<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/amazon-workers-coronavirus">Amazon's Sales Are Up But Their Workers Don't Feel Safe</a> Americans are hunkering down to slow the spread of the coronavirus. As people spend more time at home trying to avoid contact, they’re also shopping online more. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/africa-coronavirus">In Africa, Number of Reported Coronavirus Cases is On the Rise</a> On Wednesday, the World Health Organization said Africa should “prepare for the worst” as the disease continues to spread across the region. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/streaming-services-coronavirus">Keep Calm and Stream On</a> Let’s talk about entertainment in the age of COVID-19.

Amazon's Sales Are Up But Their Workers Don't Feel Safe Americans are hunkering down to slow the spread of the coronavirus. As people spend more time at home trying to avoid contact, they’re also shopping online more. In Africa, Number of Reported Coronavirus Cases is On the Rise On Wednesday, the World Health Organization said Africa should “prepare for the worst” as the disease continues to spread across the region. Keep Calm and Stream On Let’s talk about entertainment in the age of COVID-19.

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Amazon's Sales Are Up But Their Workers Don't Feel Safe 2020-03-19

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/puerto-rico-coronavirus">Puerto Rico's Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic</a> Governor Wanda Vazquez has issued stricter guidelines to citizens on the island than we have seen anywhere on the mainland U.S., with a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/workers-congressional-stimulus-package">How Much Will Workers Benefit from a Congressional Stimulus Package?</a> From paid sick leave to $1,000 checks, The Takeaway looks at what potential stimulus packages from Congress could mean for workers across the country. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/doj-drops-charges-against-russian-firms-implicated-2016-election-interference">DOJ Drops Charges Against Russian Firms Implicated in 2016 Election Interference</a> You might have missed what the Department of Justice did this week: they dropped charges against two Russian firms accused of funding efforts to interfere in the 2016 election. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/us-soccer-president-resigns-equal-pay-backlash">U.S. Soccer President Resigns Following Equal Pay Backlash</a> The U.S. women's soccer team filed a gender discrimination lawsuit, and the Soccer Federation's response has left them in hot water.

Puerto Rico's Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic Governor Wanda Vazquez has issued stricter guidelines to citizens on the island than we have seen anywhere on the mainland U.S., with a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. How Much Will Workers Benefit from a Congressional Stimulus Package? From paid sick leave to $1,000 checks, The Takeaway looks at what potential stimulus packages from Congress could mean for workers across the country. DOJ Drops Charges Against Russian Firms Implicated in 2016 Election Interference You might have missed what the Department of Justice did this week: they dropped charges against two Russian firms accused of funding efforts to interfere in the 2016 election. U.S. Soccer President Resigns Following Equal Pay Backlash The U.S. women's soccer team filed a gender discrimination lawsuit, and the Soccer Federation's response has left them in hot water.  

Puerto Rico's Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic 2020-03-18

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/takeaway-answers-your-coronavirus-questions">The Takeaway Answers Your Coronavirus Questions</a> The Takeaway gave your questions to two people who have been following this pandemic closely.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/keep-calm-and-shop">Keep Calm and Shop On</a> People across the nation may be noticing empty shelves in supermarkets, but experts say don't panic, there's enough food for all. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/sxsw-artists-to-watch-south-by-southwest">The Best Artists Who Won't Get Their Big Breaks at This Year's SXSW</a> Austin’s South by Southwest festival is one of many cultural events that was called off this year due to COVID-19, meaning that a number of artists won't get to break out this year. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/primaries-despite-coronavirus-concerns">Primaries Still Held in Three States Today Despite Coronavirus Concerns</a> Arizona, Illinois, and Florida held primary elections today as the nation shuts down to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

The Takeaway Answers Your Coronavirus Questions The Takeaway gave your questions to two people who have been following this pandemic closely.  Keep Calm and Shop On People across the nation may be noticing empty shelves in supermarkets, but experts say don't panic, there's enough food for all. The Best Artists Who Won't Get Their Big Breaks at This Year's SXSW Austin’s South by Southwest festival is one of many cultural events that was called off this year due to COVID-19, meaning that a number of artists won't get to break out this year. Primaries Still Held in Three States Today Despite Coronavirus Concerns Arizona, Illinois, and Florida held primary elections today as the nation shuts down to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

The Takeaway Answers Your Coronavirus Questions 2020-03-17

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/travel-bans-coronavirus">Can Travel Bans Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus? </a> <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/coronavirus-pandemic-mental-health">What the Coronavirus Pandemic Means for Our Mental Health</a> As the U.S. and other countries struggle to contain COVID-19, there’s an epidemic of another sort taking place: mass anxiety. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/local-officials-ease-water-rules-amid-coronavirus">Local Officials Ease Water Shut-off Rules Amid Coronavirus Pandemic</a> As the spread of the coronavirus continues across the U.S., leaders in some cities are taking action to make sure all residents have access to running water. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/nasa-accepting-applications-new-astronauts">NASA is Accepting Applications for New Astronauts: Extensive Travel Required </a> NASA is taking applications for astronauts for the first time in four years. These new astronauts are likely to be part of future expeditions to the Moon and Mars. Bonus: <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/coronavirus-2020-census">How is the Coronavirus Impacting the 2020 Census?</a> To find out how the coronavirus could impact the census count, The Takeaway speaks wither with census expert Terri Ann Lowenthal.

Can Travel Bans Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus?  What the Coronavirus Pandemic Means for Our Mental Health As the U.S. and other countries struggle to contain COVID-19, there’s an epidemic of another sort taking place: mass anxiety. Local Officials Ease Water Shut-off Rules Amid Coronavirus Pandemic As the spread of the coronavirus continues across the U.S., leaders in some cities are taking action to make sure all residents have access to running water. NASA is Accepting Applications for New Astronauts: Extensive Travel Required  NASA is taking applications for astronauts for the first time in four years. These new astronauts are likely to be part of future expeditions to the Moon and Mars. Bonus: How is the Coronavirus Impacting the 2020 Census? To find out how the coronavirus could impact the census count, The Takeaway speaks wither with census expert Terri Ann Lowenthal.

Can Travel Bans Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus? 2020-03-16

Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of major sporting events, religious services, and other mass gatherings. It's even forced presidential contenders to rethink the way they campaign as people begin self-isolating. This week, Politics with Amy Walter takes a look at how the pandemic is reverberating across politics. Michigan will have an outsized role come November. This is why Biden's performance in the swing state mattered a great deal during Tuesday's primary where he won every county in the state. <a href="https://twitter.com/mayaaking">Maya King</a> of Politico, <a href="https://twitter.com/rubycramer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Ruby Cramer</a> of BuzzFeed News, and Democratic strategist <a href="https://twitter.com/paynedc">Joel Payne</a> join us to discuss the primary results and what it means for the future of Bernie Sanders' campaign.  Mayor Michael Taylor of Sterling Heights in Macomb County Michigan has voted for Republicans his whole life, but that changed ahead of his state's primary. Although Macomb County supported President Obama twice, it flipped for Trump in 2016. The county has traditionally been a bellwether in elections: whoever wins this blue-collar county wins the state. Mayor Taylor shares why he can no longer support Trump. In the midst of election season, <a href="https://twitter.com/JessicaHuseman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Jessica Huseman</a> of ProPublica's Electionland project analyzes what about the election process has changed since 2016 and how that will affect turnout.   Plus, <a href="https://twitter.com/PoliticsReid">Reid Wilson</a>, national correspondent at The Hill and author of "Epidemic: Ebola and the Global Scramble to Prevent the Next Killer Outbreak," joins Politics to discuss the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Check out our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/projects/covid-19-ongoing-coverage-coronavirus-outbreak">here</a>.

Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of major sporting events, religious services, and other mass gatherings. It's even forced presidential contenders to rethink the way they campaign as people begin self-isolating. This week, Politics with Amy Walter takes a look at how the pandemic is reverberating across politics. Michigan will have an outsized role come November. This is why Biden's performance in the swing state mattered a great deal during Tuesday's primary where he won every county in the state. Maya King of Politico, Ruby Cramer of BuzzFeed News, and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join us to discuss the primary results and what it means for the future of Bernie Sanders' campaign.  Mayor Michael Taylor of Sterling Heights in Macomb County Michigan has voted for Republicans his whole life, but that changed ahead of his state's primary. Although Macomb County supported President Obama twice, it flipped for Trump in 2016. The county has traditionally been a bellwether in elections: whoever wins this blue-collar county wins the state. Mayor Taylor shares why he can no longer support Trump. In the midst of election season, Jessica Huseman of ProPublica's Electionland project analyzes what about the election process has changed since 2016 and how that will affect turnout.   Plus, Reid Wilson, national correspondent at The Hill and author of "Epidemic: Ebola and the Global Scramble to Prevent the Next Killer Outbreak," joins Politics to discuss the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Check out our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak here.

Politics with Amy Walter: The Politics of Coronavirus

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/coronavirus-president-trump-addresses-nation">As the Threat of the Coronavirus Grows, President Trump Addresses the Nation</a> President Trump addresses the nation as the threat of the coronavirus grows. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/lower-income-americans-coronavirus">For Low-Income Americans, Coronavirus is Difficult to Avoid</a> Though nobody is immune to coronavirus, it is expected to have a disproportionate impact on lower-income communities.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/coronavirus-seattle-washington-homeless-population">How the Coronavirus is Affecting Washington's Homeless Population</a> Washington State is dealing with one of the most serious COVID-19 outbreaks in the country. One population is especially vulnerable, those experiencing homelessness. Bonus: <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/alabama-trump-tommy-tuberville-jeff-sessions-senate-race">Trump Endorses Jeff Sessions' Opponent in Alabama Senate Race</a> President Trump has endorsed former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville over his former Attorney General.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/david-simon-adapting-plot-against-america-2020">"Democracy Can Be Lost": Writer David Simon on Adapting 'The Plot Against America' in 2020</a> The political ascendancy of Donald Trump convinced writer David Simon that Philip Roth's 2005 novel "The Plot Against America" was worth adapting for television.

As the Threat of the Coronavirus Grows, President Trump Addresses the Nation President Trump addresses the nation as the threat of the coronavirus grows. For Low-Income Americans, Coronavirus is Difficult to Avoid Though nobody is immune to coronavirus, it is expected to have a disproportionate impact on lower-income communities.  How the Coronavirus is Affecting Washington's Homeless Population Washington State is dealing with one of the most serious COVID-19 outbreaks in the country. One population is especially vulnerable, those experiencing homelessness. Bonus: Trump Endorses Jeff Sessions' Opponent in Alabama Senate Race President Trump has endorsed former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville over his former Attorney General.  "Democracy Can Be Lost": Writer David Simon on Adapting 'The Plot Against America' in 2020 The political ascendancy of Donald Trump convinced writer David Simon that Philip Roth's 2005 novel "The Plot Against America" was worth adapting for television. 

As the Threat of the Coronavirus Grows, President Trump Addresses the Nation 2020-03-12

Italy Issues Nationwide Lockdown Amid Growing Coronavirus Outbreak The death toll there has now reached more than 600, with a total of roughly 10,000 cases. Is the Coronavirus Changing How We Look At Public Spaces? More public spaces and events continue to close as the number of coronavirus cases increase, creating a fearful atmosphere in these areas. Primary Results Are In and Joe Biden Leads Joe Biden once again has a stellar turnout, this could almost ensure his nomination as the Democratic candidate. Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker Sees a Changing Landscape for LGBTQ Politicians The Takeaway speaks with former Houston Mayor Annise Parker about her experience as an openly gay mayor in a red state and how she's thinking about this moment in American politics.

Italy Issues Nationwide Lockdown Amid Growing Coronavirus Outbreak The death toll there has now reached more than 600, with a total of roughly 10,000 cases. Is the Coronavirus Changing How We Look At Public Spaces? More public spaces and events continue to close as the number of coronavirus cases increase, creating a fearful atmosphere in these areas. Primary Results Are In and Joe Biden Leads Joe Biden once again has a stellar turnout, this could almost ensure his nomination as the Democratic candidate. Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker Sees a Changing Landscape for LGBTQ Politicians The Takeaway speaks with former Houston Mayor Annise Parker about her experience as an openly gay mayor in a red state and how she's thinking about this moment in American politics.

Italy Issues Nationwide Lockdown Amid Growing Coronavirus Outbreak 2020-03-11

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/bernie-sanders-dominates-muslim-vote">Bernie Sanders Dominates in the Muslim Vote </a> It’s the second big contest of the Democratic primary and there’s a lot at stake. For Bernie Sanders, it’s a chance to show that he’s still competitive in this primary.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/nationwide-mexico-women-protest-femicide">'A Day Without Us': Mexican Women Strike to Protest Femicide</a> Women in Mexico's capital turned out for one of the largest protests in years on International Women's Day to call attention to gender-based violence. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/environmental-impact-plastic-bag-bans">The Environmental Impact of Plastic Bag Bans</a> On Sunday, New York’s ban on plastic bags went into effect. The Takeaway speaks with two experts about how effective plastic bag bans are for the environment and consumer waste habits. Bonus: <a href="http://www.wnycstudios.org/wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/la-da-race-jackie-lacey-george-gascon">The High-Stakes in the L.A. County District Attorney Race</a> L.A. County is home to the largest prosecutor's office in the U.S., and its district attorney race has high-stakes for criminal justice reform in the area.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/us-midst-major-school-nurse-shortage">U.S. in Midst of Major School Nurse Shortage</a> More than half of U.S. schools no longer have a full-time school nurse.

Bernie Sanders Dominates in the Muslim Vote  It’s the second big contest of the Democratic primary and there’s a lot at stake. For Bernie Sanders, it’s a chance to show that he’s still competitive in this primary.  'A Day Without Us': Mexican Women Strike to Protest Femicide Women in Mexico's capital turned out for one of the largest protests in years on International Women's Day to call attention to gender-based violence. The Environmental Impact of Plastic Bag Bans On Sunday, New York’s ban on plastic bags went into effect. The Takeaway speaks with two experts about how effective plastic bag bans are for the environment and consumer waste habits. Bonus: The High-Stakes in the L.A. County District Attorney Race L.A. County is home to the largest prosecutor's office in the U.S., and its district attorney race has high-stakes for criminal justice reform in the area.  U.S. in Midst of Major School Nurse Shortage More than half of U.S. schools no longer have a full-time school nurse. 

Bernie Sanders Dominates in the Muslim Vote 2020-03-10

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/communities-faith-coronavirus">Communities of Faith Grapple With the Coronavirus</a> As the coronavirus continues to spread around the country and the world, places of worship are grappling with how to continue their services, while also protecting their congregations. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/trump-appoints-rep-mark-meadows-chief-of-staff">Trump Appoints Rep. Mark Meadows to Chief of Staff</a> Outgoing Representative Mark Meadows of North Carolina will take over as chief of staff, replacing Mick Mulvaney who has been acting in that role since January 2019.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/elizabeth-warren-future-women-politics">What Elizabeth Warren Means for the Future of Women in Politics </a> Senator Elizabeth Warren ended her presidential bid last Thursday.

Communities of Faith Grapple With the Coronavirus As the coronavirus continues to spread around the country and the world, places of worship are grappling with how to continue their services, while also protecting their congregations. Trump Appoints Rep. Mark Meadows to Chief of Staff Outgoing Representative Mark Meadows of North Carolina will take over as chief of staff, replacing Mick Mulvaney who has been acting in that role since January 2019.  What Elizabeth Warren Means for the Future of Women in Politics  Senator Elizabeth Warren ended her presidential bid last Thursday. 

Communities of Faith Grapple With the Coronavirus 2020-03-09

Joe Biden, the one-time frontrunner turned underdog is now the frontrunner again. While Bernie Sanders, the one-time underdog turned frontrunner, is once again in the fight for his political survival. We hear from various constituencies across the Democratic spectrum about how they're feeling now that the race has narrowed. Our voices include <a href="https://twitter.com/aimeeallison">Aimee Allison</a>, founder of She the People, <a href="https://twitter.com/Domingotexas">Domingo Garcia</a>, national president of LULAC, <a href="https://twitter.com/LanaeErickson">Lanae Erickson</a>, senior vice president at Third Way, and <a href="https://twitter.com/_arajh?lang=en">Aracely Jimenez</a>, deputy communications director of Sunrise Movement.  While the attention has been on the fight happening on the Democratic side, President Trump certainly hasn't been sitting on the sidelines. Politico's <a href="https://twitter.com/politicoalex">Alex Isenstadt</a> discusses Trump's reelection strategy. Also on the show, a look at the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak with <a href="https://twitter.com/yabutaleb7">Yasmeen Abutaleb</a>, a health policy reporter at The Washington Post. Plus, a conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/jgeltzer">Joshua Geltzer</a> of Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection about the lost words of the 14th Amendment and what they could mean for voting rights in this country.

Joe Biden, the one-time frontrunner turned underdog is now the frontrunner again. While Bernie Sanders, the one-time underdog turned frontrunner, is once again in the fight for his political survival. We hear from various constituencies across the Democratic spectrum about how they're feeling now that the race has narrowed. Our voices include Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, Domingo Garcia, national president of LULAC, Lanae Erickson, senior vice president at Third Way, and Aracely Jimenez, deputy communications director of Sunrise Movement.  While the attention has been on the fight happening on the Democratic side, President Trump certainly hasn't been sitting on the sidelines. Politico's Alex Isenstadt discusses Trump's reelection strategy. Also on the show, a look at the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak with Yasmeen Abutaleb, a health policy reporter at The Washington Post. Plus, a conversation with Joshua Geltzer of Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection about the lost words of the 14th Amendment and what they could mean for voting rights in this country.   

Politics with Amy Walter: Super Tuesday and Beyond

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/coronavirus-schools-outbreak">How Will the Coronavirus Affect Schools?</a> Some countries have already shut school doors and sent all students home to wait out the virus. Can closing schools help contain this outbreak?  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/october-real-id-deadline-scramble">As October Deadline Approaches, U.S. Residents Scramble to Get Real IDs</a> U.S. residents will need a Real ID, or another form of federally compliant identification, to fly domestically or to enter federal buildings starting this October.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/developing-countries-space-programs-take-flight">In Developing Countries, Space Programs Take Flight</a> Countries like Ethiopia, India, Angola, and South Africa have begun launching objects into space. Bonus: <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/ucsc-strike-graduate-students-higher-wages">UC Santa Cruz Graduate Students Fight for Higher Wages</a> Graduate students at the University of California at Santa Cruz are striking for higher wages. Last Friday, the university responded by firing dozens of the students. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/obama-era-policy-made-surge-deportation-cubans-under-trump-possible">Obama Era Policy Made Surge in Deportation of Cubans Under Trump Possible</a> The Obama administration's decision to end the decades-old wet foot, dry foot policy paved the way for the rising numbers of deported Cuban nationals.

How Will the Coronavirus Affect Schools? Some countries have already shut school doors and sent all students home to wait out the virus. Can closing schools help contain this outbreak?  As October Deadline Approaches, U.S. Residents Scramble to Get Real IDs U.S. residents will need a Real ID, or another form of federally compliant identification, to fly domestically or to enter federal buildings starting this October.  In Developing Countries, Space Programs Take Flight Countries like Ethiopia, India, Angola, and South Africa have begun launching objects into space. Bonus: UC Santa Cruz Graduate Students Fight for Higher Wages Graduate students at the University of California at Santa Cruz are striking for higher wages. Last Friday, the university responded by firing dozens of the students. Obama Era Policy Made Surge in Deportation of Cubans Under Trump Possible The Obama administration's decision to end the decades-old wet foot, dry foot policy paved the way for the rising numbers of deported Cuban nationals.

How Will the Coronavirus Affect Schools? 2020-03-05

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/democratic-nomination-super-tuesday-biden-sanders">Super Tuesday Brings Democratic Primary into Sharper Focus</a> Joe Biden had a dominant showing on Super Tuesday, meaning that the shape of the race for the Democratic nomination is finally coming into focus. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/abortion-supreme-court-june-medical-russo">Abortion Is Back Before the Supreme Court</a> Today, oral arguments begin in the Supreme Court for June Medical Services v. Russo. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/census-2020-native-american-officials-working-towards-accurate-count">Census 2020: How Native American Officials Are Working Towards an Accurate Count</a> During the 2010 census, Native Americans living on tribal lands were dramatically undercounted. The Takeaway speaks with two tribal citizens working to prevent an undercount in 2020. Bonus: <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/federal-reserve-interest-rate-cut-stem-potential-coronavirus-recession">Will the Interest Rate Cut Stem a Potential Coronavirus Recession?</a> The hope of the interest rate cut was to boost spending and counteract the potential economic downturn from the coronavirus. But there’s no guarantee it will work. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/texas-has-closed-more-polling-stations-any-other-state">Texas Has Closed More Polling Stations Than Any Other State</a> The closure of polling stations across Texas has disproportionately affected voters of color.

Super Tuesday Brings Democratic Primary into Sharper Focus Joe Biden had a dominant showing on Super Tuesday, meaning that the shape of the race for the Democratic nomination is finally coming into focus. Abortion Is Back Before the Supreme Court Today, oral arguments begin in the Supreme Court for June Medical Services v. Russo. Census 2020: How Native American Officials Are Working Towards an Accurate Count During the 2010 census, Native Americans living on tribal lands were dramatically undercounted. The Takeaway speaks with two tribal citizens working to prevent an undercount in 2020. Bonus: Will the Interest Rate Cut Stem a Potential Coronavirus Recession? The hope of the interest rate cut was to boost spending and counteract the potential economic downturn from the coronavirus. But there’s no guarantee it will work. Texas Has Closed More Polling Stations Than Any Other State The closure of polling stations across Texas has disproportionately affected voters of color.

Super Tuesday Brings Democratic Primary into Sharper Focus 2020-03-04

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/pete-buttigieg-candidacy-lgbtq-representation">What Pete Buttigieg's Candidacy Means for LGBTQ Representation</a> On Sunday, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg left the presidential race.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/why-many-restaurant-workers-will-work-sick">Why Many Restaurant Workers Will Go to Work Sick</a>   For many restaurant workers, taking a sick day could mean losing wages, or worse. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/us-afghanistan-peace-deal-womens-rights">What Does the U.S.-Afghanistan Peace Deal Mean for Afghan Women's Rights? </a> The U.S. signed a deal with Afghanistan over the weekend that signals the end of the longest war in American history. 18-years of conflict in the region may soon be over.

What Pete Buttigieg's Candidacy Means for LGBTQ Representation On Sunday, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg left the presidential race.  Why Many Restaurant Workers Will Go to Work Sick   For many restaurant workers, taking a sick day could mean losing wages, or worse. What Does the U.S.-Afghanistan Peace Deal Mean for Afghan Women's Rights?  The U.S. signed a deal with Afghanistan over the weekend that signals the end of the longest war in American history. 18-years of conflict in the region may soon be over.

What Pete Buttigieg's Candidacy Means for LGBTQ Representation 2020-03-03

<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/coronavirus-misinformation">The Coronavirus Keeps Spreading, So Does The Misinformation</a> The coronavirus keeps spreading. The first two U.S. deaths from COVID-19 were confirmed over the weekend in Washington State. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/census-expert-answers-your-questions">A Census Expert Answers Your Questions </a> The nationwide rollout of the 2020 census is just weeks away. The Takeaway answers your lingering questions.  <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/jewish-voters-2020-bloomberg-sanders">Why Aren't More Jewish Voters Supporting Bloomberg and Sanders?</a> It is the first time in history there are two Jewish candidates running for president, yet neither Mike Bloomberg or Bernie Sanders are leading with the Jewish vote. <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/filmmaker-kelly-reichardt-first-cow">Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt Tells a Story of Friendship in the Oregon Territory in 'First Cow'</a> 'First Cow,' a new film from director Kelly Reichardt, is set in the Oregon territory in the 1820s, but its subtle approach sets it apart from the conventional Hollywood western.

The Coronavirus Keeps Spreading, So Does The Misinformation The coronavirus keeps spreading. The first two U.S. deaths from COVID-19 were confirmed over the weekend in Washington State. A Census Expert Answers Your Questions  The nationwide rollout of the 2020 census is just weeks away. The Takeaway answers your lingering questions.  Why Aren't More Jewish Voters Supporting Bloomberg and Sanders? It is the first time in history there are two Jewish candidates running for president, yet neither Mike Bloomberg or Bernie Sanders are leading with the Jewish vote. Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt Tells a Story of Friendship in the Oregon Territory in 'First Cow' 'First Cow,' a new film from director Kelly Reichardt, is set in the Oregon territory in the 1820s, but its subtle approach sets it apart from the conventional Hollywood western. 

The Coronavirus Keeps Spreading, So Does The Misinformation 2020-03-02

On Saturday, primary voters in South Carolina will decide which nominee has earned their votes. While Vice President Joe Biden is polling ahead of his rivals in the state, his lackluster performance in Iowa and New Hampshire has called into question his electability. Just a few days later, national attention will shift toward the 14 states casting ballots on Super Tuesday. <a href="https://twitter.com/darrensands?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Darren Sands</a> of BuzzFeed News, <a href="https://twitter.com/ClareMalone">Clare Malone</a> of FiveThirtyEight, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP">Meg Kinnard</a> of AP join Politics to discuss. Voters in Texas will choose their candidate on Super Tuesday. <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasTribAbby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Abby Livingston</a> of The Texas Tribune weighs in on how some Democrats are feeling about the likelihood of Bernie Sanders as the nominee.  Plus, <a href="https://twitter.com/nakashimae?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Ellen Nakashima</a> of The Washington Post provides analysis regarding reports of Russian interference in the 2020 election process. Finally, a look at the impact of coronavirus on global markets with Reuters' <a href="https://twitter.com/HeathaT">Heather Timmons</a>.

On Saturday, primary voters in South Carolina will decide which nominee has earned their votes. While Vice President Joe Biden is polling ahead of his rivals in the state, his lackluster performance in Iowa and New Hampshire has called into question his electability. Just a few days later, national attention will shift toward the 14 states casting ballots on Super Tuesday. Darren Sands of BuzzFeed News, Clare Malone of FiveThirtyEight, and Meg Kinnard of AP join Politics to discuss. Voters in Texas will choose their candidate on Super Tuesday. Abby Livingston of The Texas Tribune weighs in on how some Democrats are feeling about the likelihood of Bernie Sanders as the nominee.  Plus, Ellen Nakashima of The Washington Post provides analysis regarding reports of Russian interference in the 2020 election process. Finally, a look at the impact of coronavirus on global markets with Reuters' Heather Timmons. 

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