Meg is an associate producer on The Takeaway.
Before joining the team full-time, she was a per diem producer for the show and also for WNYC’s “Money Talking.” She was previously a staff writer at the Columbia Journalism Review, as well as the co-host and producer of its podcast, The Kicker. As a freelance journalist, Meg has reported and produced for Mobituaries with Mo Rocca, PBS NewsHour, Slate, WSHU, Energy News Network, and more.
To pitch Meg a story, you can reach her via e-mail.
Meg Dalton appears in the following:
This 'wind phone' helps grievers feel connected to the loved ones they've lost
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A Connecticut church has found a creative approach to help grieving people talk about their loss. It's called a "wind phone" and it's a place to say what you want to say to the people you've lost.
Replay: How to Reimagine Judging
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Judges have been historically resistant to most kinds of reforms, according to a new report from the Square One Project at Columbia University.
Black Maternal Health Disparities and Solutions
Monday, April 11, 2022
April 11th through April 17th is officially Black Maternal Health Week, so we focused on maternal health care disparities and necessary legislation in anticipation.
New Study Causes Uproar Within Paleontology
Tuesday, April 05, 2022
According to the study, the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex should be broken up into three different species.
"Sounds Wild and Broken" Explores the Diverse Sounds of Earth
Monday, April 04, 2022
From the din of traffic to a symphony of song birds, you can’t escape noise no matter where you live.
Maternity Wards Are Shuttering Across the U.S.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
According to recent reporting by Vox, many of the closures are happening in rural areas or in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.
The Long Road to Long Covid Healthcare
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
According to some estimates, millions of people in the U.S. could still be suffering from long Covid related symptoms, including brain fog, extreme exhaustion, and irregular heartbeat.
HBCUs See an Uptick in Bomb Threats
Friday, March 25, 2022
At least 36 HBCUs have been targeted, and that includes threats made against 18 of them on the first day of Black History Month.
The Intersection of Motherhood and the Supreme Court
Thursday, March 24, 2022
On day one of her confirmation hearings, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addressed her daughters, so we had a conversation about the intersection of motherhood and the Supreme Court.
The GOP Attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Sentencing Record
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Since the start of Senate confirmation hearings, one of the most pernicious lines of attack from Republican senators has been on Judge Jackson's sentencing with child pornography cases.
The Head Trauma Crisis Among Domestic Violence Survivors
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
According to some estimates, 1.6 million survivors of domestic abuse will experience brain injuries annually.
COVID Cases Resurge Globally Causing Fear of Another Wave
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The number of cases has since steadied in the U.S., but that’s not the situation elsewhere in the world.
Pentagon to Close Red Hill Amid Water Contamination Crisis in Hawai'i
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
For years, petroleum has been found in Oahu’s water supply.
Why is WNBA Star Brittney Griner Being Detained in Russia?
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
It’s been nearly a month now since WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained in Russia.
Why Maternal Mortality Research Excludes Indigenous Women
Friday, March 11, 2022
Previous studies have shown that Indigenous women are at least twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as white women.
How Black Women Are Disrupting Death Care in the U.S.
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
COVID-19 has changed so many things, including how we think about death and dying.
As the Humanitarian Crisis Intensifies in Ukraine, Aid Groups Spring into Action
Tuesday, March 08, 2022
Two million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded two weeks ago.
How Global Energy Dependence on Russia Complicates Putin's Invasion of Ukraine
Monday, March 07, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted how global dependency on fossil fuels and nuclear energy can create significant geopolitical issues in times of conflict.
Looking at the Way We Talk About Bipolar Disorder
Monday, March 07, 2022
We look at bipolar disorder, the stigmatizing language used to describe Kanye West, or Ye, and more.
How Immunocompromised People Are Navigating the Pandemic
Thursday, March 03, 2022
With the U.S. dropping COVID measures like masking, some immunocompromised people are feeling abandoned or ignored.
