Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

Why Roger Stone Would Testify, What's Next for Brexit, Erasing the Clean Power Plan

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

On today's show: Roger Stone on going before the House Intelligence Committee; what happens after the U.K. triggers Article 50 tomorrow; the environment under President Trump.

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American Strikes in Mosul May Have Killed 200 Civilians

Monday, March 27, 2017

On March 17th, a building collapsed in the highly-populated region of Mosul, Iraq. U.S. forces deployed airstrikes that day, and new reports suggest that some 200 civilians were killed.

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Senate Showdown Nears as Democrats Prepare to Filibuster Gorsuch

Monday, March 27, 2017

With Democrats opposing the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, the only way forward for the GOP may be to invoke the so-called "the nuclear option."

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Pension Case Before the Supreme Court Could Impact Millions

Monday, March 27, 2017

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case with the potential to impact millions of American workers employed by church-affiliated organizations.

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The Gorsuch Gamble, Historic Lies and Leaks, Justice and Juries in America

Monday, March 27, 2017

On today's show: Filibustering Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination; the Retro Report documentary team drops by; the new series, "Of Our Peers: Improving the Jury System in America."

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Using Conversation to Tackle Civil Rights and Native Issues in Alaska

Monday, March 27, 2017

Alaska Public Media's monthly dialogue series brought the Anchorage community together to talk about a range of topics, like the civil rights movement and Native issues.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, March 24, 2017

Reviews of the big new releases hitting the box office this weekend, including "Life," "Saban’s Power Rangers" and "T2: Trainspotting."

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Spring Cleaning: Update Your Queue With These Podcasts

Friday, March 24, 2017

Now that spring is here, you may find yourself in the park or on the beach with some earbuds in your ears. Here's a short list of what you should be listening to. 

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The Art of the Repeal? Trump Issues Healthcare Ultimatum

Friday, March 24, 2017

President Donald J. Trump issued an ultimatum to Congress on Thursday: Pass the GOP plan to repeal Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act stays. Here's what you should expect next.

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First U.S. Bumblebee Placed on Endangered Species List

Friday, March 24, 2017

The rusty-patched bumblebee used to be one of the most common bees in the U.S. Now, due in part to pathogens, its population has dropped more than 90 percent in the past two decades.

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The Art of the Repeal, Female Athletes Take a Stand, The Endangered Rusty-Patch Bumblebee

Friday, March 24, 2017

On today's show: The chaos surrounding the repeal of Obamacare; U.S. Women's Hockey fights for equal pay; the first species of bumblebee has been put on the endangered species list.

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U.S. Women's Hockey Team Fights for Fair Treatment

Friday, March 24, 2017

The team is asking for higher pay and more development programs as they negotiate a new contract. They've threatened to boycott the World Championships if they don't reach a deal. 

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Supreme Court Moves to Protect Kids With Disabilities

Thursday, March 23, 2017

In a unanimous decision on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that school districts must give students with disabilities an education that is held to a higher standard.

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Lebanese Women Fight to Overturn Law That Protects Rapists

Thursday, March 23, 2017

A vote is set to take place in Lebanon this week that could repeal Article 522 of the penal code. That article states that men who rape women can walk free if they marry their victims.

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Emmett Till Painting by White Artist Draws Protest

Thursday, March 23, 2017

An abstract painting of Emmett Till in his casket is causing outrage. When does art cross into appropriation and exploitation?

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Russia's $20 Billion Corruption Scandal

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Documents revealed this week show how a scheme known as "The Laundromat" moved at least $20 billion of mostly ill-gotten money from Russia to legitimate accounts around the world.

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Investigation Finds Greece Wasted Millions in Funds for Refugee Crisis

Thursday, March 23, 2017

A new investigation has uncovered how Greece wasted some $803 million in aid for the refugee crisis.

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Report Alleges Trump's Campaign Chair Was on Putin's Payroll

Thursday, March 23, 2017

A new report argues that Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort signed a $10 million contract with a Russian billionaire in 2006 to the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Trump's Growing Russia Problem, Terror in London, Art, Race, and Appropriation

Thursday, March 23, 2017

On today's show: Paul Manafort on Putin's payroll; a look at a domestic terrorist attack in the United Kingdom; controversy at the Whitney Museum of Art.

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Trump's Pick for Labor Secretary Heads to The Senate

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Alexander Acosta, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Labor Department, is unknown to most Americans and even many senators. 

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