Amber Hall

Senior Producer, The Takeaway

Amber Hall appears in the following:

What it's Like to Be Transgender in North Carolina

Thursday, May 19, 2016

A trans man and trans woman talk about the impact of HB2 on their lives, and their hopes for the future.

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As Reality TV Dies Off, Execs Look Towards the Future

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

52 million viewers tuned in to watch the first season finale of "Survivor." Now that the "golden age" of reality TV is over, execs are turning their attention towards Spanish audiences.

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Portland Air Pollution Mystery Solved With Tree Moss

Friday, May 13, 2016

Researchers with the U.S. Forest Service found a way to use the city’s tree moss to test for air pollution.

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A Stark Reality in West Virginia's Coal Country

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

West Virginia's coal industry has been essential to the politics, culture, and economy of the region.

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Community College Educates Prisoners for Life After Lockup

Monday, May 09, 2016

Walla Walla Community College prison education program helps people rediscover their worth and rejoin society with marketable skills.

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Finding Identity in a New America

Thursday, May 05, 2016

Mmachi Dimoriaku, is a senior at DreamYard Preparatory School in the South Bronx. She's a passionate storyteller who uses performance to understand and share her many identities

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Hoosier Hopes: Will the Cruz-Kasich Gamble Pay Off?

Tuesday, May 03, 2016

Ted Cruz and John Kasich hatched a strategic alliance to take down Donald Trump in Indiana. As primary voters head to the polls, the Cruz-Kasich plot is being put to the test.

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Are the Cleveland Police Prepared for GOP Convention?

Thursday, April 28, 2016

The Cleveland Police Department has long had an issue with use of force. Is it ready to welcome thousands for the GOP convention this summer? 

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After a Blistering Loss, Can Cruz Still Stop Trump?

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

After Donald Trump's landslide victory on Tuesday, can Ted Cruz really stop him from getting the nomination? Indiana State Representative Bruce Borders is holding out hope. 

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Voters Launch Clinton, Trump Towards General Election Standoff

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

In the so-called "Amtrak Primary," Donald Trump won by a landslide on Tuesday, and Hillary Clinton now has 90 percent of the delegates she needs to secure her party's nomination.

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Holding Out Hope as Immigration Reaches the Supreme Court

Monday, April 18, 2016

With immigration at the steps of the Supreme Court, the lives of nearly five million undocumented immigrants hang in the balance.

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What Does Religious Freedom Look Like in 2016?

Friday, April 15, 2016

We conclude our examination of FDR's famous "Four Freedoms" speech with a look at freedom of religion, or freedom from religion. 

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Stories From the Struggle: How The #EverydaySexism Project Empowers Women

Wednesday, April 06, 2016

The Everyday Sexism Project chronicles real experiences of daily, normalized sexism — from street harassment and workplace discrimination, to sexual assault and rape.

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The Duality of Wisconsin

Tuesday, April 05, 2016

The mayor of Madison, Wisconsin is a Bernie Sanders supporter. He examines the dual personality of voters in The Badger State. 

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Original Rosie the Riveters Finally Honored in Washington

Thursday, March 24, 2016

More than 70 years after American women stepped up and entered factories during World War II, some U.S. lawmakers are honoring the nation's "Original Rosies" in Washington.

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Building a New America Means Cutting the Red Tape

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Delays in approving infrastructure projects costs the U.S much more in the long run. Redesigning the approval process can save money, time, and the environment.

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A Homeland Swallowed by The Sea

Friday, March 18, 2016

The Marshall Islands are disappearing. Global warming has caused waters in this part of the Pacific to rise faster. It is an environmental tragedy with tangible human consequences.   

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The View From The Kasich Camp

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

After a long night in Ohio, what's next for Governor Kasich? 

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Beyond Data: What's Really Driving Voters to the Polls

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Republicans are seeing a surge in voter participation, while numbers on the Democratic side are down. A look at the narrative behind the data. 

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Decoding The Language of Gentrification

Friday, March 11, 2016

A look at gentrification and the challenge of balancing history, culture, and community. 

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