Amber Hall is the senior producer for The Takeaway. In third grade, Amber anchored the nightly news from behind a makeshift desk in her parents’ bedroom. Yes, she was the star talent, but also the producer, editor, prop master, grip, and cameraperson. And that’s when Amber realized she wanted to be a producer.
After majoring in theater at SUNY New Paltz, Amber landed at public televisions’ In The Life, an LGBT newsmagazine. She was awarded the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association's Award for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Coverage for a segment she produced about HIV laws. Then Amber found her calling in radio.
As the executive producer and co-creator of SiriusXM’s progressive morning staple, The Agenda, Amber took the show on the campaign trail and blazed the dial for progressive politics on satellite radio.
She lives in Brooklyn with her wife and two cats.
To pitch Amber a story, you can reach her via e-mail.
Amber Hall appears in the following:
A Look at What Happened to Capitol Hill Bomb Threat Suspect
Friday, August 20, 2021
A man claiming to have bomb near the U.S. Capitol on Thursday is in custody after a standoff with Capitol Police.
In the Wake of Haiti's Quake
Monday, August 16, 2021
Haiti sustained a devastating 7.2 earthquake this weekend, leaving death, injury, and massive infrastructure damage in its wake.
Illinois Leads the Country in Banning Interrogators Lying to Minors
Thursday, August 12, 2021
In July, Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to ban police from lying and using deception tactics in interrogations with minors.
Governor Whitman on New York's Incoming Governor
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation on Tuesday means Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will serve as the next Governor of New York.
Gender Gap in Higher Education Has Grown Since Onset of the Pandemic
Monday, August 09, 2021
The pandemic has exacerbated a years-long gender gap in college enrollment. This gap is particularly pervasive for Native, Black and Latino men.
An Inside Look at Anti-Union Meetings
Thursday, August 05, 2021
New reporting from "The American Prospect" tells the inside story of anti-union action in a plant-based meat company known as No Evil Foods.
Catholic News Organization Outs Priest, Raising Concerns About Data Privacy
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
The publication reportedly used location data collected and sold by an app to reverse identify the priest.
Democratic Strategy Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections
Friday, July 23, 2021
Six months into Biden’s presidency, The Takeaway looks at the administration's strategy ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
Questions Continue Two Weeks After Assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse
Monday, July 19, 2021
Following the assassination, there are still many questions about what happened, who was involved, and who will take power in Haiti.
Texas House Democrats Flee the State
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Plus, under pressure from activists and civil rights leaders, President Joe Biden has called for a “new coalition” to defend voting rights.
Guest Host Melissa Harris-Perry Reflects on the ‘Cursing Cheerleader’ Case
Thursday, June 24, 2021
On Wednesday, Supreme Court ruled on behalf of a teenager who posted a vulgar Snapchat after failing to make the varsity cheerleading squad.
Do African Americans Have Second Amendment Rights?
Monday, June 21, 2021
In her new book, Professor Carol Anderson argues that the right to self-defense is not applied equally to African Americans.
California Attorney General Has an Aggressive Reform Agenda
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Rob Bonta is the first Filipino American to serve as Attorney General of California.
A Westminster Dog Show Wrap Up
Monday, June 14, 2021
On Sunday night, a Pekingese named Wasabi was crowned Best in Show at the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Senator Joe Manchin's Moderate Grip on Washington
Friday, June 11, 2021
Plus, the Democratic Party in West Virginia is experiencing a transformation as it attempts to catch up with the times.
Texas Democrats Walk Out of Legislative Session to Protest Restrictive Voting Legislation
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Texas Democrats have referred to the bill as "anti-voter legislation" and are demanding federal legislation to shore up elections nationwide.
Biden's Child Care Tax Credit: What It Does and Who It Leaves Out
Friday, May 28, 2021
The American Rescue Plan that President Joe Biden signed into law in March sought to remedy the lack of a strong child care infrastructure by expanding the child tax credit.
Many Wildfire Survivors in California are Still Waiting for Compensation
Monday, May 24, 2021
Reporting from KQED found that the majority of the nearly 70,000 fire victims that were part of a December 2019 settlement with PG&E have not been compensated.
What You Need to Know About Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
Thousands of children, some as young as six months are currently enrolled in vaccine trials. We discuss the latest on these trials and when to expect results.
Biden Administration Proposes $1.8 trillion Plan for Childcare, Family Leave and Tuition-Free Community College
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The White House has proposed a $1.8 trillion plan to fund paid family and medical leave, childcare, tuition-free community college, and a variety of other programs.
