Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

Talking to 100 Rapists

Friday, December 15, 2017

Researcher Madhumita Pandey interviewed 100 convicted rapists in New Delhi, to understand why rape is still so pervasive in India.

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Five Years After Sandy Hook, The National Tragedy Still Stings

Thursday, December 14, 2017

It's been five years since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We look back and explore how that day became burned into our consciousness, and we remember the 26 victims. 

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What The End of Net Neutrality Would Really Look Like

Thursday, December 14, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to roll back net neutrality regulations today. Here's what that could practically mean for your everyday life. 

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Climate Science 'Brain Drain' Speeds Up in Trump Era

Thursday, December 14, 2017

There’s been a steady lack of funding for climate science over several presidential administrations, and it’s getting worse under President Trump. 

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Five Years After Sandy Hook, The National Tragedy Still Stings

Thursday, December 14, 2017

It's been five years since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We look back and explore how that day became burned into our consciousness, and we remember the 26 victims. 

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Trump Administration Sees Dollar Signs in America's Wilderness

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

While some of President Trump's executive agencies have been plagued by listless management, the Department of the Interior employs veteran bureaucrats to reshape domestic policy.

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Bon Jovi, Nina Simone Lead Class of 2018 for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2018 today, including music legends Bon Jovi, Nina Simone, and The Moody Blues, among others. 

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Black Voters Deliver a Surprise Upset in Alabama Senate Race

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

After a heated and very close special election in Alabama, Democratic candidate Doug Jones will be the state's next U.S. senator after he beat Roy Moore in a special election on Tuesday.

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In Surprise Upset, Alabama Picks a Democrat

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

After a heated and very close special election in Alabama, Democratic candidate Doug Jones will be the state's next U.S. senator after he beat Roy Moore in a special election on Tuesday.

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FCC Commissioner: Internet Access Shouldn't Be a Partisan Issue

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will be voting on the future of net neutrality this week. She discusses what's at stake, and how it will impact the lives of all Americans.

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San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Dead at 65

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Lee was the city’s first Asian American mayor, and a former civil rights attorney known for his progressive immigration policies and support for a higher minimum wage.

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Zimbabwe Has A New Leader. What Does it Mean for Democracy?

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

What can the U.S. do to encourage Zimbabwe to bring in democratic and economic reforms? The Takeaway hears from the U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe.

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Why Language Matters When It Comes to Addiction

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Words can carry huge weight for those struggling with addiction.

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Healthcare Insecurities Keep Workers Locked in Jobs

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Half of all Americans are insured through their workplace. But millions don't seek new opportunities because they're afraid to go without benefits.

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FCC Commissioner: The Internet Shouldn't Be a 'Partisan Pinball'

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will be voting on the future of net neutrality this week. She discusses what's at stake, and how it will impact the lives of all Americans.

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U.N. Peacekeepers Killed in Deadly Attack in The Congo

Monday, December 11, 2017

At least 14 U.N. peacekeepers and five Congolese soldiers were killed by rebels in Eastern Congo. Officials are calling it the worst attack in the organization's recent history.

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Predatory For-Profit Colleges Thrive in The Trump Era

Monday, December 11, 2017

While the Obama Administration had guaranteed debt relief for students defrauded by these businesses, under President Trump, financial restitution has been pushed further out of reach.

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Your Healthcare: What Happened?

Monday, December 11, 2017

"Your Healthcare: What Happened?" is a new series from The Takeaway. This week we'll explore what went wrong with the U.S. healthcare system, and how we might get it right.

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Parsing Through the Research That Links The Pill to Breast Cancer

Friday, December 08, 2017

A new study out of Denmark says hormonal birth control may increase the risk of birth control. We get one doctor's take.

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The Fight Over Jerusalem: How We Got Here

Friday, December 08, 2017

In the wake of President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, we look at the symbolic importance of the city, and how Palestinians are responding.

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