Meg Dalton

Meg is an associate producer on The Takeaway.

Meg Dalton appears in the following:

Veteran Journalist Diane Rehm on the Right-to-Die Movement

Wednesday, February 05, 2020

 In her new book "When My Time Comes," Rehm explores the highly divisive field of medical aid in dying. 

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Trump Administration Reverses Land Mine Policy

Tuesday, February 04, 2020

Last week, the Trump administration eased restrictions on the deployment of land mines by the U.S. military.

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The Challenges of Caucusing with a Child

Monday, February 03, 2020

In Iowa, many parents—especially women—who want to caucus today will run into a familiar problem: childcare.

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Trump Administration Expands Controversial Travel Ban

Monday, February 03, 2020

On Friday, President Trump expanded the ban to include six new countries: Nigeria, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar.

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Trump Unveils So-Called Peace Plan for the Middle East

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced his long-awaited plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Trump Administration Issues Rollback of U.S. Waterways Protections

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Last Thursday, the Trump administration finalized a new rule rolling back environmental protections of streams, wetlands, and groundwater across the country.

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The Life and Legacy of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

Monday, January 27, 2020

Kobe Bryant was one of 9 killed during a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday.

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Verbally Attacks NPR Host Mary Louise Kelly

Monday, January 27, 2020

It’s just the latest example of the Trump administration demonizing members of the news media.

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House Managers Begin Their Case Against President Trump

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Each of the seven House managers will present different aspects of the case.

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The Rise of "Abortion Reversal" Laws

Thursday, January 23, 2020

In 2019, the U.S. saw an unprecedented number of laws aimed at limiting people’s right to abortion.

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In Puerto Rico, Fallout Over Unused Aid Raises Questions about Government Mismanagement

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Over the weekend, a video went viral on social media, showing a warehouse full of unused disaster supplies in the city of Ponce.

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Richmond Braces for Major Rally Against Gun Control

Monday, January 20, 2020

Thousands of gun rights activists are expected to rally against a series of proposed gun control laws in Virginia. 

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A New Wave of Progressive Prosecutors and the Barriers They Face

Monday, January 20, 2020

Many left-leaning district attorneys are seeking reforms that are seeing pushback.

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What to Expect in the Senate Impeachment Trial

Thursday, January 16, 2020

On Wednesday, the House voted to send the two articles of impeachment to the Senate.

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A Rift Within the Romance Novel Industry

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Romance is the publishing world’s most lucrative genre. 

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Earthquakes Continue to Rattle Puerto Rico

Monday, January 13, 2020

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico on Saturday morning. 

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What's the Relationship between Journalism and Patriotism?

Thursday, January 09, 2020

As tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, a familiar debate is resurfacing on cable news.

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Child Care on the Campaign Trail

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

For many women running for office, paying for child care is a major hurdle.

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Is Willpower the Secret to Keeping New Year's Resolutions?

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

More and more psychologists are questioning the role of willpower in accomplishing our goals. 

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New York Ends 2019 in a Week of Rampant Anti-Semitism

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

A week of anti-semitic attacks in New York City culminated in five people being stabbed at a Hanukkah party outside the city Saturday night. 

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