Jacklyn Martin appears in the following:
Comedian Al Madrigal Created the Superheroes He Always Wanted in 'Primos'
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
The Takeaway speaks to comedian, actor, writer, and producer Al Madrigal about his new comic book, "Primos."
Rep. Barbara Lee Isn't Done Speaking Truth to Power
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Congresswoman Barbara Lee about her life-long commitment to activism and a new documentary profiling her called “Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power.”
Rep. Adam Schiff on the January 6th Committee and Restoring Trust After Trump
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The Takeaway speaks with Representative Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and one of the members of the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
The Power and Necessity of Treating Criminal Defendants with Dignity
Tuesday, January 04, 2022
A conversation with Judge Victoria Pratt about the theory and practice of procedural justice criminal court.
Puerto Rico Is a COVID Success Story
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
According to the CDC, the island had fully vaccinated 74 percent of its population as of November 22.
Reproductive Rights and the Constitution
Friday, December 03, 2021
A conversation with Law Professor at Notre Dame, Carter Snead, and President of the Constitutional Accountability Center, Elizabeth Wydra about reproductive rights and the Constitution.
Gender Affirmation and Intergenerational Conversation 2021-11-24
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
A conversation intended to give queer listeners and allies the language we all need to engage with loved ones this holiday season.
Behind the Fight to Reinstate Parole in Illinois
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
Since the 1970s, Illinois has been one of 16 states without discretionary parole, but a movement started by a former Illinois prison debate team is trying to change the system.
Rep. Katie Porter on Building Trust with Voters
Friday, November 05, 2021
Rep. Katie Porter, the white board carrying Congresswoman from California joins us to discuss everything from paid family leave to the difficult task of getting people to trust Congress.
Admissions and the Value of Higher Education
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
A conversation about the college admissions process and the value of higher education with Jeff Selingo, author of the book Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions.
New Poll Shows Black Adults Are Increasingly Dissatisfied With The Direction Of The Country
Friday, October 22, 2021
The poll also showed a slight drop in support for the president and vice president. Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founder Alicia Garza discusses the findings.
Planned Parenthood's Alexis McGill-Johnson on the Women’s Health Protection Act
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The Women’s Health Protection Act would make abortion access a federal right and override the growing number of abortion bans that have been passed at the state level.
“Other Than Honorably” Discharged LGBTQ Veterans Could Be Eligible for VA Benefits
Thursday, September 23, 2021
New guidance issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs could give LGBTQ Veterans discharged under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy access to lost VA benefits.
What Deepfake Technology Means for Women
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Deepfakes use artificial intelligence to replace someone with another person’s likeness in videos, photos, and other digital content.
Hurricane Ida Causes NYC to Declare a State of Emergency
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Late Wednesday night, New York City saw record levels of rainfall which led to flooding in the streets and subways, a travel ban, and multiple deaths.
The Deep Value of Financial Therapy
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
The WNYC Studios podcast "Death, Sex, and Money" recently aired a series of conversations that highlight the value of speaking openly in relationships about financial decisions.
Will Restaurant Employees Go Back to Work?
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
2020 was a devastating year for the restaurant industry and its employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Inside Look at Anti-Union Meetings
Thursday, August 05, 2021
New reporting from "The American Prospect" tells the inside story of anti-union action in a plant-based meat company known as No Evil Foods.
Congresswoman Cori Bush on the Eviction Moratorium
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
To draw attention to the impending eviction crisis, Congresswoman Bush has slept on the steps of the U.S. Capitol since Friday night.
Advocates Win Unemployment Case in Arkansas as Republicans Try to Strip Benefits
Friday, July 30, 2021
Many Republican-led states have halted the extra $300 per month unemployment insurance payments, but lawsuits around the country might change that.