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New Senate Reports Detail Extent of Russian Meddling Campaign
New Senate Reports Detail Extent of Russian Meddling Campaign
The reports show that Russian meddlers took advantage of a deep knowledge of how to wedge American voters further apart.
Budapest Erupts in Protests Over Far-Right Reforms
Thousands of Hungarians have taken to the frigid streets of Budapest over the last five days to protest the government of far-right prime minister, Viktor Orban.
The Trump Administration Is Looking for a New Secretary of the Interior
There’s another job opening in President Trump’s cabinet following the resignation of Secretary of Ryan Zinke, who's facing multiple ethics probes.
Native Communities Suffered Abuse by Jesuit Priests
"These priests abused in Native villages for years. They retired on Gonzaga’s campus."
'Pure Joy on her Face': A Hallmark Movie Comes to Life for Grandma
Lisa Holden was worried people would think she was crazy for putting up her Christmas decorations right after Halloween. But when people found out why, the whole town joined in.
Guests:
Craig Timberg
Darren Linvill
Patrick Kingsley
Coral Davenport
Emily Schwing
Lisa Holden
Heather de Palma
32 min
What Should Lawmakers Do in Response to the Death of the 7-Year-Old Migrant?
What Should Lawmakers Do in Response to the Death of the 7-Year-Old Migrant?
We speak with New Mexico Senator Tom Udall regarding the 7-year-old Guatemalan girl who died in CBP custody.
Death of Guatemalan Child Points to Deep Culture of Abuse and Neglect at US Customs and Border Patrol
A May 2018 report from the ACLU shows that, between 2009 - 2014, border patrol was routinely ignoring its own rules regarding treatment of migrant children and adults.
Why Are Yemeni Voices Absent from Debate Over Saudi-Led Conflict?
As Congress debates the US's continued effort in the war, a Michigan State professor collected hundreds of Yemeni testimonials.
How to Be a Good Neighbor: A "Daily Drip" of Kind Deeds
Barbara McIver and Tony Gilham have been neighbors in Red Bluff, Calif. for 36 years. Barbara says she's spent that whole time playing catch-up to Tony's neighborly acts of kindness.
New Spider-Man Movie Speaks Directly to Afro-Latino Comics Fans
A new Spider-Man movie premiered this weekend, featuring Miles Morales, the first Afro-Latino Spider-Man. The Takeaway speaks with a reporter who identifies closely with Morales's story.
Guests:
Senator Tom Udall
Claudia Flores
Professor Shireen Al-Adeimi
David Betancourt
45 min
Putting Together the Pieces of Mueller's Investigation Puzzle
It's been a rapid fire few days in special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation into Russian collusion during the run-up to the 2016 presidential, with sentencing memos for Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen last week, followed by Cohen's sentencing this week. Also this week, we learned from federal prosecutors that the National Enquirer’s parent company, American Media Inc. has admitted to paying hush money to silence a woman who alleged an affair with Donald Trump in “concert with” the Trump Campaign, corroborating Cohen's account.
And in a separate investigation, Maria Butina pleaded guilty to conspiracy, admitting that she tried to influence high profile Republicans and National Rifle Association members on behalf of Russia. All the while, President Donald Trump has doubled down, again referring to the investigation as a "witch hunt."
But how do these latest developments fit into the larger picture of Mueller's investigation, and are we anywhere near the end?
This week on Politics with Amy Walter from The Takeaway, we attempt to break it all down and examine what we know from all different angles, hearing from a reporter, a former FBI agent, a historian, a Democratic Congressman, and a conservative publisher during the course of the hour.
Guests:
Mark Mazzetti is the New York Times' Washington Investigative Correspondent.
Asha Rangappa is a discussing Senior lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and a former FBI special agent.
Julian Zelizer is a professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University.
Congressman Adam Schiff is on track to become the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Chris Buskirk is the publisher and editor of the conservative publication American Greatness.
Opening music composed by Tina Guo. Check out her music here.
All other music composed by Jay Cowit.
29 min
Theresa May Stays, as a Messy Brexit Continues
Theresa May Stays, as a Messy Brexit Continues
On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no confidence vote called by members of her own Conservative Party, as the messy Brexit story continues to unfold.
Congress Clashes Over the Way Forward on Yemen
Tens of thousands of civilians have died in Yemen’s civil war. The House and the Senate are addressing the U.S. role in the conflict in very different ways.
How Millions of Undocumented Migrant Workers Contribute to the U.S. Economy
What are labor conditions like for the millions of undocumented workers around the U.S.?
In "Roma," Alfonso Cuarón Brings a Distinctly Latin American Story to Netflix
Alfonso Cuarón’s new movie “Roma” chronicles a year in the life a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s. The film centers on perspectives rarely seen in Hollywood movies.
Guests:
Rosa Prince
Andrew Desiderio
Mark Hugo Lopez
Cathleen Caron
Vanessa Erazo
41 min
Trump and the NRA Are Likely to Have Violated Campaign Finance Law, New Report Shows
Trump and the NRA Are Likely to Have Violated Campaign Finance Law, New Report Shows
Evidence points to an illegally coordinated effort between the NRA and the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential election.
What We Know About Maria Butina's Plea Deal
On Monday, it was made public that Maria Butina will plead guilty to conspiring to act as a foreign agent, for her work infiltrating the National Rifle Association and the GOP.
What a Green New Deal Could Look Like
Plans for a Green New Deal are still in their early stages among Democrats: a plan to drastically overhaul the United States economy and infrastructure in order to combat climate change.
Legal Hemp and No Food Stamp Restrictions: What the New Farm Bill Looks Like
The Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Farm Bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump.
How the Wrongfully Convicted Can Get Their Dues from the IRS
There's tax relief available to wrongfully convicted people who are awarded money through lawsuits or state statutes. But few exonerees actually know about it.
'Blind Loyalty': Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former personal attorney, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Guests:
Mike Spies
Josh Meyer
Alexander Kaufman
Liz Crampton
Jon Eldan
Andrea Bernstein
32 min
Theresa May's Brexit Strategy Suffers Last Minute Defeat
Theresa May's Brexit Strategy Suffers Last Minute Defeat
Prime Minister May's decision to postpone a parliamentary vote spells further uncertainty for the global economy.
What Cyntoia Brown's Case Reveals About Juvenile Justice in America
Cyntoia Brown was a 16-year-old trafficking victim when she shot and killed a man who solicited her for sex. She must serve 51 years in prison for her crime. Is that justice?
46 Cambodians are Set to be Deported from California. Will Governor Jerry Brown Intervene?
Cambodians have been deported under every administration since 2003, but there’s been an uptick under the Trump Administration.
Guests:
Gillian Tett
Andrew Marshall
Marsha Levick
Jeree Thomas
Anoop Prasad
Katya Cengel
38 min
Mueller Investigation and Cabinet Shakeups: A Pulse Check on Trump's Administration
Mueller Investigation and Cabinet Shakeups: A Pulse Check on Trump's Administration
As 2018 nears its end, we check in on the latest with the Trump Administration.
'My Worst Nightmare': Black Gun Owners React to Killing of Emantic Bradford
Following the killing of Emantic Bradford Jr. in Alabama, Black gun owners are weighing the risks and challenges of owning firearms in America.
'Change Starts With a Small Step': Why One Teacher Brought Kindness to His Classroom
Seventh grade Language Arts teacher Justin Parmenter launched a program worthy of the recognition of our series, America the Kind.
Guests:
Jessica Roth
Annie Karni
Reverend Kenn Blanchard
Ainsley Reynolds
Justin Parmenter
Daelyn Brown
Elaina Grady
52 min
Inside the Power of ICE
In this hour, we take a look at the creation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and how in just fifteen years it’s gone from an agency with wide bipartisan support to a political lightning rod. We’ll hear from a man who has been detained at Bergen County Jail for nearly a year. We’ll talk to people who work at a non-profit organization where ICE had an informant. Plus a retired agent with the Immigration and Naturalization Service explains why he thinks border security should be a priority and ICE needs more resources to do its job.
Guests:
Eric Jurek is a 38-year-old Slovakian immigrant who has been detained in Bergen County jail for about a year for overstaying his visa.
Dr. Aviva Chomsky, a Professor of History and coordinator of Latin American Studies at Salem State University and author of Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal
Enrique Balcazar, an advocate for Migrant Justice
Will Lambek, Communications Director for Migrant Justice
Stiven Lopez-Bender
Michael Cutler, a retired Senior Special Agent of the former INS
Dara Lind, Vox Senior reporter
Cameron Easley, Editor for Washington at Morning Consult