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The Takeaway ended production on June 2, 2023. Episodes are archived at www.thetakeaway.org Episodes are archived at thetakeaway.org.

The Takeaway is a national daily news and information program from WNYC, PRX and WGBH that ended production on June 2, 2023.

30/05/2023

the after and before is WILD!

Check out our digital producer ’s producer appreciation pick by clicking the link in our bio.

24/05/2023

TODAY 📻: Producer Appreciation Week

Catch Mary on our Instagram LIVE at 3PM talking about all things Takeaway and then tune into hear her producer picks on WNYC radio!

LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3V7kXIT

24/05/2023

TODAY 📻

Producer Appreciation Week Show:

's talking to about her favorite segments at 9 AM and 3 PM EST on radio.

LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3V7kXIT

19/05/2023

As the Takeaway comes to an end, we get one last set of movie prescriptions from Kristen Meinzer, a culture critic and host of the podcast "By The Book" and Rafer Guzman, a film critic for Newsday, and they bring us movie prescriptions about embracing change and fresh starts.

Together Kristen and Rafer are the co-hosts of the podcast, Movie Therapy.

On our last Movie Therapy segment, we get movie prescriptions from Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman about embracing change and fresh starts.

17/05/2023

We talked to Emmy-nominated actor, producer, podcaster, and author, Rainn Wilson () about spirituality, compassion, and his new book “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.”

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📸: Kwaku Wilson/ Hatchette Book Group

16/05/2023

The Writers Guild of America strike has already shut down many big productions.

We heard from a WGA member and a labor reporter on the strike.

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11/05/2023

TODAY 📻:

~ Governor Jay Inslee on signing an assault weapon ban in Washington state, and how the state is leading on other progressive policies

~ Dorian Warren on equitable access to childcare

~ Harpist Ashley Jackson on her recent performance "Take Me To The Water" at Lincoln Center

08/05/2023

An update on the Gordon Plaza residents' fight to be relocated from the toxic land their homes were built on.

01/05/2023

A new book argues that Advanced Placement Courses have departed from their original purpose.

01/05/2023

Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage month!

26/04/2023

How big a role do Senate staffers play in ensuring a functional government?

26/04/2023

We’ve got a update on the show today at 3PM and on the feed.

An official autopsy report found no evidence supporting the claim that Tortuguita shot officers first and suffered 57 gun shot wounds.

We got an update from a member of the for more!

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24/04/2023

Noted Businesswoman, and marketing maven Bozoma Saint John joins us to talk about her new book “The Urgent Life: My Story of Love, Loss and Survival,” which chronicles the difficult moments she’s survived and her choice to live life urgently.

Listen today @ 3PM ET by clicking the link in our bio

📸: Lelanie Foster

22/04/2023

Happy 🌏

We celebrated a very intersectional Earth Day Weekend by re-airing some of our favorite conversations on environmental justice.

Original Air Date: April 22, 2022

The Takeaway is observing a very intersectional Earth Day Weekend.

22/04/2023

What does environmental justice entail?

"Happy World Earth Day" 🌎

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20/04/2023

The legalization of ma*****na across the nation could be inevitable. 🌿 🍃

The legalization of ma*****na across the nation could be inevitable.

20/04/2023

In 2021, The Takeaway spoke with Sulma Arzu Brown, author of "Pelo Malo, No Existe" (Bad Hair Does Not Exist), Charles Esperanza, author of "Boogie Boogie, Y’all," and Yesenia Moises, author of "Stella’s Stellar Hair."

LISTEN & DOWNLOAD:
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/afro-latino-representation-childrens-books

19/04/2023

The Georgia-born, Black, q***r icon Little Richard was the artichect of rock n' roll whose style made a way for artists like Prince, Lil Nas X, and Harry Styles.

Director of the new film “Little Richard: I Am Everything” joins to discuss.

A new documentary showcases larger-than-life personality, Little Richard.

19/04/2023

Ralph Yarl deserves to be a kid.

New York University Silver School of Social Work Dean, Dr. Michael Lindsey, talked about the adultification of Black youth.

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On the adultification of Black boys.

17/04/2023

Today's the last day of

MacArthur Foundation Genius, cofounder of SisterSong and cocreator of 'reproductive justice theory', Loretta J. Ross, talks women's rights, maternal health disparities for women of color, and

The Biden administration officially proclaimed April 11 through April 17, 2023, Black Maternal Health Week to raise awareness of the state of Black maternal health in the United States.

12/04/2023

In December 2021, Melissa Harris-Perry & Community Change's Dorian Warren, took a deep dive into the issue of childbirth, disparities in maternal health outcomes, and the need for action.

This Week 2023, be sure to listen to it here🔽

Melissa Harris-Perry and progressive scholar and media personality Dorian Warren tackled the important topic of childbirth in our Deep Dive series.

11/04/2023

Associate Producer Ryan Wilde reports from the field at a Ryan Meetup, a party where everyone is invited, so long as your first name is Ryan.

📸: Courtesy of Ryan A. Wilde

10/04/2023

The Americans with Disabilities Act is facing a critical juncture in our state legislatures and in our courts.

American disability rights activist and officer for its U.S. Disability Rights program, Rebecca A Cokely, joined to discuss!

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08/04/2023

This year's color of the year is Viva magenta!

Every year, PANTONE releases colors that are a cultural statement about the year to come and our aspirations. PANTONE says, "Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative."

Viva magenta is a color of the future, so welcome to the .

We speak with Professor Reggie Blaszczyk about the newest color of the year and her book, The Color Revolution, a revolution not just about color, but commerce and consumption in America as well.

It's actually more complicated than you think.

05/04/2023

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05/04/2023

UPDATE: Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, giving liberals one-vote advantage as abortion and redistricting decisions loom.

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05/04/2023

“Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of felony business fraud in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday afternoon. His arraignment followed the first arrest of an ex-president in U.S. history.”
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05/04/2023

Described as a cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong, pickleball is attracting fans of racquet sports from across the country.

And this increase in interest has come with both serious problems and incredible opportunities.

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31/03/2023

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Producer Appreciation Weeks: Mary Steffenhagen

TODAY 📻: Producer Appreciation Week Catch Mary on our Instagram LIVE at 3PM talking about all things Takeaway and then tune into hear her producer picks on WNYC radio! LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3V7kXIT

Producer Appreciation Weeks: Mary Steffenhagen

TODAY 📻 Producer Appreciation Week Show: @marynotmerry_'s talking to @MHarrisPerry about her favorite segments at 9 AM and 3 PM EST on @wnyc radio. LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3V7kXIT

“Once I saw the posts, I reported [them] to [be] removed. But nothing happened. It shows how the company sees Africans. Our concerns are nothing.”-Foxglove. #facebook #meta #humanrights #africa

The Kinetic Movements of Kinetic Light

#ICYMI Kinetic Light, a disability art collective, performed at Lincoln Center in February. In the performance the artists interchange between wheelchair and floor movement and play with speed. Want to know how they do it? LISTEN & DOWNLOAD

Wilmot Collins, Mayor of Helena, Montana

Wilmot Collins is a refugee-turned-first Black mayor of Helena, Montana. #BlackHistoryMonth We hear about his journey into politics in a state where less than 1-percent of the population is Black for our series 23 Mayors in 2023. LISTEN & DOWNLOAD: https://bit.ly/3xKumNg

Da'Shaun Harrison (they/them)

Catch editor-at-large of Scalawag and author of "The Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Antifatness as Antiblackness" Da'Shaun L. Harrison on the Takeaway! Friday, February 17th at 9 AM ET and 3 PM ET on WNYC radio and wherever you get your podcasts! LISTEN HERE 📻: https://bit.ly/3EXbhvI

Thanksgiving Gratitude with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

Catch author of "Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World," host of the “Love.Period.” podcast, and senior minister of New York City's Middle Collegiate Church in the East Village to find out what she's giving thanks for this holiday season. #Thanksgiving #gratitude Listen here: https://bit.ly/3egKOyQ

Jemele Hill Shares Her Story of Trauma and Triumph

The Atlantic contributing writer Jemele Hill joins us to discuss her new memoir, "Uphill," which chronicles how her upbringing shaped her life and career, as well as the story behind the better-known moments of her time at ESPN as one of the only Black woman sportswriters. In her new book, she tells her story of pain, trauma and perseverance. For the full conversation, listen here: https://bit.ly/3Ud8inG

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Shipwrecks, cars and even human remains. These are all things that have been uncovered as the Mississippi River recedes to record low water levels. Saint Louis University’s WATER Institute's Jason Knouft discusses what it spells for our climate future on today's show.

DOWNBALLOT

18-year-old Shiva Rajbhandari is a high school senior in Boise, Idaho, who also was recently elected to serve on Boise's School Board. We spoke with Shiva about his experience as a student serving on the school board, why he believes students should have a seat at the table in school boards, and the importance of school boards as an important #downballot elected office. https://bit.ly/3egKOyQ

DOWNBALLOT

About 30% of voters often don’t even bother filling out their entire ballot, so we're looking into how we can build a more engaged, informed electorate that can vote confidently for the entire ballot in a week-long series, "DOWNBALLOT." Check out the first edition here: https://bit.ly/3yMeSt5 #Midterms2022

How Haptic Tech and Interpretation Help Deaf People Enjoy Music

Our producers Ryan and Katerina reported on what makes a show or concert accessible to the deaf community and they talk to Shelley Guy, a director of Community Engagement and Events Coordinator and the Director of Artistic Sign Language for Body Language Productions about her own use of haptic tech. She is also a performer and a deaf interpreter who works very closely with the non-profit organization "Up Until Now Collective." She is joined by interpreter Brandon Kazen-Maddox.

Catch “Bros” costar and coproducer, comedian Guy Burnam! He’s on today’s show discussing the making of the movie, Queer and trans joy, and his career as a writer and comedian. Tune in to WNYC today at 3PM ET!

Patina Miller on The Takeaway

Did you catch the new episode of Raising Kanan on STARZ? Tony Award-winning Broadway actress Patina Miller, who plays Raquel Thomas on the show, joined #TheTakeaway to discuss her broadway run as The Witch in "Into the Woods" on Broadway. You can get tickets on Broadway.com. Check it out the full interview on our feed 👉 https://bit.ly/3e3qKQj

Frida, The Musical

Frida Kahlo's signature flower crown, bold unibrow, and brightly colored dress have become cultural shorthand for third wave feminism. Her life, at times turbulent and painful, has been depicted dramatically in movies and on television. Now, a new Broadway musical about her life, currently in development and planned to debut in 2024, aims to show a different side of the Mexican artist. The show is based on the book "Intimate Frida," written by her niece Isolda P. Kahlo, as well as personal conversations with her family in Mexico. Today, The Takeaway spoke with the musical composer of the upcoming show, Jaime Lozano. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3f6kXcP

Nelufar Hedayat, host of Kabul Falling, on The Takeaway

A year ago, Afghanistan fell under Taliban control after U.S. forces withdrew. Democracy failed after two decades of war in Afghanistan. As the entire world watched, Afghans raced to escape the country, risking their safety and lives. Amnesty International reports that since the withdrawal, the lives of Afghan women and girls are being destroyed by the Taliban’s “egregious” human rights violations. The report details the ways that women’s and girls’ rights to education, free movement, and work have all been violated. In the podcast “Kabul Falling,” British Afghan Journalist Nelufar Hedayat tells the story of the Afghans who lived through it; some escaped, some who were left behind. Check it out at www.Kabulfalling.com She joined The Takeaway to mark 1 year since the country fell under Taliban control. https://bit.ly/3dxfJWB

Mankapprr Conteh on Beyonce's "Renaissance"

In a recent Rolling Stone article about 70 of Beyoncé’s greatest hits, music journalist Mankaprr Conteh describes Beyoncé as the “world’s greatest living entertainer,” and in her unique album "RENAISSANCE", the innovative sound of Ms. Beyoncé's Giselle Knowles-Carter continues to show her capacity and range as a musical artist. We speak with Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh about her top 3 songs from the album: https://bit.ly/3vyjCRz

Billy Porter on The Takeaway

The iconic actor, writer, and singer Billy Porter makes his directorial debut with the new film called, “Anything’s Possible.” The movie is a sweet, queer rom-com that Porter has described as being in the mold of a John Hughes classic, but with a much more representational cast. We speak with Billy Porter about the film, his career, and living his truth: https://bit.ly/3PDSxV8

This past Sunday, the event Operation Save Abortion tackled the question: what can one person do after the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision took away the constitutional right to abortion? The Takeaway attended the day of learning, action and fundraising and spoke with five panelists about the next steps they’re advocating for in the fight for access to abortion. Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead , the founder and chief creative office of Abortion Access Front, which helped to put the event together, joined to discuss Operation Save Abortion and she's got a message for the Democrats. #saveabortion #abortionaccess #democrats