Todd Zwillich appears in the following:
From Incarceration to Graduation: One Young Man's Dreams of College Finally Realized
Thursday, October 12, 2017
When you're a convicted felon, there is a lot to overcome before you can even start out on the pathway towards college.
Brexit: A Clean Break is Not So Easy
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Negotiators have been hoping to make some headway with a fourth round of Brexit talks in Brussels this week. Will they be successful?
The Economist Caught Between Climate Deniers and Alarmists
Friday, September 22, 2017
Bjorn Lomborg says some well-meaning climate activists give confusing and inaccurate information about climate change, and divert precious funds away from tried and tested solutions.
Inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate Is On A Mission To Do Good
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Amanda Gorman, the inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate, shares some of her poetry and discusses her mission for her newly created role.
Concerns of Russian Meddling as Germany Prepares to Vote
Monday, September 18, 2017
Voters in Germany will head to the polls for federal elections next weekend, but some are worried about Russian interference. Sound familiar?
Washington State Attorney General Sues to Protect DACA
Friday, September 08, 2017
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is co-leading a lawsuit with 15 other attorneys general challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to end DACA.
Los Angeles Challenges Threat to Deny Federal Funds
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Los Angeles is suing the Trump administration over its latest threats to deny federal grant money to so-called "sanctuary cities."
As Lawmakers Fail to Act, Illinois Budget Crisis Drags On
Friday, June 30, 2017
Illinois is set to enter its third year without a budget. Schools and services to the poor are already affected, and more cuts are expected after the July 1st end to the fiscal year.
Shadow Politics: GOP Keeps Healthcare Talks Behind Closed Doors
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Despite criticizing Democrats for a lack of transparency when passing Obamacare in 2009, Republicans have held no public hearings as they work through their own healthcare bill.
Comedian Todd Barry Searches for Humor Outside the Big City Bubble
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Comedian Todd Barry is known for his appearances on shows like "Louie" and "Conan," but the subject of his first book chronicles his tour through small cities across the country.
Bismarck Residents Didn’t Even Have to Fight to Re-Route the Dakota Access Pipeline
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
The population of Bismarck, North Dakota, which is located about 55 miles north of the Standing Rock Reservation, is 92 percent white, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What Trump Could Mean for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump promised to change years of U.S. policy towards Israel. What happens if he delivers on those promises?
Boston Lighthouse Burning Bright at 300
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
North America’s first and oldest lighthouse station — celebrating its 300th birthday today — is fully automated, so why does it have a resident keeper?
Will the U.S. Turn its Back on Afghan Translators?
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Some lawmakers are questioning whether the U.S. should continue a program of resettling Afghan translators that assisted U.S. troops in America's longest war.
The Child Bride Next Door
Monday, December 28, 2015
Across the United States, tens of thousands of children have entered into arranged or forced marriages in recent years.
The Next Speaker? What You Need to Know About Kevin McCarthy
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Does Rep. McCarthy indeed have the chops to succeed where Boehner failed and unify a splintered Republican House?
Can Trophy Hunting Help Endangered Species?
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Public outrage at trophy hunters has reached a fever pitch after a Minnesota dentist killed an endangered lion for sport. But is there a benefit to trophy hunting?
Obama, Boehner Buy Time on Trade Deal
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
President Obama's trade package was derailed last week by his own party, so he's turning to House Speaker John Boehner to find a way forward.
Lessons Learned from the Ebola Outbreak
Friday, June 12, 2015
Now that the Ebola epidemic is nearly over, The Takeaway explores the latest developments in Ebola research and what the public health community has learned about the spread of virus.
Time Running Out for the NSA
Friday, May 29, 2015
Congress is running out of time to save two sections of the Patriot Act. On Monday, unless the Senate acts, the NSA may not be able to collect data in bulk.