday.

Why transcripts of Trump's calls with heads of state are so hard to get

September 30, 2019

A US intelligence official filed a whistleblower complaint citing a July 25 telephone call in which Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate Biden and his son Hunter. The whistleblower says this wasn't the first time under the Trump administration that a telephone conversation record was placed into a codeword-level system to protect politically sensitive information. Tom Blanton of the National Security Archive spoke to The World about the "codeword-level" system.

What do attacks on Saudi oil facilities mean for US-Saudi relations?

September 16, 2019

Saudi Arabia was, for decades, the world's largest oil producer. This disruption is the biggest supply shock in absolute terms in the last five decades and has important repercussions for US-Saudi relations.

Climate Change

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg takes protest to climate-change denier Trump

Reuters

September 13, 2019

A demonstration across the street from the White House Friday marked the first high-profile event of Greta Thunberg's six-day visit to Washington, intended to pressure the Trump administration ahead of a United Nations Climate Summit.

History

Remembering how America experienced 9/11

September 11, 2019

America is at a turning point in which the events of 9/11 are shifting from memory to history. In his book, "The Only Plane in the Sky," author Garrett Graff compiles a comprehensive oral history timeline of Sept. 11, 2001, told via brief diary-like accounts.

Build the wall across the San Pedro River? Many say no.

Arizona Public Media

September 09, 2019

Construction of the border could begin as early as October over Arizona's last free-flowing river, the San Pedro. But a host of groups think a wall or a fence is problematic.

Nuclear

As landmark nuclear treaty fades, its Cold War authors ask ‘What next?’

July 30, 2019

The INF treaty between the US and Russia, two nuclear superpowers, slowed down the nuclear arms race. On Aug. 2, that treaty will come to an end.

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Conflict & Justice

Federal Judge Strikes Down Entire Health Care Law

February 01, 2011

Another judge has struck down the Obama administration's sweeping health care reform law. Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington correspondent helps to clarify the latest.

Washington Responds to Events in Egypt

January 31, 2011

Middle East, The View from Washington

January 28, 2011

Conflict & Justice

The Prayer Campaign for a Slain Ugandan Gay Rights Activist

February 03, 2011

Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, talks about his "Prayer for David Kato" campaign. Pepe Julian Onziema, a gay rights activist and close friend of David Kato's joins us from Uganda.

Repeal of Health Care Law Fails in Senate

February 03, 2011

Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich lays out the roadmap for the Republican plan to piece-by-piece tear away at the law.

Obama Administration Discusses Plans for Interim Government in Egypt

February 04, 2011

Mark Landler, diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times explains the backroom dealings of Washington and Egypt. Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland contextualizes this move.

'Not Every Regulation is Bad,' Obama Tells Business Leaders

February 08, 2011

Takeaway Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich, reports on the president's speech at the Chamber of Commerce and the relationship between the White House, the GOP and business.

Is the GOP Trying to Undo Barack Obama?

February 09, 2011

Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington correspondent explains the details behind the Republican agenda. And John Pitney, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College explains how legislative reversals are rare.

Conflict & Justice

Tea Party Helps Thwart Patriot Act Renewal

February 09, 2011

Lawmakers affiliated with the Tea Party joined with Democrats to block the passage of an extension of the U.S.A. Patriot Act. Todd Zwillich reports. Louise Story weighs in on legislation to fight regulations.

CPAC: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Make Their Case