Dana Roberson

Takeaway Producer

Dana Roberson appears in the following:

Trump Administration Paves Way for Road Through Alaskan Wildlife Refuge

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Locals have fought for the road for decades, saying it's the only safe way to access the closest airport. Environmentalists say the proposed route would disrupt the natural environment.

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Moral Ambiguity in the Age of Trump

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

An adult film actress now claims she slept with President Trump back in 2011. But a large part of his base — white Evangelicals — are more likely to accept immorality today.

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Advocates Worry About New HHS Division for Religious Objections

Friday, January 19, 2018

The new Conscience and Religious Freedom division will now be tasked with handling complaints from healthcare workers who object to procedures due to religious or moral reasons. 

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Amid Ethnic Cleansing, Rohingya Refugees Forced to Return to Myanmar

Thursday, January 18, 2018

The first group of Rohingya refeugees are set to be sent back to Myanmar next week, as part of an agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar governments.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Courts a New Generation of Listeners

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

The South African group has been around since 1960. Here, they discuss their music, and what it feels like to be nominated for a Grammy again.

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Missouri Governor Under Fire for Alleged Blackmail

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

In recent weeks, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has come under scrutiny for an extramarital affair, and now allegations of blackmail and abuse have surfaced.

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The Long Evolution of Black Comics

Monday, January 15, 2018

Comics and comic books have long been a vessel to address social issues. 

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White House Paves the Way for Medicaid Work Requirements

Friday, January 12, 2018

Advocates for the move say it will help push people out of poverty. Critics argue that it will take away a safety net that many working and non-working poor rely on for healthcare.

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Hospitals Scramble Amid IV Bag Shortage

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Hurricane Maria dealt a devastating blow to the daily supply of intravenous fluid bags, which are manufactured in Puerto Rico and stockpiled in hospitals across America.

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Who's In Charge In Kansas?

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Gov. Sam Brownback announced in July he was leaving office to take a post in the Trump Administration. Six months later, he hasn't stepped down, which is sowing confusion in the state.

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Preliminary Hearings Begin in Flint Criminal Case

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

A Michigan judge has begun preliminary exam hearings for four state environmental regulators who are accused of crimes related to the Flint water crisis.

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Olympics Bring a Shifting Tone on The Korean Peninsula

Monday, January 08, 2018

For the first time in two years, the two governments that occupy the Korean peninsula will hold high-level talks in advance of February’s Olympic games in the South.

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The Oceans Are Suffocating

Monday, January 08, 2018

The oceans need oxygen to maintain a healthy ecosystem. But as the planet warms, dead zones are springing up and creating areas where marine life cannot survive.

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2017: The Year in Media

Thursday, December 28, 2017

2017 saw repeated attacks on the media, some groundbreaking work, reporting failures and a new level of insecurity for many journalists operating around the world.

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Trump Administration Takes Credit for $285 Million U.N. Budget Cut

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

On Sunday, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced a reduced U.N. budget for the coming year that she says will take aim at the UN's "bloated management." 

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Investigation Maps Process of Homeless Relocation Programs

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

For decades in the U.S., cities have provided homeless people free transportation to relocate, but little to no research has been conducted on the consequences of these programs. 

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Life After Prison: Settling In

Friday, December 22, 2017

After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition.

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What Life Looks Like Nine Months After Prison

Thursday, December 21, 2017

After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition.

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The CDC Is Now 'Forbidden' From Using These Seven Words

Monday, December 18, 2017

Policy analysts at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) were given a list of seven “forbidden” words to avoid when presenting their budget proposals.

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Boston's Famed Spotlight Team Digs Into Race and Power in Bean Town

Friday, December 15, 2017

The Boston Globe’s investigative Spotlight unit is detailing the city's struggle with racism in a new series. 

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