T.J. Raphael appears in the following:
Rest Easy, America. Coffee is Good for You.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
A new study from the nation's top panel on nutrition has found that coffee is good for you—and you should be drinking more of it.
An Interactive Guide to Net Neutrality
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Want to know more about net neutrality? Check out this interactive timeline.
The Conspiracy Theories Behind the Malaysian Flight 370 Disappearance
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Science journalist Jeff Wise joined the cadre of "experts" paid to have some ideas about what happened to the flight when he became an "aviation analyst" for CNN.
The Blurred Lines Between Theft and Artistic Inspiration
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
A trial is underway to determine if the song "Blurred Lines" is actually a rip-off of Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give it Up." But there's a long history of "borrowing" in the music industry.
How Kansas City Became an Internet Powerhouse
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
In 2011, Google announced that Kansas City, Missouri would become a test site for Google Fiber, which offers a connection that's up to 100 times faster than today's basic broadband.
How the King of Kombucha Built a Beverage Empire
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Before GT Dave got into the business of selling kombucha as a teenager, there was no such thing as commercial kombucha.
Web Utopias & Dial Up Dead Zones: The Fight for Net Neutrality
Monday, February 23, 2015
Should all internet traffic be treated equally? That's the question before the Federal Communications Commission this week.
At the Heart of ISIS, a Battle Over Islam
Monday, February 23, 2015
A new article in The Atlantic argues that the U.S. can't effectively fight ISIS unless we understand the group's adherence to Islam, but critics say ISIS fighters aren't true Muslims.
A Slow-Moving Natural Disaster Overcomes Boston
Monday, February 23, 2015
Boston has been hit with more than seven feet of snow. It's not an earthquake, but some are arguing that this is a slow-moving natural disaster devastating the city.
An Identity Shaped by The 'War on Terror'
Monday, February 23, 2015
In his latest book, author Mohsin Hamid reflects on how his identity as a Pakistani has been changed in the years since 9/11 by the ongoing “War on Terror” forged by the west.
How Much Does It Cost To Buy A Climate Scientist?
Monday, February 23, 2015
Dr. Wei Hock "Willie" Soon is a prominent climate researcher who argues that climate change is not the result of human actions. But all of his money comes from the energy industry.
College Campuses: A 'Hunting Ground' for Rapists
Monday, February 23, 2015
The new film "The Hunting Ground" looks at the rape epidemic on college campuses, and how colleges contribute to the issue by deliberately erasing the truth.
The Weekender: How The Takeaway is Made
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Have you ever wondered how The Takeaway is made? Now's your chance to find out.
CDC Director on America's Battle Against Deadly 'Superbugs'
Friday, February 20, 2015
Drug-resistant bacteria kills at least 23,000 patients in the U.S. each year. The director of the CDC discusses the Obama Administration's measure to combat this growing problem.
Half a Million Walmart Workers Finally Get a Raise
Friday, February 20, 2015
America's biggest private employer announced this week that nearly half its workforce is getting a raise. Walmart's wage increases tell us a lot about the health of the economy.
Five Things You Had to See Online This Week
Friday, February 20, 2015
Every Friday, Sean Rameswaram, a producer with Studio 360 and host of the podcast Sideshow, rounds up the week in internet phenomena.
The 2015 Oscars: Who Will Win & Who Should Win
Friday, February 20, 2015
All this week, in the lead up to the Oscars, we've been looking at the films nominated for Best Picture. Today, we talk predictions with our Movie Date Podcast team.
One Nation, Under ISIS?
Thursday, February 19, 2015
The self-proclaimed Islamic State wants to re-establish the Caliphate across the Middle East and into Turkey and Spain. We explore what a nation under ISIS would look like.
Lunar New Year: Fighting to Keep Tradition Alive
Thursday, February 19, 2015
For a younger generation of Asian-Americans growing up in the United States, celebrating the Lunar New Year has become an afterthought.
An Unlikely Slice of Americana Joins Chinese Lunar New Year Feasts
Thursday, February 19, 2015
As millions around the globe celebrate Asian Lunar New Year, this year, China is adding an unlikely slice of Americana to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner.