Amber Hall appears in the following:
Science May Speak, But Money Talks
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Politicians often ignore facts because they don't align with their ideology. But scientists hype research to secure more funding.
Calling All Teachers: Help Us Rewrite No Child Left Behind!
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
A revamping of NCLB could signal a new era in education in the United States. And The Takeaway wants to know how you would change this legislation to benefit your students.
Political Science: Where Evidence & Ideology Collide
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Plenty of politicians say they're not scientists. But when politics bumps up against science, there are consequences for all of us.
The Takeaway Weekender: ZIP Code Decode - Mapping America's Health
Saturday, April 04, 2015
Welcome to The Takeaway Weekender Podcast!
In Navajo Nation, Health Care is Like Pulling Teeth
Friday, April 03, 2015
Almost 70 percent of Navajo children have untreated tooth decay, but local dentist Darrin Blackman wants to change that.
Praying The Weight Away in Evangelical Communities
Thursday, April 02, 2015
Evangelical communities suffer from high rates of premature death, obesity, and diabetes. But at least one pastor in Tennessee is aiming to use the church to improve community health.
The Infant Mortality Health Crisis
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Infant mortality rates are two and a half times higher for black mothers than for white and Hispanic women. It’s even worse in the rural South.
In San Antonio, A Lifeline for the Hispanic Uninsured
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
High rates of uninsurance plague Hispanic communities. Del Barrio Clinic in San Antonio, Texas is trying to turn the tide.
Mormons, Forbidden From Drugs, Plagued By Prescription Drug Addiction
Monday, March 30, 2015
The Mormon faith forbids alcohol, tobacco and drugs, yet they have a surprising problem with prescription overdoses. We investigate why.
What Your ZIP Code Says About Your Health
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
In an effort to take America's temperature, a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks the health of each county across the nation.
Some Prefer Their Run with a Side of Barbed Wire and Electrocution
Friday, March 20, 2015
Last year, an estimated 4 million people participated in races like the Tough Mudder, which combines running with electric shocks and mud crawls. What's the draw, exactly?
Veterans Still Face Huge Barriers to Healthcare
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
A new program designed to give veterans faster and more efficient access to healthcare is facing a number of obstacles, and veterans continue to report long wait times.
The Dynamics of a Family Band
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Does talent run in the family? It does for the Durham's. Kitty, Daisy and Lewis discuss their creative process and the dynamics of a family band.
The Fight Against Digital Dead Zones
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Forget streaming Netflix—many children in Western Massachusetts sit in cars in library parking lots in order to access wifi to complete homework assignments.
Municipally Owned Networks: The Future of The Open Web?
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
In addition to tomorrow's vote on net neutrality, the FCC will also decide whether or not to intervene in two states that have laws that limit municipally owned internet networks.
How Kansas City Became an Internet Powerhouse
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
In 2011, Google announced that Kansas City, Missouri would become a test site for Google Fiber, which offers a connection that's up to 100 times faster than today's basic broadband.
Web Utopias & Dial Up Dead Zones: The Fight for Net Neutrality
Monday, February 23, 2015
Should all internet traffic be treated equally? That's the question before the Federal Communications Commission this week.
9/11 Attorney Moves to Hold Saudi Arabia Accountable
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
In 2002, the families of 9/11 victims filed suit against Saudi Arabia for its alleged role in aiding Al Qaeda. And now new testimony may raise the stakes on accountability.
Denmark on Edge After Copenhagen Terror Attacks
Monday, February 16, 2015
Two acts of violence mirror the Charlie Hebdo attacks, which were carried out in Paris just weeks ago.
Historical Comparisons: Worthwhile or Worthless?
Monday, February 16, 2015
We've heard it all: Obama compared to Hitler, Putin compared to Hitler, Angela Merkel called Germany's Chamberlain. What do we get out of this type of historical comparison?