Alexandra Botti

Takeaway Senior Producer

Alexandra Botti appears in the following:

Amtrak Sees Four Deadly Crashes in Two Months

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Amtrak has had a number of fatal accidents over the past few months, raising questions about passenger safety, priorities and investment in infrastructure.

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Covering the Red Carpet: What Needs to Change?

Friday, February 02, 2018

In the era of #MeToo, how have the big awards been covered this year, and what could be done better moving forward? 

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Why 21 Million Pain Pills Got Shipped to a West Virginia Town of 3,000

Thursday, February 01, 2018

Out-of-state drug companies shipped nearly 21 million prescription painkillers to two pharmacies four blocks apart in a small West Virginia town. How did that happen?

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White House Bucks Congressional Push For Russian Sanctions

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Back in July, Congress overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia. But this week, the Trump Administration said it would not impose the sanctions after all.

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Harassment Captured On Screen

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Writer, playwright and director Sigal Avin has teamed up with actor, director and producer David Schwimmer to bring sexual harassment PSAs to small screens across America.

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A 70-Year-Old Photograph, A Brand New Lens

Friday, January 26, 2018

The Takeaway reexamines an iconic WWII-era photo, and whether it takes on new meaning in the #MeToo era when the woman's side of the story is brought to light.

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How to Consume Pop Culture in Light of #MeToo

Thursday, January 25, 2018

As the #MeToo reckoning continues in this country, what do we make of the art and popular culture that suddenly feels outdated?

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Privatizing PREPA: What It Could Mean for Puerto Rico

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rossello, has announced a plan to privatize PREPA, the island's energy supplier, and not everyone’s on board.

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What Data Teaches Us About 'The Resistance'

Monday, January 22, 2018

One researcher surveyed nearly 1,500 participants at the Women's March and other major demonstrations over the last year. Here's what she found. 

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How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Military

Friday, January 19, 2018

President Trump says a government shutdown would hurt the military, accusing Democrats of putting service members and American national security at risk. But are those claims accurate?

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Creating the World's Largest Genetic Library

Thursday, January 18, 2018

A massive pool of genetic information, 1 million strong: That’s the goal of a new initiative from the National Institutes of Health, called “All of Us.” 

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Taking on 'The Monster': Survivors Confront Dr. Larry Nassar

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar is due to be sentenced for sexually abusing young, female gymnasts. More than 140 athletes say they are among his victims.

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New York City Program Takes Controversial Approach to Opioid Crisis

Monday, January 15, 2018

The Washington Heights Corner Project gives drug users access to clean needles and provides a bathroom where people can inject drugs, knowing they'll get help if they overdose.

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Deadly Mudslides Strike Southern California

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Mudslides swept away homes in Santa Barbara County, California on Tuesday, leaving more than a dozen people dead. 

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"Dream Crushers": #MeToo Reveals the Careers that Could Have Been

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

What happens to women who speak up about sexual harassment and assault in the workplace? A look at the phenomenon of "dream crushers."

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2017 Brought Big Legal Victories For Women and Girls Across the World

Friday, January 05, 2018

From the #MeToo movement to abortion rights in Latin America, marriage rulings in India, 2017 was a blockbuster year for women and girls worldwide.

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Read Right Now: Great Books to Hunker Down With in 2018

Thursday, January 04, 2018

The Washington Post's Ron Charles recommends some great books to read right now.

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Free Speech Concerns Swirl as Germans Fight Online Hate

Wednesday, January 03, 2018

In Germany, a new law says big social media companies must swiftly take down posts containing hate speech or face huge fines.

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Hopes and Fears for #MeToo in 2018

Tuesday, January 02, 2018

Jessica Bennett of The New York Times and Koa Beck of Jezebel bring us their hopes — and fears — for the future of the #MeToo movement and its coverage.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, December 29, 2017

Reviews of the new releases hitting the box office this weekend, including "Molly's Game," "Phantom Thread" and "All The Money in the World." 

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