Kai Wright

Every Friday, The Takeaway looks back at the week's big stories with a few people who have been paying very, very close attention.

The Supreme Court’s scrutiny of President Obama’s signature piece of legislation, anger over the perceived lack of justice in the Trayvon Martin case and the controversial film "Bully."

The NYPD has been monitoring Muslims. Affirmative Action is under attack. A Koran burned in Afghanistan sparks protests. The GOP primary race roles on. Rick Santorum believes in Satan.

In an article in The Nation, editorial director of Colorlines, Kai Wright argues that poverty in The Bronx reslts from policy, not personal choice. 

President Obama tours the Midwest. Texas Governor Rick Perry, begins fundraising for his campaign. A Congressional 'super committee' will begin work on a debt-reduction strategy.

Public sector lay-offs have disproportionately affected the black middle class. What is the solution?

Charlie Herman, business & economics editor for The Takeaway and WNYC, and Kai Wright, editorial director for ColorLines, give their analysis on the major stories of the week.

Forty-five percent of Republicans still believe Barack Obama wasn't born in the United States. How will this issue play out for potential Republican candidates?

Kai Wright, editor of Colorlines, and Charlie Herman, economics editor for The Takeaway and WNYC, bring us the agenda for the week.

What's next in this battle for union rights in Wisconsin and the budget in Washington.

The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission will release the results of its investigations on the origins of the financial crisis in its final report Thursday. 

Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing" came out 20 years ago. Kai Wright, senior writer for The Root, and Dayo Olopade, political reporter for The Root, talk about the impact of the movie.

Kai Wright and Dayo Olopade of The Root talk about the impact and legacy of Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing," on the film's 20th anniversary.

Brooklyn-based writer and author Kai Wright talks about the lives of three gay teenagers living in East New York. 

Chris Mitchell talks about his New York Magazine story, "Post-Crime" and Kai Wright talks about the neighborhoods where the crime rate is and isn't likely to be falling.