Amber Hall appears in the following:
There's Still Room for The Humanities In Our Tech-Focused Workforce
Thursday, June 22, 2017
As the economy shifts and technology grows, much of the focus has been on STEM fields. But humanities and liberal arts create more empathetic people who are necessary in the workforce.
Queer Cabaret Show Blends History, Humor, and Defiance
Monday, June 19, 2017
Until 1933, cabarets in Berlin created a space for social expression and resistance. A new one man show called "Lavender Songs" shines a light on this part of queer history.
Pulse Anniversary: Critics Take Aim at Investigation
Monday, June 12, 2017
Since the shooting took place, the Orlando Police Department has been criticized for its response to the attack at Pulse nightclub.
One Year After Pulse, Orlando Vows to Keep Dancing
Monday, June 12, 2017
It's been one year since the brutal attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Here's how a survivor and others are moving forward.
Report: Kushner Wanted Back Channel to The Kremlin
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
According to a new report, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner discussed setting up back channel communications between the Trump transition team and the Kremlin.
National Sacrifice and a Pledge Not to Forget
Monday, May 29, 2017
In this special Memorial Day episode, The Takeaway hosts conversations about the sacrifices made in war zones, and the challenges facing veterans at home.
America First, Environment Last? Examining the EPA in the Trump Era
Friday, May 26, 2017
President Trump’s budget cuts about one-third of the funding for the Environmental Protection Agency. In this special episode, we explore the future of the EPA in the Trump era.
Austin is Planting Trees to Reduce the Heat Island Effect
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Climate change means different things in different places. In Austin, Texas, the community is exploring some unique ways to cool things down.
The Shift: Exploring America’s Rapidly Changing Workforce
Thursday, May 04, 2017
It's the free market that decides which jobs stay and which jobs go, and technology and innovation are changing the present and shaping the future of the U.S. labor market.
Trump's Fight to Protect Autoworkers
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
President Trump has vowed to keep auto jobs in the U.S. and make Michigan the manufacturing hub of the globe. But is he battling against outsourcing, or automation?
How Schools Can Set Up International Students for Success
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Buffalo, New York is home to more language diversity than New York City, and teachers in this Rust Belt city are working to make sure international students succeed.
As Trump Aims for Sanctuary Cities, Minneapolis Holds the Line
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Minneapolis is looking to calm immigrants who fear the aggressive polices of the Trump Administration that target so-called "sanctuary cities."
Trump's Budget Could Threaten Great Lakes Restoration
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
The Great Lakes contain about 20 percent of the world's fresh surface water supply, and the region also supports 46 million jobs.
Turning Weapons Into Art
Monday, April 24, 2017
The Peace Angels Project is on a mission to destroy weapons and use the materials to create sculptures and other works of art.
What Nature Can Teach Us About Sustainability and Innovation
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
We live in a world driven by technology, but what if the answers to some of our most complex questions came not from algorithms and big data, but from termites, mold, and mushrooms?
OSLO: Bringing History to the Stage
Friday, April 14, 2017
"Oslo," a new play by J.T. Rogers, opened this week on Broadway. It tells the behind-the-scenes story of the back channel negotiations that led to the Oslo Accords.
When Justice Goes Wrong
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Susan King was wrongly convicted of murder in Kentucky in 2006. She says she was framed by a detective, and spent over six years behind bars.
In St. Louis, Contaminated Landfills Stir Anxiety
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Two landfills in St. Louis — one with radioactive waste, another with a smoldering underground fire —have residents worried about health effects as well as danger to the environment.
When the Right to Remain Silent is Called Into Question
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
There are countless cases in which lawyers and judges argue over whether defendants have, indeed, exercised their constitutional “right to remain silent.” This is one of them.
Flexibility: The Cornerstone of American Community Colleges?
Monday, March 20, 2017
Flexibility has been essential for American community colleges. Now, Miami-Dade College is launching a new program that allows students to earn degrees entirely on weekends.