Meg Dalton

Meg is an associate producer on The Takeaway.

Meg Dalton appears in the following:

Beyond 1619: Slavery Under the Spanish Crown

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Under the Spanish crown, slavery dates back a full century before 1619.

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What Does Andrew Luck's Retirement Mean for the NFL?

Monday, August 26, 2019

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement over the weekend. 

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What the New Ebola Treatments Mean for Drug Development

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Two new Ebola treatments are not the only life-saving drugs on the horizon. There’s also been progress in the treatment of life-threatening diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.

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The Racial Divide of Breastfeeding in the U.S.

Monday, August 12, 2019

In the U.S., white, educated women are more likely to breastfeed and for longer periods. Some reasons for that are deeply rooted in our nation’s history. 

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Toni Morrison's Legacy

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Listeners reflect on the work and life of author Toni Morrison.

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How Are You Processing the Mass Shootings?

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

Listeners react to the recent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.

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The Hidden Failings of Family Medical Leave

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

The Family Medical Leave Act, which mandates 12 weeks of unpaid leave, is more difficult to benefit from than one might imagine.

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Tragedy Strikes in El Paso and Dayton

Monday, August 05, 2019

Over the weekend, two mass shootings marked a week full of domestic terrorism in the country.  

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"Erased from Public Memory": The History of Anti-Latino Violence in the U.S.

Monday, August 05, 2019

There is a historical precedent to the shooting in El Paso and people living in the border.

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How Puerto Rico's Colonial Roots is Influencing the Political Unrest

Monday, July 22, 2019

Today is the 10th day of demonstrations in Puerto Rico calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló.

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Are Deepfakes the Next Fake News?

Monday, July 22, 2019

Deepfakes, or video and audio that's manipulated using artificial intelligence, raises concerns about the spread of disinformation, especially heading into the 2020 election. 

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The Political Crisis Continues in Puerto Rico

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Pressure is continuing to mount on Puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rosselló, following a scandal over the weekend in which nearly 900 pages of his private chat messages were leaked.

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What the Media Gets Wrong About Racism

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

What Trump's racist tweets, and the media's response to them, say about the experiences of women of color in the United States. 

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Is a New Space Race on the Horizon?

Friday, July 12, 2019

Fifty years after the moon landing, the state of space exploration today.

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From Wall Street to Walmart, Businesses Embrace Pride

Friday, June 28, 2019

The history of corporations supporting the LGBTQ community.

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Business Leaders Find A Friend in Trump

Friday, June 21, 2019

How a little known group of business leaders is influencing the administration's policies on trade, business and the economy.

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Murder! Scandal! Bankruptcy! The History of the Plaza Hotel

Friday, June 14, 2019

Since its opening in 1907, the story of the hotel has been the story of New York, a history littered with colorful guests, financial uncertainty, and a controversial transformation.

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The Debate Over Rent Regulations

Friday, June 07, 2019

With just a few weeks left in the New York State legislative session, the future of rent regulations is still uncertain.

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Trump Targets Huawei

Friday, May 31, 2019

The president has effectively banned U.S. companies from doing business with the Chinese telecom giant. What it means for national security, trade, our phones, and more.

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Field of Presidential Dreams

Friday, May 03, 2019

Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders. Jay Inslee, and more! With so many Democratic hopefuls, where do they stand on issues like health care and climate change?

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