Oliver Lazarus

The Takeaway

Oliver Lazarus is an associate producer for The Takeaway. He comes to New York by way of St. Louis, where he graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, not to be confused with his hometown of Washington, DC. He began at the show as an intern, and his transition to full-time marked the end of a multi-year career of college internships in journalism, politics, and international affairs. At The Takeaway, Oliver produces stories and series on everything from Southern sounds, to the U.S. bail system, to smart cities.

Oliver Lazarus is an associate producer for The Takeaway. He comes to New York by way of St. Louis, where he graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, not to be confused with his hometown of Washington, DC. He began at the show as an intern, and his transition to full-time marked the end of a multi-year career of college internships in journalism, politics, and international affairs. At The Takeaway, Oliver produces stories and series on everything from Southern sounds, to the U.S. bail system, to smart cities.

Howard Dean

Howard Dean says it’s time for his generation of the Democratic Party to move over

Howard Dean believes that the future of the Democratic Party lies in turning out more millennial voters.

Howard Dean says it’s time for his generation of the Democratic Party to move over
Saudi rapper

How a rapper's radio interview revealed a Saudi soft power campaign

How a rapper's radio interview revealed a Saudi soft power campaign
Band-Aid

The curious case of the $629 ER bill — and one expensive Band-Aid

The curious case of the $629 ER bill — and one expensive Band-Aid
Man lies in bed in small room with wheelchair next to him

Immigration detention quotas cost taxpayers billions — a 'mindless policy' says one congressman

Immigration detention quotas cost taxpayers billions — a 'mindless policy' says one congressman
Detention center

How immigration detention creates a shadow prison system

How immigration detention creates a shadow prison system
"Your Name"

The biggest anime film of all time comes to the US

"Your Name" has garnered international acclaim. It's already the highest-grossing anime film ever, currently raking in over $330 million worldwide, and that's before hitting US theaters this week.

The biggest anime film of all time comes to the US
Venezuela

In Venezuela, chaos worsens as political crisis grows

Under pressure, Venezuela's top court reversed its decision to strip the legislature of its power. But to government critics the case was clear: They say judges loyal to President Nicolas Maduro attempted to set the stage for one-man rule.

In Venezuela, chaos worsens as political crisis grows
Cemetery

Bomb threats are one part of a wave of anti-Semitism in America

The incidents are causing fear across Jewish communities.

Bomb threats are one part of a wave of anti-Semitism in America
Spicer

#32. @realDonaldTrump What are you going to do with DAPA and DACA? #100Days100Qs

The Department of Homeland Security released new deportation rules on Tuesday that translate President Trump's immigration orders into practice for the nation's immigration enforcers.

#32. @realDonaldTrump What are you going to do with DAPA and DACA? #100Days100Qs
A mask with fake blood depicting Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto

As Mexico struggles with a down economy and corruption, protesters take to the streets

Protests have struck Mexico City and Guadalajara in recent days after gas prices soared as much as 20 percent.

As Mexico struggles with a down economy and corruption, protesters take to the streets
Relatives etch the name of Craig Swagler at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

50 years ago, Americans finally got a look across the line of the Vietnam War

When a US reporter got into North Vietnam for the first time, it changed the narrative of how the US was prosecuting the war.

50 years ago, Americans finally got a look across the line of the Vietnam War
US President-elect Donald Trump greets supporters

Portraits of 'Trump America' missed almost all of the nuance

In the run-up to the election, many in the political class portrayed supporters of Donald Trump as a block of racists. But a new book shows there's far more nuance there.

Portraits of 'Trump America' missed almost all of the nuance
The execution chamber at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Florence is shown.

A former executioner has become a leading advocate for ending the death penalty

Vengeance, he says, does not make good public policy.

A former executioner has become a leading advocate for ending the death penalty
A Wells Fargo Bank

California takes steps to punish Wells Fargo for its fake account scandal

Wells Fargo serves a massive portion of the American population — so its fake account scandal reaches across the country. California recently imposed stiff penalties on Wells Fargo.

California takes steps to punish Wells Fargo for its fake account scandal
Levele Pointer attends the #CLOSERikers rally on September 24.

Activists, citing a history of problems, want to see New York's Rikers Island closed

A group that included a number of former Rikers inmates gathered near the bridge to the island to call for changes for New York City's most well-known prison.

Activists, citing a history of problems, want to see New York's Rikers Island closed