Amber Hall appears in the following:
Don't Freak Out, Yet: Apple May Ditch the Headphone Jack
Tuesday, February 02, 2016
It's a move that will certainly infuriate some iPhone users, but Apple watcher Leander Kahney argues that obsolescence is a natural part of innovation.
Iowa's 99 Problems
Monday, February 01, 2016
It's caucus day in Iowa. Explore the 99 county strategy and the massive ground game the 2016 candidates are using in hopes of winning the Hawkeye State.
A Game of Cat and Mouse in Iowa
Friday, January 29, 2016
Seven Republican candidates took to the stage to debate last night in Iowa as Donald Trump carried out a boycott.
How the Air Conditioner Changed America
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The air conditioner has become a key tool in the preservation of art and artifacts, and it also changed American politics and geography.
Filmmakers Fight Piracy, Teach Diversity With Storytelling
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Movie exec Ruth Vitale explains how storytelling can help stop piracy, something that can make a huge difference for independent filmmakers that are working for a more diverse world.
Can Bloomberg Win The White House?
Monday, January 25, 2016
According to reports, the former New York City mayor is willing to put up $1 billion to self finance the campaign. He would enter the race as a third party, Independent candidate.
Christie Uses Blizzard in Fight For the White House
Monday, January 25, 2016
Despite causing power outages and flooding along the Jersey Shore, Saturday's blizzard gave Governor Christie an opportunity to emphasize his experience in an executive role.
A Degree Out of Reach
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
According to a report from Columbia's Community College Research Center, one of the biggest hurdles facing community college students is transfer to bachelor degree programs.
Democrats Square Off in Charleston
Monday, January 18, 2016
Last night during the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O'Malley went toe-to-toe on everything from police brutality to ISIS.
New Case of Ebola Emerges in Sierra Leone
Friday, January 15, 2016
The news comes just hours after officials at the World Health Organization declared an end to the outbreak in West Africa.
Did the GOP Candidates Capture South Carolina Republicans?
Friday, January 15, 2016
Nse Ekpo of the South Carolina Republican Party was in the audience for last night's GOP debate. He explains what Republicans in The Palmetto State are looking for in a candidate.
What 'The West Wing' Teaches Us About the State of the Union
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Actor Richard Schiff explains what "Toby Ziegler," his "West Wing" character, would think of last night's State of the Union address, the Obama Administration, and the 2016 election.
Cheekiness, Enthusiasm, Regret: Obama's Last SOTU Seeks to Shake Things Up
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
President Obama's last State of the Union address was billed by the administration as "non-traditional." But was it really so different?
Tavis Smiley Renews 'The Covenant with Black America'
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Ten years ago, "The Covenant" was billed as a plan to move black communities forward. Here, Tavis Smiley assesses what experts and activist envision for the future of the black agenda.
Looking Back: Obama's State of the Union Addresses
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tonight, President Barack Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address. We look back on the history of the address, and where Obama's stack up.
A Roadblock for High-Achieving, Low-Income Students
Monday, January 11, 2016
A new report finds that the admissions process for elite colleges heavily skews against low-income, but high-performing students.
How El Niño Helps the Economy
Friday, January 08, 2016
With its unpredictable, and often destructive, weather patterns, El Niño might actually be beneficial to the U.S. economy.
The Sunni-Shiite Tension Behind the Iran-Saudi Arabia Fallout
Monday, January 04, 2016
Fueled by Sunni-Shiite tensions, the execution of a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia has created a splintering of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and throughout the Middle East.
The Top Risks of 2016
Monday, January 04, 2016
From ISIS to the refugee crisis, The Takeaway looks ahead to what experts have deemed to be the most pressing and urgent geopolitical risks of the new year.
Looking Ahead: Your New Year's Guide to 2016
Friday, January 01, 2016
Happy New Year! On the first day of 2016, The Takeaway examines the year ahead—from foreign policy and race, to technology and art.