Patrik Henry Bass

Though Barack Obama’s ascent to the presidency is a monumental step in America, it doesn’t mean there isn't more work to be done to address the long legacy of racism and discriminatio...

As the nation prepares for the inauguration, the excited attendees are already streaming onto the National Mall. The Takeaway's Andrea Bernstein is there to report on the mood of thos...

Barack Obama's face is selling books and magazines, but can he save the publishing industry?

In an historic night, Democrat Barack Obama won the 2008 race for the presidency. Essence editor Patrik Henry Bass reflects from New York City, and WBEZ Chicago Public Radio's Ben Cal...

In the last few days before the election, House and Senate Republicans, have been pushing hard to help incumbents facing tough re-election races keep their seats in Congress. The Sen...

Record numbers of Americans voted early this year. Michael McDonald, a voting expert and professor at George Mason University, analyzes what we know about those early votes, and what they say about what will happen tomorrow.

Tomorrow, for the first time in history, American will put either an African-American man in the White House or elect a woman as vice president. Today, we take a look at several Afri...

As the United States gets ready for a history-making and record-breaking election, people across the nation are preparing for their election night parties. The Takeaway checks in with...

Maine and Vermont are the only two states in the country that allow convicted felons to vote while in prison. But in Maine, prisons are one of the only places that the campaigns can'...

For those of you looking for hope in times of economic woe, look no further than the man who brought you Oliver Twist. University of Oxford English professor Robert Douglas-Fairhurst...

Web-only extra! Full audio of Andrea interviewing Bob the Roofer and his friend John.