Lizzie O'Leary

Washington DC based Reporter at Bloomberg News

Lizzie O'Leary appears in the following:

New Data Indicates Homelessness Declined in Washington, D.C., But Long-term Issues Persist

Friday, May 07, 2021

According to recent data, Washington, D.C.'s unhoused population fell by around 20 percent last year. But there were also increases in individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. 

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Comedian Joel Kim Booster Wants to Take His Stand-Up Indoors Again

Thursday, May 06, 2021

Joel Kim Booster joins The Takeaway to discuss the mixture of emotions he feels about returning to live stand-up at this point in the pandemic.

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The U.S. is Seeing More Cancer Diagnoses in 2021

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

Due to the pandemic, people were not able to receive preventative care for cancer.

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Melissa Villaseñor is Ready to Take Her Comedy Back on the Road

Monday, May 03, 2021

Saturday Night Live cast member and stand-up comedian Melissa Villaseñor joins The Takeaway to discuss getting back on the road and performing in comedy clubs this spring and summer.

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How Big Tech is Thriving During COVID-19

Thursday, April 30, 2020

While most financial sectors have been devastated by COVID-19, big tech companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft are weathering the storm pretty well.

Grief is Everywhere in the Age of COVID-19

Thursday, April 30, 2020

People often think about grief in response to the death of someone, but it can happen with any kind of loss. 

Ohio Voters Head to the Mailbox Instead of Ballot Box

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

In the first election of its kind, almost everyone in the state was required to vote-by-mail.

The Challenges of Parenting During a Pandemic

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Parents are feeling a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety from having to manage working from home while also homeschooling and entertaining their children.

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What COVID-19 Looks Like in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

While COVID-19 has been kept relatively under control in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move severe outbreak could threaten an already strained medical system.

Puerto Rico Still Lagging Behind on Coronavirus Testing

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Puerto Rico currently has the lowest per capita testing rate, compared with any U.S. state.

How Language Experts Are Helping the Public Make Sense of COVID-19

Monday, April 27, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic adds new terms into our everyday vocabularies, online dictionaries have become a reliable source for people hoping to better understand the jargon.

How Universities Across the United States Profited from Indigenous Land

Monday, April 27, 2020

A recent investigation from High Country News reveals how indigenous land was turned into seed money for many U.S. colleges.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Urges Caution Amid Utah Governor's Plans to Reopen Economy

Monday, April 27, 2020

Utah Governor Gary Herbert plans to slowly reopen his state in early May. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joins The Takeaway to respond to the governor's approach.

For Black Men, Complying with Face Mask Guidelines Comes with Racial Profiling Risks

Monday, April 27, 2020

The CDC is urging all Americans to wear face masks when leaving the house. But that’s proved to be a difficult and sometimes dangerous choice for black men in particular.

Joking from a Distance: Samantha Bee and 'Full Frontal' Writer Kristen Bartlett on Making a Late Night Show from Home

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Takeaway speaks with Samantha Bee and Kristen Bartlett about how they're putting together a new show every week.

What Happens to Health Care Workers Who Speak Out?

Thursday, April 23, 2020

In the U.S., some hospitals are disciplining health care workers who speak publicly about their concerns.

Environmental Justice in the Age of COVID-19

Thursday, April 23, 2020

For years, black people in the U.S. have been dealing with environmental justice issues. 

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Addresses Racial Disparities in her City's COVID-19 Outbreak

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins The Takeaway to discuss racial disparities in her city's coronavirus cases and how her government is responding.

The Paycheck Protection Program is Failing to Help Many Small Businesses

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The program ran out of the money last Thursday and stopped taking loan applications from small business owners.

Ten Years After Deepwater Explosion, the U.S. Isn't Equipped to Handle Another Disaster of its Magnitude

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

On April 20th, 2010, a drilling rig exploded off the coast of Louisiana and spilled millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.