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46 min
The Mueller Report: What We Know So Far
The Mueller Report: What We Know So Far
Initial analysis from reporter Max Kutner and legal expert Caroline Fredrickson.
Congressman Jamie Raskin: Immediate Thoughts on Redacted Mueller Report
The Democrat from Maryland joins us to discuss his immediate thoughts.
William Barr has a History of Withholding Key Information from Congress
In 1989, he provided a summary that gave cover to President George H.W. Bush's abduction of Manuel Noriega from Panama.
Guests:
Max Kutner
Caroline Fredrickson
Congressman Jamie Raskin
Ryan Goodman
30 min
Measles Cases Continue to Grow. Here's How We Got Here.
Measles Cases Continue to Grow. Here's How We Got Here.
Public health, freedom of religion and politics converge in the history of fighting over vaccinations.
In Indonesian Elections, it's Fake News Vs. Ballot Truths
Nearly 200 million Indonesians will be able to vote across 17,000 islands on Wednesday, making for the world's largest single-day election.
Death Penalty for People With Mental Illness: Should It Be Banned?
Should people living with mental illness face the death penalty?
Guests:
Gwynne Hogan
Arthur Caplan
Rebecca Henschke
Maurice Chammah
37 min
The Challenges Women of Color Have Faced in Politics and Beyond
The Challenges Women of Color Have Faced in Politics and Beyond
Republicans have taken Rep. Omar's comments out of context, while Democrats have been lackluster in their defense.
The Notre Dame Cathedral Fire: What it Means for France and the World
The world watched as the devastating fire engulfed the cathedral on Monday. But the pain of its damage goes well beyond Paris.
Facial Recognition Surveillance Targets Uighur Minority in China
This is the first instance of a government using AI for the explicit purpose of racial profiling, according to reporting from The New York Times.
Stop & Shop Workers Go on Strike
31,000 workers have been on strike since last Thursday, leaving 240 stores understaffed or closed altogether.
Guests:
Congresswoman Donna Edwards
Professor Andrea Benjamin
Carol Krinsky
Paul Mozur
Jennifer Klein
32 min
Burning of Three Black Churches Serves as Reminder of Racism's Continuing Legacy
Burning of Three Black Churches Serves as Reminder of Racism's Continuing Legacy
The churches were all burned in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, over the course of ten days in March.
Congress Investigates the High Cost of Insulin
The price of insulin has nearly tripled in the last decade. Congress is now investigating why.
An Uncertain Path Forward for Transgender Troops
On Friday, the Trump administration banned transgender people from openly enlisting in the military. Advocates say this marks a return to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" for transgender troops.
Guests:
Dr. Ibram X Kendi
Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks
Robin Feldman
Aaron Belkin
Blake Dremann
47 min
Candidate Talk: Cory Booker
On February 1st, the start of Black History month, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced he was running for president. Since then, he’s been on the campaign trail and announced that he raised $5 million. This weekend, he makes his official hometown kick off of his Justice for all Tour in Newark and then heads immediately to Iowa.
Amy Walter got the chance to sit down with Senator Booker to discuss his campaign, the legislation he’s introduced in the Senate to form a commission to study the issue of reparations, and vision for the future.
Reparations has come up a lot recently as the Democratic candidates have been asked to weigh in on the issue. Earlier this week, Senator Cory Booker announced that he would introduce legislation, “to form a commission for the study of reparation proposals for African-Americans.” But the idea of reparations has a long history, Amy explores that with The Takeaway’s Tanzina Vega.
Plus, Amy talks to Rob O’Dell, from the Arizona Republic, about his two-year investigation with USA TODAY and the Center for Public Integrity. Over the past eight years, state lawmakers have introduced at least 10,000 bills that were written, almost entirely, by corporations, industry groups, or think tanks. O'Dell helped create the algorithm that led to this discovery, and he says these numbers are just the tip of the iceberg.
To end the hour, Amy talks to Allison Anderman, the Managing Attorney at the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, about how lobbying works, in practice.
In response to Allison Anderman’s comments about what she calls “the corporate gun lobby,” we reached out to The Second Amendment Foundation, and to the NRA.
The Second Amendment Foundation statement:
''The gun prohibition lobby falsely claims that gun manufacturers are in the driver's seat when it comes to lobbying for gun rights. The fight for Constitutional Carry, the right to exercise a constitutional right without a permit, is lead by grassroots activist gun owners on a state level. Twelve states have now passed Constitutional Carry and the gun ban lobby is losing this battle. As a result, they have come unglued and make many false and outrageous claims that are simply not true."
- Alan Gottlieb, Founder Second Amendment Foundation
The statement from the NRA:
"It's understandable that gun control groups like the Giffords Law Center try to mislead the American public by calling NRA the corporate gun lobby, but that’s false. The NRA represents more than 5 million dues-paying members and the tens of millions of law-abiding gun owners who want nothing more than the right to protect themselves, their families, and their homes. Gun control advocates like Anderman would rather strip people of their constitutionally protected rights and put you at the mercy of criminals who don’t give a second thought to breaking in your homes and shooting you dead.
We’re proud of our success in championing legislation like constitutional carry because it recognizes the rights of law-abiding people to defend themselves in the manner they see fit. Again, it’s another example of the gun control lobby trying to mislead the American public by saying constitutional carry allows anybody to carry a gun. That is a lie. It allows anyone who is legally allowed to posses a firearm to carry a firearm. They suggest it allows criminals to carry without a permit when that’s just not the case.
That’s because gun control groups like these are largely composed of high-priced lobbyists and lawyers that are financed by a small handful of the country's elitist billionaires. They have no constituency, no grassroots appeal, and continue losing ground in state after state. The NRA is financed by membership dues and donations. Our constituents are every law-abiding gun owner in the country, our grassroots outreach is second to none, and we will continue defending the 2nd Amendment as long as there’s a Constitution of the United States."
- Lars Dalseide, NRA spokesman
33 min
New Tax Bill Will Make it Illegal for IRS to Offer Free E-Filing Option
New Tax Bill Will Make it Illegal for IRS to Offer Free E-Filing Option
The Taxpayer First Act just passed the House this week.
Politics and Voting in the Lone Star State
First, a look at investigations into Texas's effort to remove thousands of voters from the rolls; Then a look at what Texas voters are looking for going into election season 2020.
Wyatt Cenac Shakes Up Late Night with a Deep Dive on Education
This season of comedian Wyatt Cenac’s "Problem Areas" explores education in the United States. Cenac spoke with The Takeaway about his show's unique spot in the late-night landscape.
Guests:
Hannah Levintova
Mark Jones
Wyatt Cenac
30 min
Hearing on White Nationalism Gives Platform to Extreme Views
Hearing on White Nationalism Gives Platform to Extreme Views
Testimony on containing white nationalism got side-lined by partisan infighting that resulted in little agreement on the notion of extremism.
Georgia Bill to Regulate Journalism an 'Opportunity' for Dialogue
A bill in Georgia would force reporters to turn over their notes for an ethical review. It's likely not going to pass, but it's a wake-up call for journalists.
New York Islanders' Shannon Hogan on Breaking Gender Barriers in Sports Broadcasting
This season, Shannon Hogan was joined on the MSG Network by an all-women team of analysts, a first for a pro-sports team.
Guests:
Heidi Beirich
Andy Campbell
Stephen Fowler
Shannon Hogan
32 min
The U.S. Label Iran's IRGC a Foreign Terrorist Organization
The U.S. Label Iran's IRGC a Foreign Terrorist Organization
On Monday, the United States government made an unprecedented move against Iran.
The IRS Audits the Working Poor at a Higher Rate than Wealthier People
The audit process itself also has immediate and long-term effects for working class people.
Author Kwame Alexander Wants to Help Young People Imagine a Better World
Kwame Alexander's new book, "The Undefeated," celebrates black Americans throughout history. The Takeaway spoke with Alexander about his unique approach to engaging young readers.
Guests:
Robin Wright
Farnaz Fassihi
Paul Kiel
Kwame Alexander