Katerina Barton

Associate Producer for The Takeaway

Katerina Barton appears in the following:

A Look at America's First Ladies

Sunday, March 26, 2023

The Takeaway is dedicating a full episode to First Ladies and looking into the unique ways these women have affected and continue to shape America.

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The Long History of Violence Against Asian Women

Thursday, March 16, 2023

We located the roots of sexualized and gendered violence against Asian women and found that contemporary anti-Asian hate runs far deeper than Covid-era rhetoric.

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What's Next After Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse?

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse was the largest American bank failure since 2008, and sparked worldwide fear of broader economic impacts and drew comparisons to the 2008 financial crisis.

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An American Injustice: The Story of Darryl Hunt

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

At 19 years old, Hunt was charged and convicted of a 1984 North Carolina murder he didn't commit. He spent nearly 20 years in jail, although DNA results proved his innocence in 1994. 

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New Biden Policy Limits Who and How People Can Claim Asylum at Southern Border

Monday, March 13, 2023

In recent months, the Biden Administration has put in place some of its harshest restrictions on who and how people can claim asylum at the U.S./Mexico border.

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Previewing the 2023 Oscars

Sunday, March 12, 2023

The Takeaway's resident movie critics, Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman join us to talk all about the 2023 Oscar Awards. 

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What’s Behind the Rise of Sober Bars?

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Non-alcoholic liquor and beer sales have exploded in recent years, and there's a growing number of sober bars around the country, but there's more to these bars than just the mocktails.

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The Kinetic Movements of Kinetic Light

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Kinetic Light, a disability art collective, performed at Lincoln Center in February. In the performance the artists interchange between wheelchair and floor movement and play with speed.

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SCOTUS To Decide Student Loan Forgiveness

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard two arguments over whether President Biden has the authority to forgive millions of dollars in federal student loan debt.

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The Warrior Met Coal Mine Strike is Coming to an End, But The Fight Still Continues

Friday, February 24, 2023

The Alabama miners have been on strike for almost 23 months. Now, as miners prepare to return to work, they do so without the contract they want.

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Rural Hospitals Are Still Struggling

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

For over a decade, rural hospitals have been in crisis, with record closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss whether a new plan could help save some of these hospitals.

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Almost A Year After the Russian Invasion, What’s Next for Ukraine?

Friday, February 17, 2023

As we approach the one-year mark of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we check back in with journalists and Ukrainians to reflect on the past year and look at the current state of the war.

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Could Ohio's Toxic Train Disaster Have Been Prevented?

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, this month puts a spotlight on safety regulations on the rails.

New Parents Should Have the Choice of Whether or Not They Want to "Werk, Werk, Werk"

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The Family and Medical Leave Act was groundbreaking for its time, but also limited. Now Democratic lawmakers are renewing their push to expand the policy to include paid leave.

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What’s Going On With This Unseasonable Winter Weather?

Monday, February 13, 2023

Several Northeast states had the warmest January on record. And while parts of the East Coast are having their least snowy winter, other cities out West are having their snowiest winter.

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The “Rih-turn” of Rihanna... and the Super Bowl

Sunday, February 12, 2023

"I’ve heard a few people online call it a Rihanna concert that just happens to have a football game going on around it.” 

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The Embellishments of George Santos

Thursday, February 09, 2023

Republican Representative George Santos is facing investigations into some of his lies, and calls from his constituents and some lawmakers in his own party to resign.

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What Questions Do You Have About Your Taxes?

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a financial expert known as The Money Coach, answers listener questions about the 2023 tax season.

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Florida Attacks Black Studies

Monday, February 06, 2023

Why does Florida think teaching Black history and culture is a political agenda?

Replay: Understanding An Intersectional Framework of Economic Justice for People Living With Disabilities

Friday, February 03, 2023

While people with disabilities are more likely overall to experience financial difficulties, that is particularly true for people of color with disabilities.

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