Justice
The Takeaway
June 16, 2016
There were armed, off-duty police officers and bouncers at Pulse when an assailant carried out the worst mass shooting in modern American history, but there were no metal detectors, and the bouncers weren't checking bags or patting people down, according to eyewitnesses.
Global Politics
The State of US-Egypt Relations
The Takeaway
February 02, 2011
David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times says that President Obama has a knows he cannot "be seen deposing foreign leaders" even while some are asking for him to take a stronger role in Egypt.
Science, Tech & Environment
Winter Storms Slam Midwest
The Takeaway
February 02, 2011
A massive winter storm slammed huge swaths of the country this week with snow and freezing rain. And the worst may be yet to come. Stephen Fybish, a weather historian, says he predicted this would be a rough winter back in 2003.
Arts, Culture & Media
A Mother's Secret Life, a Daughter's Discovery
The Takeaway
February 02, 2011
Darznik tells the once-secret story of her family in her new book "The Good Daughter: A Memoir of My Mother's Hidden Life" She joins us from Charlottesville, Virginia.
Science, Tech & Environment
Scary Storms Hit on Groundhog Day
The Takeaway
February 02, 2011
Here to talk about this year's unusual Groundhog Day is Lee Haus, the Haaptmann (or president) of the Grastoddy Lodge. Bruce Sullivan, senior meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Camp Springs, Md. has an update on the weather.
Conflict & Justice
Federal Judge Strikes Down Entire Health Care Law
The Takeaway
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.
Global Politics
Where America Stands on Democracy in the Middle East
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Stephen Kinzer, professor of international relations at Boston University, helps us understand exactly what the Obama administration's position is on the spread of democracy in the Middle East.
Arts, Culture & Media
A Bed Bug Solution at the Bed Bug Summit?
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Lou Sorkin, an entomologist from the American Museum of Natural History details why these bugs are still a persistent problem.
Arts, Culture & Media
The White Stripes Calls It Quits
The Takeaway
February 03, 2011
After more than 13 years, one of Detroit's most beloved rock bands announced they are calling it quits. Kim LaCapria is a writer for The Inquistr, a pop culture and tech blog and a superfan. She explains why The White Stripes moved her.
Global Politics
What's Next for US-Egypt Relations?
The Takeaway
February 03, 2011
The populace is rethinking its role in Egypt as it calls for a new government. However, a new government will also mean a new understanding of U.S.-Egypt relations.
Conflict & Justice
Egypt: A Voice in Support of Mubarak
The Takeaway
February 03, 2011
Omar Khalifa is the managing director at O Media, a media company in Cairo. He says his country is not ready for democracy yet, even though he supports freedom.