Deborah Goldstein

Why are prison populations rising while early release programs are succeeding.

Shawntee Burns-Simpson from the New York Public Library and author Jason Reynolds discuss the rise in book banning initiatives and the value of book accessibility.

The Takeaway breaks down what is driving inflation, how to make the economy work best for lower-wage employees, and also hear from listeners on what higher rents have meant for them.

Thousands of Haitian are facing inhumane conditions after being deported and expelled under Title 42, a rarely used public health authority Biden inherited from his predecessor.

Moriba Jan, space environmentalist, talks about space trash and the growing need for regulation as we anticipate SpaceX's Falcon 9 crash into the moon.

A run-down of the top stories in sports with Amira Rose Davis, co-host of Burn It All Down podcast.

An important look at rising suicide deaths amongst Black Americans with Dr. Michael Lindsey, Executive Director, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research 

We speak with Associate Professor of Social Psychology Matt Baldwin about the many benefits that come from playing the word game Wordle.

When we look at education, access, and messaging, we begin to understand the barriers to vaccination.

The Takeaway looks at filibuster reform and how it impacts our democracy.

A conversation about season 2 of the Netflix docuseries Cheer with director and executive producer, Greg Whitelely

The Takeaway hosts a duel conversation on a new class of prescription weight loss drugs called GLP-1s, while also talking about body positivity and the fat acceptance movement.

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union clash over schooling as students and teachers were set to return after the winter break last week, resulting in school closures.

A politics roundtable covering this week’s top stories and what to watch in 2022 with Maya King at Politico and Sahil Kapur at NBCNews.

A conversation with Phil Jankowski, reporter covering politics and infrastructure for Dallas Morning News, about the Texas power grid and its readiness for winter.

A conversation with Judge Victoria Pratt about the theory and practice of procedural justice criminal court.

We speak with Mary Ziegler about self-managed abortions during the fight for abortion rights in the United States.

A conversation with science journalist Shannon Stirone about the JWST launch, recent discoveries in space, and why space exploration matters.

The decades-old practice of redlining includes denying some areas the numerous benefits of trees. We discuss the importance of tree equity.

A conversation with Chris Bolan, director of the documentary “A Secret Love,” about what it’s like coming out at an older age.