Dana Roberson appears in the following:
Right-Wing Populists Scores Victory in Austrian Election
Monday, October 16, 2017
Voters in Austria headed to the polls Sunday to vote for a new leader ,and in the end a populist candidate was the victor.
Pussy Riot Co-Founder Reminds the World: Protest Can Happen Anywhere
Monday, October 16, 2017
Masha Alyokhina of the Russian punk protest band Pussy Riot risked everything to stand up to the Russian government. She discusses her new work and political activism here.
Somalia in the Grips of an Insurgency After Deadly Attack
Monday, October 16, 2017
Over the weekend, massive truck bombs were set off in a populated area of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. More than 300 people died as a result of the attack.
California Fire Victims Navigate Web of Insurance Woes
Monday, October 16, 2017
California requires that home insurance policies include fire protection, but homeowners are increasingly being pushed toward specialty policies, which can leave gaps in coverage.
Harvey Weinstein: Women in Hollywood Speak Out
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has become the latest figurehead in a multi entertainment empire to be embroiled in sexual harassment allegations.
Trump Vs. Corker: What the Feud Tells Us About the State of the GOP
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
GOP Senator Bob Corker says President Trump is pushing the globe towards World War III, and that the GOP is enabling behavior that could potentially be dangerous for the country.
The Red Famine: Stalin's Deadly Secret Revealed in New Book
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
A new book uncovers the long-hidden secret behind millions of Ukrainian deaths that were created by policies enforced by Communist Leader Joseph Stalin.
A Journalist Reflects on His Time in Puerto Rico
Friday, October 06, 2017
Reporter David Begnaud has been reporting from Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. He sits down today with The Takeaway to discuss what's next for the island.
Catalonia Voted for Independence: Now What?
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Unrest continues to simmer in Catalonia following Sunday’s independence referendum. Thousands of people are protesting police violence during the vote.
In Cuba, U.S. Embassy Downsized After Mysterious Attacks
Tuesday, October 03, 2017
Embassy workers and their families have suffered traumatic brain injuries, dizziness, and hearing loss. The victims may have been the targets of some sort of sonic attack.
After Las Vegas: Calls for Reform Amid Mounting Grief and Trauma
Tuesday, October 03, 2017
In the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in modern history, which killed more than 50 and injured hundreds, The Takeaway speaks with local Nevada officials.
Nearly Two Weeks In, Puerto Rico Struggles to Recover After Maria
Monday, October 02, 2017
Some 13 days after Hurricane Maria, residents in Puerto Rico are still dealing with widespread power outages, and long lines for food, water, and gasoline.
Connecting Disaster Survivors With Radio Waves
Friday, September 29, 2017
The National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) is sending a group of volunteer ham radio operators to Puerto Rico to connect disaster survivors with family members.
How the Bankruptcy System Fails Black Americans
Thursday, September 28, 2017
A new investigation by ProPublica looks at how black Americans in the south have been lured into predatory bankruptcy practices.
For Some, Patriotism Is Just a Symptom of White Privilege
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
From the debate over Confederate monuments to NFL kneeling protests, some black Americans feel that patriotism is something only white people get to enjoy.
How Special Ops Became Central to the War On Terror
Monday, September 25, 2017
As President Trump steps up the use of special operations forces, Retro Report explores how two historic military missions helped set the stage.
Athletes Take a Knee, From the Football Field to the Baseball Diamond
Monday, September 25, 2017
#TakeAKnee was trending Sunday as athletes, coaches, team owners and even a National Anthem singer responded in protest to comments made by President Donald Trump.
Police Shooting of Deaf Man Raises Questions
Friday, September 22, 2017
“He can’t hear!” neighbors shouted on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as police officers approached a deaf man who was holding a metal pipe as he stood outside his home.
Puerto Rico Reels from Hurricane Maria
Thursday, September 21, 2017
The last time the U.S. territory endured a storm this strong was in 1928.
Protests in St. Louis Intensify
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Demonstrators turned out for the fourth day in a row in St. Louis, Missouri yesterday to rally against the acquittal of former police officer Jason Stockley.
