Ellen Frankman

Takeaway Senior Producer

Ellen Frankman appears in the following:

Peru's President Resigns Amid Bribery Scandal

Thursday, March 22, 2018

President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru announced his resignation on Wednesday amid a swirling bribery scandal. 

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Fifth Mail Bomb Explodes in Texas FedEx Center

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

With the suspected bomber identified, are we any closer to figuring out why he may have perpetrated the attacks?

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Six Months After Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles to Rebuild

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Six months after Hurricane Maria, thousands of Puerto Ricans have been trying to build a new life on the mainland while living in hotels under a FEMA program. 

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Illinois Next Battleground for Soul of Democratic Party

Monday, March 19, 2018

Several competitive races will play out in Illinois on Tuesday. In the gubernatorial primary, money is a key factor in the fight to challenge Republican Governor Bruce Rauner.

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Streaming Now: Witness Testimony in Federal Court

Thursday, March 15, 2018

A convicted terrorist, a prolonged appeal, an investigation spanning continents. How Hamid Hayat's case is testing the reach of the American justice system.

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Radio Program for Colombia's Missing Goes Off the Air After 24 years

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

For nearly 25 years, a radio program has broadcast calls from families of Colombia’s kidnapped, sending messages of love and support to missing loved ones who might be listening.

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Innocent Civilians Killed and Denied Aid Under Syrian Air Strikes

Monday, March 12, 2018

Residents have been subjected to a fierce, ongoing aerial strikes and ground fighting, and have been denied healthcare as hospitals, clinics, and ambulances have been repeatedly bombed. 

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What to Watch for in the 2018 Primaries

Thursday, March 08, 2018

Upcoming primaries in states like Illinois, Arizona, and Mississippi will indicate whether Democrats can rally around the future of their party and retake seats held by Republicans.

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Trader Woes: Cohn's Departure Shows 'America First' is Winning

Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Gary Cohn, the chief economic adviser to President Trump, has spent a year fighting nationalist economic policies from within the White House. But on Tuesday, he announced he'll resign.

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How One Company Sold Nearly 1 Million Defective Guns

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

A new investigation finds firearms manufacturer Taurus has sold an estimated 955,796 defective guns that fire unintentionally when they're dropped, bumped, or when the safety is on. 

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ICE Deportation Proceeding Tactics Shift Under Trump

Friday, March 02, 2018

A look at the tactics that ICE is currently using to arrest and detain individuals, and how they have changed from under the Obama Administration.

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Scandals Swirl Around Jared Kushner

Friday, March 02, 2018

As his security clearance is downgraded, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser is under fire for his business dealings.

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Refugees Tell the Story of the Syria They Left Behind

Friday, February 23, 2018

According to the U.N. Refugee Agency, more than 5.4 million Syrians have fled the country since civil war broke out in 2011.

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What An Effective Gun Control Plan Would Really Look Like

Thursday, February 22, 2018

There are dozens of gun control measures to choose from, but could they pass, and would they actually help curb violence if they did?

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Amid Global Silence, A 'Massive Moral Failure' Is Carried Out in Syria

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

As violence against Syrian civilians continues, one journalist give her perspective on what it means to be Syrian and see your home come apart at the seams.

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Pennsylvania's New Voting Map Could Help Dems in 2018

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The new congressional map drawn by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could help Democrats win the U.S. House of Representatives this fall.

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Drawn Out: The Value of a Vote, From Pennsylvania to the Supreme Court

Friday, February 16, 2018

The nation finds itself at a turning point in a major fight over redistricting and gerrymandering. This special podcast takes you on a tour to find out if we can fix the system.

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Girl Scouts Fight to Change Name of Savannah Bridge

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

Girl Scouts in Georgia are hoping to rename the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge for Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Talmadge was a segregationist governor of Georgia.

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New Kansas Governor Hits the Ground Running

Monday, February 05, 2018

Now that Sam Brownback is officially serving as an ambassador for the Trump administration, Republican Jeff Colyer is the new governor of Kansas. Is Colyer up for the task? 

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House Republicans Release Controversial Memo

Friday, February 02, 2018

After getting the go-ahead from President Trump, House Republicans made the GOP memo public on Friday. 

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