Ellen Frankman appears in the following:
Facing Floods with Music in Louisiana
Friday, August 19, 2016
Just as music defines Louisiana in its times of celebration, so too does it during its hardship.
The Death of Gawker.com and The Boundaries of Free Speech and Privacy
Friday, August 19, 2016
Just days after Univision announced that it would be acquiring Gawker Media, the news came that Gawker.com will cease to exist beginning next week after 14 years of operation.
Milwaukee: America's Most Segregated City
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Two Milwaukee residents reflect on the longstanding sources of division within the city, and a recent visit from Donald Trump.
How State Neglect Led to Louisiana's Flooding Emergency
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
In Louisiana, devastating floods are forcing thousands into shelters, and leaving even more businesses and homes without power. The state's infrastructure and eroding coast is to blame.
45 Years Ago Nixon Suspended the Gold Standard; Now Trump Wants it Back
Monday, August 15, 2016
45 years ago today, Nixon's executive order to (among other reforms) suspend the gold standard came to be known at the Nixon Shock. Now, Trump wants to bring it back.
With the Middle East in Mayhem, An Iraq War Vet Says We Made a Mistake
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Captain Asha Castleberry is not alone in her belief — more than half of all U.S. service members that served in Iraq regret America's intervention.
As Coal Country Struggles, Miners Find New Hope in Coding
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Coal miners in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania are getting high-tech training for the changing job market.
From Reggae to Ska and Dub, Studio One Brought Jamaica to The World
Friday, August 05, 2016
Explore the influence, history, and legacy of Studio One, which recorded the likes of Bob Marley and The Wailers, Lee Scratch Perry, Burning Spear, Toots and The Maytals, and more.
A Coup? Examining Roger Ailes & The Fox News Power Shift
Thursday, July 21, 2016
21st Century Fox announced Thursday that Roger Ailes resigned his position as chairman of Fox News due to allegations of sexual harassment. Some say this scandal goes beyond harassment.
French Around the World Mourn After Nice Attack
Monday, July 18, 2016
Jack McCord, executive director of Alliance Française de Chicago, the Windy City's French cultural learning center, was out celebrating Bastille Day when the attack began in Nice.
Millennial Radio Station Tackles Violence By and Against Police
Friday, July 15, 2016
Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio is an outlet for the many New Yorkers who are struggling with how to respond to the violence and division across America today.
Gun Culture Lets Self-Harm Fester in the Quiet Darkness of American Homes
Thursday, July 14, 2016
More than 33,000 people are fatally shot in the U.S. each year, and about two-thirds of gun-related deaths come in the form of suicide. But one state is tackling this issue head on.
How PTSD Impacts Policing in America
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
The impact of stress and trauma on police officers is often understudied, and most officers receive only an hour or two of training on how to deal with such stress.
Mike Pence: Trump's Number Two?
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
It’s expected that Donald Trump will announce his pick for vice president early this week, and Indiana Governor Mike Pence appears to be the front runner for the job.
Anna Deavere Smith: We Must Come Together in This National Moment of Pain
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Actress, Playwright, and NYU Professor Anna Deavere Smith discusses how we can find solutions to the problems of racism and police brutality in America.
Dallas Shooting and the Intersection of Police and Guns
Friday, July 08, 2016
Five Dallas police officers were killed and seven others were wounded at what was otherwise a peaceful rally. How do you police in a country awash in guns?
What Data Can Tell Us About Police Shootings
Thursday, July 07, 2016
The Washington Post has tracked every fatal police shooting since January 1, 2015. What do those numbers reveal?
Understanding the Ballot Initiative, Our Most Direct Democracy
Thursday, July 07, 2016
This November, voters across the country will decide on ballot measures on everything from legalizing marijuana to repealing the death penalty.
The History of the Everyday
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
Historian Greg Jenner explores the quirky and surprising stories of human history in "A Million Years In A Day: A Curious History Of Everyday Life From The Stone Age To The Phone Age."
When Television Cancellations Get You Down
Friday, July 01, 2016
Often a spring ritual, television cancellations come fast and furious whether or not the fans love the show or the critics hate it.