Todd Zwillich

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

A Pioneer Lost: Groundbreaking Wildlife Researcher Killed

Thursday, February 08, 2018

Esmond Bradley Martin, an investigator known for his groundbreaking work in exposing the ivory and rhino horn trades, was killed at his home in Kenya this weekend.

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Court Ruling Could Alter Voting Restrictions for Florida Felons

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

Last week, a judge found Florida Governor Rick Scott’s requirements for felons applying for the right to vote to be unconstitutional. The governor is expected to challenge the ruling. 

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Governor Ricardo Rosselló: 'Failure Is Just Not an Option Here in Puerto Rico'

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

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

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Turnover at the Federal Reserve

Monday, February 05, 2018

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen served her final day on Friday, an unusual departure, as new administrations typically hold over Fed chair appointments.

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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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The Heart and Soul of James Hunter

Friday, February 02, 2018

In a new album out today, English R&B and soul singer James Hunter, showcases 10 original songs with his second release under the Daptone label, entitled, “Whatever it Takes.”  

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Running the Numbers on Black Unemployment

Thursday, February 01, 2018

President Trump claims that black unemployment is at the lowest in recorded history because of his policies. But there's more to the numbers than meets the eye.

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America's National Parks Are in Despair

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

More than 300 million people visited the National Parks in 2016, but access to public lands is under threat.

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Radically Reforming America's Parole and Probation Systems

Monday, January 29, 2018

Approximately 4.7 million people are in the United States parole and probation system, more than double the number of incarcerated persons. 

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Olympian Dominique Moceanu Warned Us About USA Gymnastics 10 Years Ago

Monday, January 29, 2018

When she accused her coaches and father of verbal and physical abuse, nobody listened.

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Getting Up to Speed on the Russia Investigation

Friday, January 26, 2018

On Thursday, The New York Times reported that President Trump ordered the firing of Robert Mueller last June. The news could have major implications in the Russia investigation. 

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Families Reckon with Abuse After Nassar's Sentencing

Thursday, January 25, 2018

The case of former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar has raised questions for parents about whom to trust with the care of child athletes.

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School Security In a Time of Commonplace Gun Violence

Thursday, January 25, 2018

A shooting at a Kentucky school on Tuesday injured more than a dozen people and left two dead. It’s the 11th school shooting of the year, less than a month into 2018.

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A Year of Trump: Did the President Make America Safe Again?

Thursday, January 25, 2018

What actions has President Trump taken in regards to national security during his first year, and is America legitimately safer as a result? 

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Inside the Illicit Massage Industry

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Thousands of illicit massage parlors operate across the country, generating billions of dollars, but prosecuting the suspected sex traffickers who run them can be difficult.

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Shocking Cop Corruption Trial Kicks Off in Baltimore

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

A former Baltimore police detective gave stunning testimony in a corruption trial that would seem even outlandish on prime time TV.  

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As ICE Cracks Down, Activists Feel Targeted

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been targeting people living here illegally with criminal records, but a series of arrests of prominent immigrant activists has raised questions.

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Trump Administration Paves Way for Road Through Alaskan Wildlife Refuge

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Locals have fought for the road for decades, saying it's the only safe way to access the closest airport. Environmentalists say the proposed route would disrupt the natural environment.

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Moral Ambiguity in the Age of Trump

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

An adult film actress now claims she slept with President Trump back in 2011. But a large part of his base — white Evangelicals — are more likely to accept immorality today.

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Advocates Worry About New HHS Division for Religious Objections

Friday, January 19, 2018

The new Conscience and Religious Freedom division will now be tasked with handling complaints from healthcare workers who object to procedures due to religious or moral reasons. 

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