Amber Hall

Senior Producer, The Takeaway

Amber Hall appears in the following:

Ralph Nader Diagnoses the Future of the Progressive Movement

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Former Presidential candidate Ralph Nader reflects on the health of the Democratic party and the movement Bernie Sanders started in 2016.

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Another Music Legend Lost In 2016

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Singer and songwriter George Michael, who rose to fame as part of the musical duo, Wham! died on Christmas Day. 

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A Criminal Justice Failure at All Levels

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

A failure of all checks and balances within the criminal justice system leaves Clifton Dewayne Harvin serving 60 years in prison. 

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Nearly 30 Years on Death Row for a Crime He Didn't Commit

Monday, December 19, 2016

Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly three decades in a 5-foot by 7-foot cell, waiting for his execution day. After a 16-year fight by the Equal Justice Initiative, he was finally released. 

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In New Jersey, 13 Years of Mall Madness Costs Billions

Friday, December 16, 2016

There is only one large suburban mall under construction in the U.S. After billions of dollars and thirteen years, it's still unclear if it will finally get built. 

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How Glam Reinvented Rock, Identity, and Culture in the 1970s

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Simon Reynolds, author of the new book “Shock and Awe: Glam Rock and Its Legacy, from the Seventies to the Twenty-First Century” explores the evolution and cultural impact of glam.

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The Fight Goes on For Americans With Disabilities

Friday, December 09, 2016

Last year, just 17.5 percent of people with a disability were employed. Sen. Tom Harkin who authored the ADA, reflects on the work that still needs to be done.

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Day of Infamy: Remembering Pearl Harbor, 75 Years Later

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

It's the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Look back at the leadership of President Roosevelt during this period with Paul Sparrow, director FDR Library and Museum.

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A Ray of Hope For Inmates With Mental Illness

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed by a group of mentally ill prisoners against federal prison officials at ADX-Florence. 

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Trump's America Yields Fear for Undocumented Student

Monday, November 28, 2016

Andrea Bonilla was brought to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant when she was five-years-old. Under Donald Trump, this college freshman maybe deported.  

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Got Trust? Exploring Faith and Suspicion in the 21st Century

Friday, November 25, 2016

Many Americans have lost trust in U.S. institutions, politicians, and the media. In this special podcast, The Takeaway explores what it means to trust after the 2016 election.

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FDR's Four Freedoms in a Divided America

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Before World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt laid out his vision for what that world should look like in his famous "Four Freedoms" speech. How does FDR's vision hold up in 2016?

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Your Complete Guide to The Electoral College

Friday, November 18, 2016

For many Americans, the entire Electoral College system remains frustrating and confusing. But we're here to help.

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What Life is Really Like in a Refugee Camp

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The realities of daily life for refugees has been largely lost in recent weeks amidst the distractions of the U.S. election.

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A Murderer Mistaken by Memory

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

In 1982 , JoAnn Tate was murdered in front of her two young children. A 7-year-old would, in some ways, become the judge and jury on the case.

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Shaky Ground: Exploring the Global Turbulence of 2016

Saturday, November 12, 2016

From climate change and racial tension to the rise of nationalism and economic instability, The Takeaway explores the turbulence of 2016 and beyond in this special podcast.

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Gloria Steinem: Donald Trump Is Not My President

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

"I'm not going to disobey the law, but I'm not going to pretend he represents me," says Feminist icon Gloria Steinem the day after Donald Trump won the 2016 election. 

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Donald J. Trump Elected President in Shocking Victory

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Donald J. Trump, a real estate developer and reality TV star, was elected by the American people on Tuesday. 

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The Future of the Trump Movement

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Explore how Trump supporters will shape the political landscape for the next four years.  

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U.K. Gamblers Are Betting Millions on the American Presidential Election

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Gambling on political elections has been legal in the U.K. since 1961, and there's nothing they love more than placing a wager on U.S. races. 

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