Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

In Oakland, Fighting to Preserve Community Culture

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Oakland is now the fifth most expensive rental market in the U.S. And longtime residents struggle to preserve their history and culture.

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The Hard Truth About Election Polls

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Bernie Sanders' unexpected victory in the Democratic primary in Michigan this week is another reminder that political pollsters often get it wrong. Why?

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New Paths Around Europe's Blocked Borders

Thursday, March 10, 2016

About 11,000 people are trapped on the Greek-Macedonian border, which was sealed off this week after conservative European leaders pushed for the closure of the Balkan Trail.

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Yemen Pays the Price for Saudi Paranoia

Thursday, March 10, 2016

VICE on HBO goes to Yemen, one of the fronts in a broader conflict between the Sunni-led Saudi Arabia and Shiite-majority Iran. 

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Race and the Workplace: When The 'Right Fit' Means The 'Right' Color

Thursday, March 10, 2016

 A look at race and culture in the workplace.

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Candidates: Can We Talk About Climate Change?

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Rising sea levels pose a threat to the Sunshine State. Now 21 mayors in Florida want those running for the White House to talk about this campaign's missing issue, climate change.

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Google AI Takes Down Human Champ of World's Most Complex Board Game

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Today the Google program, known as AlphaGo, defeated world champion Lee Se-dol in the first of five matches in Seoul, South Korea.

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The Fine Line Between Medicine and Doping

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Tennis star Maria Sharapova claims she was prescribed a drug called meldonium to treat an irregular heartbeat and the flu. In January, it was classified as a performance enhancing drug. 

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Casual Sex & Drones: The Limits On America's Air Strike Strategy

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

After U.S. air strikes kill more than 150 militants in Somalia, former CIA Director General Hayden welcomes a move from the White House for more transparency over drone strikes.

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El Niño: A New Water Source for Los Angeles

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

In Los Angeles, city officials are coming up with creative ways to capture storm water before it drains off into the ocean. 

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Michigan Voters Test the 2016 Candidates

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

It's primary day in Michigan, but Republicans and Democrats have very different views on the challenges facing the state.

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A Diary of Life Under ISIS

Monday, March 07, 2016

A new project provides a first-person look at life under the Islamic State.

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Our Fear of a Robot Takeover

Monday, March 07, 2016

Smart contemporary thinkers like Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking are a little nervous about the development of artificial intelligence. Should we fear a robot uprising?

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The Big Money Business of Small Donors

Monday, March 07, 2016

A new investigation from the Center for Public Integrity reveals the big money that comes from the donor lists of defunct campaigns.

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In Syria, U.S. Takes a Back Seat to Russia

Monday, March 07, 2016

U.S.-backed forces are closing in on the corridor between Raqqa, the Islamic State's capital in Syria. Russia is hoping to defeat the Syrian rebels and strengthen Bashar Al-Assad.

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With New Wins, Cruz Aims to Overcome Trump

Monday, March 07, 2016

Senator Ted Cruz won in Kansas and Maine over the weekend. Can he stop Donald Trump's momentum as the election moves forward to Michigan, Mississippi, Idaho, and Hawaii?

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Nancy Reagan: The Woman Who Redefined 'First Lady'

Monday, March 07, 2016

Nancy Reagan, one of the most influential first ladies of the 20th century, died on Sunday at the age of 94. Her former speech writer reflects on Mrs. Reagan's legacy.

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No Way Out for The GOP

Friday, March 04, 2016

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As America and Republicans watch the Trump candidacy march on, it's become increasingly difficult to see how the GOP can escape from its peril. 
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GOP Prepares to Fight as Trump Gains Steam

Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Establishment Republicans are planning to start anti-Trump Super PACs to raise millions to fight against the GOP front runner.

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Super Tuesday: The Ground Game

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

Voters in more than a dozen states will go to the polls today. Reporters on the ground in Texas, Virginia, and Minnesota discuss what's at stake for all those running for President.

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