Arun Venugopal

Senior Reporter, WNYC News

Arun Venugopal appears in the following:

Trump Administration Issues Rollback of U.S. Waterways Protections

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Last Thursday, the Trump administration finalized a new rule rolling back environmental protections of streams, wetlands, and groundwater across the country.

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What Exactly is the Relationship Between India's Prime Minister Modi and President Trump?

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Late last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the U.S. for a massive rally in Texas, and next month President Trump will visit India for a similar event.

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World's Largest Money Manager to Make Investment Decisions Based on Climate Change

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The world’s largest money manager, BlackRock, announced recently that it plans to make climate change a central part of its investment strategy.

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Thousands from the South Asian Diaspora Protest India's New Citizenship Law

Monday, January 27, 2020

As protests in India continue against a law that grants citizenship based on religion, the South Asian diaspora has also taken to the streets to join the fight.

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How to Write About Experiences Other Than Your Own

Monday, January 27, 2020

After the controversy around "American Dirt," we wanted to discuss how people can successfully write about identities and experiences outside of their own.

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The Life and Legacy of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

Monday, January 27, 2020

Kobe Bryant was one of 9 killed during a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday.

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Verbally Attacks NPR Host Mary Louise Kelly

Monday, January 27, 2020

It’s just the latest example of the Trump administration demonizing members of the news media.

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Glenn Greenwald Responds to Accusations of Cybercrimes by the Brazilian Government

Thursday, January 23, 2020

The Brazilian government alleges that Greenwald helped hack the cellphones of public officials. Greenwald joins The Takeaway to discuss the charges against him.

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Women are Leading Protests Against Controversial Citizenship Law in India

Thursday, January 23, 2020

In India, people are still protesting a law passed over a month ago that many see as discriminatory against Muslims because it grants citizenship based on religion.

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The Threats That Journalists Face for Reporting on the Government

Thursday, January 23, 2020

As civil unrest and protests have grown, in places like Hong Kong, Chile, and Lebanon, governments have cracked down on reporters as well as protesters.

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House Managers Begin Their Case Against President Trump

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Each of the seven House managers will present different aspects of the case.

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The Rise of "Abortion Reversal" Laws

Thursday, January 23, 2020

In 2019, the U.S. saw an unprecedented number of laws aimed at limiting people’s right to abortion.

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Seeking Asylum: From the Southern Border to Japan

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

The asylum system, designed by major countries to deal with people fleeing persecution, is broken, everywhere.

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Mexican Officials Attempt to Stop Migrant Caravan, Indicative of U.S. Pressure on Mexico

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

The Mexican National Guard deployed tear gas on the migrant caravan at the Mexico-Guatemala border.

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Actor BD Wong and Writer Teresa Hsiao on Bringing Asian American Stories to the Small Screen

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Awkwafina stars in a new sitcom based on her own life called 'Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.' Actor BD Wong and executive producer Teresa Hsiao discuss bringing the story to television.

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New State Bills and Laws Could Have Lasting Impact on LGBTQ Community

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

While Utah's law banning conversation therapy goes into effect today, a dozen of states have proposed new bills that many believe are discriminatory against transgender minors. 

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In Puerto Rico, Fallout Over Unused Aid Raises Questions about Government Mismanagement

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Over the weekend, a video went viral on social media, showing a warehouse full of unused disaster supplies in the city of Ponce.

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How The Trumps and Kushners Got Rich Off Federal Policies

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

President Trump is no stranger to using his influence to seek favors. It’s a strategy that is not out of the ordinary in the world where he made his fortune, New York real estate.

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Iowa Prepares to Caucus as Impeachment Trial Kicks Off

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

The caucus is one of the most important moments for the Democratic candidates.

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The Quiet Rise of Meth Overdoses During the Opioid Epidemic

Monday, January 20, 2020

There is now a rise in the number of deaths and overdoses from methamphetamine and cocaine.

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