John Asante

As the Trump Administration inches towards its first 100 days, we explore the power struggle between two of the president's closest advisors: Jared Kushner and Stephen Bannon. 

Takeaway Culture Reporter Melissa Locker shares music from the artists she's excited to see at Coachella, including Toots and the Maytals, Hans Zimmer, Kendrick Lamar, and Mitski.

Tensions are on the rise in East Asia as countries in the region carefully watch North Korea's next move.

In February, the U.N. declared two counties in South Sudan to be in famine. Now, as fighting and ethnic killings increase, five more counties are also about to descend into catastrophe.

A special election to replace former Representative Mike Pompeo — the current director of the CIA — could be more competitive than in years past.

Not everyone in the blue state of Massachusetts is against President Trump’s policies. Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson is calling for the arrest of sanctuary city leaders.

Five women have made sexual harassment allegations against Bill O’Reilly. Now, at least 21 companies have pulled ads from his Fox News show. 

In the latest installment of the series "Uncomfortable Truths," The Takeaway heads to St. Louis for a conversation about racial issues, class, power, and poverty.

After Mississippi State upset UConn in the Final Four, South Carolina halted their momentum in the NCAA Women's Basketball championship game, winning 67-55.

Takeaway Culture Reporter Melissa Locker returns from her trip to Cuba, and shares some protest music from the island nation through the decades.

On March 30, 1867, the Russian Empire sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million. It would be another 92 years before we would start calling Alaska a state.

Sports editor Dave Zirin argues that the NCAA is exploiting student-athletes, and that players should strike during the Final Four in order to change how they're treated.

Montana has passed a bill on foreign law that critics say is rooted in xenophobia and a fear of Islam. If adopted, Native tribes worry the law could infringe on tribal sovereignty.

Alaska Public Media's monthly dialogue series brought the Anchorage community together to talk about a range of topics, like the civil rights movement and Native issues.

Now that spring is here, you may find yourself in the park or on the beach with some earbuds in your ears. Here's a short list of what you should be listening to. 

A new investigation has uncovered how Greece wasted some $803 million in aid for the refugee crisis.

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the County of Los Angeles v. Mendez, testing whether police can be held liable when they needlessly provoke a violent confrontation. 

Supreme Court Justice Nominee Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearing continues today. Here's why some say he should be confirmed, and why others believe his nomination should be blocked.

Two friends in Minneapolis discuss how their racial and sexual orientation identities are shaped by who they interact with everyday.

Streaming platforms like Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu are helping to make British television programs popular again in the United States. Here are a few you should check out.