Matt Katz

Reporter, WNYC News

Matt Katz appears in the following:

Chris Christie Joins The New York Mets

Friday, March 19, 2021

The former New Jersey governor and one-time presidential candidate is the newest member of the Amazins.

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Potential Changes At NJ’s Cannabis Commission May Pose New Stumbling Block To Legalization

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The commission in charge of ushering in the new legal marijuana industry has yet to be officially created, possibly delaying when recreational cannabis can legally be sold in the state.

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How We Produce The Takeaway in a Pandemic

Friday, March 12, 2021

One year ago, the pandemic dramatically changed how we put together The Takeaway every day. Our crew shares how we managed to adapt.  

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Joking from a Distance: Roy Wood Jr. Reflects On A Year Without In-Person Comedy

Friday, March 12, 2021

Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. discusses one year of doing comedy during a pandemic, and telling jokes in a post-Trump era. 

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What "It's a Sin" Means for LGBTQ Representation in Film and TV

Thursday, March 11, 2021

The Takeaway looks at how "It's a Sin" fits into the history of LGBTQ representation in film and television and where there’s still room for improvement in the entertainment industry. 

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Stimulus Package Offers Long-Awaited Aid to Black Farmers

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Roughly $5 billion in the Congressional relief legislation is earmarked specifically for farmers who have been historically disadvantaged due to racial or ethnic prejudice. 

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Across the U.S., Some States Loosening Pandemic-Related Restrictions

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new guidelines for fully vaccinated people in the U.S.

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How Families Will Benefit from the Latest Stimulus Package

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Unlike previous stimulus packages, around 54% of the aid is allocated for individuals and families. 

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Georgia Lawmakers Are Putting Forward Voting Rights Legislation to Restrict More Votes

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

 Georgia lawmakers are putting forward voting rights legislation that would restrict the vote for Black and other minority voters in the state. 

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Biden Administration Deporting Haitians to a Country in Turmoil

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

More than 900 Haitians were deported in the first part of February alone, and at least 70 have been deported already this week. 

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During the 1970s, Social Workers Began Placing LGBTQ Youth with Queer Foster Families

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

As members of the gay and lesbian community faced discrimination at the hands of state, foster agencies were reaching out to queer activists for assistance with foster placements.

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Breaking Down the Biden Administration's Immigration Policies

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Despite pledging a different approach to immigration, the Biden administration has continued to use a Trump-era policy to expel undocumented immigrants since taking office.  

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Meghan and Harry Open Up in First Interview Since Leaving the Royal Family

Monday, March 08, 2021

In a bombshell interview, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry alleged that there were royal conversations about how dark their child’s skin would be and mental health struggles. 

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Minneapolis Prepares for Trial of Derek Chauvin

Monday, March 08, 2021

The jury selection begins today in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd last May.  

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The State of Police Reform in the U.S.

Monday, March 08, 2021

The murder of George Floyd didn’t just spur calls for police reform in Minneapolis, but in cities and states across America. 

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Major League Baseball Faces Challenges On and Off the Field in 2021 Season

Monday, March 08, 2021

Heading into the 2021 regular season, Major League Baseball is contending with COVID-19 related changes as well as sexual harassment allegations against multiple coaches.  

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Mounting Controversy Over NJ's Marijuana Regulatory Committee

Friday, March 05, 2021

The new commission in charge of figuring out the future of legalized weed in New Jersey is under criticism from some of the same advocates who backed the push for reform. 

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Now That NJ Legalized Weed, State's Top Cop Tells Prosecutors to Drop Low-Level Charges

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

New Jersey's Attorney General issued new law enforcement guidelines one day after Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation legalizing marijuana in the state.

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NJ's Long and Winding Road to Marijuana Legalization

Monday, February 22, 2021

Gov. Murphy finally signed multiple pieces of legislation that officially legalize marijuana in the Garden State.

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Still No Legal Weed in N.J., But Bill On Remaining Sticking Point Advances

Friday, February 19, 2021

The Senate is set to vote on the latest attempt at a cleanup bill to address penalties for underage users on Monday.

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