Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

Disappointment with Democrats as Spending Bill Passes

Friday, February 09, 2018

Yesterday, Congress passed a spending bill to avoid another government shutdown. But many feel there was one glaring issue left out of the deal: Immigration.

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Cybercrime is Skyrocketing, and Law Enforcement Can't Keep Up

Thursday, February 08, 2018

As traditional crimes reach historic lows, cybercrimes are on the rise and often go unreported. Now, police are struggling to fight these new types of crimes.

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EPA Cleanup Leaves Questions About Superfund Program

Thursday, February 08, 2018

As the EPA gets ready to clean up a radioactive site along the Missouri River, there are questions about Scott Pruitt's long term vision for the federal superfund program.

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Dark Crossings: Life and Death Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

Thursday, February 08, 2018

Though the number of apprehensions are down, new figures suggest that the U.S.-Mexico border is more dangerous than ever.

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Dark Crossings: Life and Death Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

Thursday, February 08, 2018

Though the number of apprehensions are down, new figures suggest that the U.S.-Mexico border is more dangerous than ever.

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Face Tight Deadline to Redraw Congressional Map

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

After a Supreme Court decision, Pennsylvania lawmakers have just days to agree to a new map of congressional districts.

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Federal Trial Unravels Years of Police Corruption in Baltimore

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Baltimore's federal corruption trial has revealed alarming trends of systematic police corruption. Closing arguments are set to be heard today.

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House Passes Sexual Harassment Overhaul

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

In the wake of several high-profile resignations over sexual misconduct allegations, this week, the House passed new measures intended to deter workplace harassment. 

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Israeli Government Cracks Down on African Asylum Seekers

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

In April, Israel plans to start deporting tens of thousands of African migrants, mostly from Eritrea and Sudan, if they do not meet a deadline to leave the country.

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Amtrak Sees Four Deadly Crashes in Two Months

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Amtrak has had a number of fatal accidents over the past few months, raising questions about passenger safety, priorities and investment in infrastructure.

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The Science of Happiness in Life's Everyday Joys

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Dacher Keltner, host of PRI's "The Science of Happiness," talks about how the "Three Good Things" practice can foster a deeper appreciation of life's everyday joys.

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Federal Trial Unravels Years of Police Corruption in Baltimore

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Baltimore's federal corruption trial has revealed alarming trends of systematic police corruption. Closing arguments are set to begin today.

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Immigration Restrictions Raise Concerns in the Elder Care Industry

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

Restrictions on immigration under the Trump administration are creating concerns about the future of the labor pool for nursing homes, home care agencies, and assisted living facilities.

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Girl Scouts Fight to Change Name of Savannah Bridge

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

Girl Scouts in Georgia are hoping to rename the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge for Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Talmadge was a segregationist governor of Georgia.

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Overhauling Puerto Rico's Education System

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló talks about his plan to focus on charter schools as part of an effort to overhaul the island's public education system.

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Recent Deaths Highlight Shift in Pakistani Migration to Europe

Monday, February 05, 2018

A migrant boat that capsized last week points to a broader trend of Pakistanis migrating to Europe. 

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After the Memo, Where Does the FBI Stand?

Monday, February 05, 2018

As tensions between the FBI and members of the GOP continue to rise, The Takeaway takes a historical look into the relationship between Congress and the federal agency.  

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House Republicans Release Controversial Memo

Friday, February 02, 2018

After getting the go-ahead from President Trump, House Republicans made the GOP memo public on Friday. 

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Football Films to Catch or Drop This Super Bowl Weekend

Friday, February 02, 2018

Ahead of this Super Bowl weekend, a look at some of the best (or worst?) football movies ever made.

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Why Canada Is Telling Immigrants Not to Come North

Friday, February 02, 2018

As the U.S. escalates an anti-immigration agenda, Canada is taking steps to tell immigrants in the U.S. that they might not be welcome in the country. 

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