Patricia Yacob

Patricia Yacob appears in the following:

The State of Police Reform in the U.S.

Monday, March 08, 2021

The murder of George Floyd didn’t just spur calls for police reform in Minneapolis, but in cities and states across America. 

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Minneapolis Prepares for Trial of Derek Chauvin

Monday, March 08, 2021

The jury selection begins today in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd last May.  

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What Happens to Labor Protections During a Natural Disaster

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Employees in Texas have been asked to use their vacation time or forgo pay for the days of work missed during the unprecedented storm. 

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What the Relationship Between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Looks Like Under the Biden Administration

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

The Biden administration has placed sanctions on Saudi agents involved in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but those sanctions don't target Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 

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The Push for Accountability Following 2020's Racial Justice Uprisings

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

The Takeaway checks in on the legal cases surrounding the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and others whose names were at the center of last year's racial justice uprisings.  

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The Future of American Politics

Friday, February 26, 2021

This is the final episode of Politics with Amy Walter from The Takeaway.

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Why Newsroom Diversity Matters for Political Coverage

Friday, February 19, 2021

As more women and people of color joined the news media, newsrooms began to reflect the diversity of America.

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Politics with Amy Walter: Election Officials Reflect on the 2020 Cycle

Friday, February 19, 2021

Plus, how one election administrator in Georgia responded to death threats stemming from former President Trump's lies about the election. 

Election Officials Reflect on the 2020 Cycle

Friday, February 19, 2021

Plus, how one election administrator in Georgia responded to death threats stemming from former President Trump's lies about the election. 

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Politics with Amy Walter: The Fight Over Returning to School

Friday, February 12, 2021

In order to get students back in the classroom, President Biden must balance the needs of teacher's unions, students, and the CDC.

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The Fight Over Returning to School

Friday, February 12, 2021

In order to get students back in the classroom, President Biden must balance the needs of teacher's unions, students, and the CDC.

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Restoring Faith in American Institutions

Friday, February 05, 2021

Plus, the looming battle over redistricting and how an independent commission in California hopes to break the polarization. 

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Politics with Amy Walter: Washington Tests Biden's Calls for Unity

Friday, January 29, 2021

Plus, a look at how some Republican state legislators are pushing for new voting restrictions in the aftermath of a Biden win.

Politics with Amy Walter: Washington Tests Biden's Calls for Unity

Friday, January 29, 2021

Plus, a look at how some Republican state legislators are pushing for new voting restrictions in the aftermath of a Biden win.

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How President Biden Will Tackle the Economic Crisis

Friday, January 22, 2021

Plus, a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' ascent to the White House. 

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What Happens to President Trump's Grip on the GOP Following Two Impeachments?

Friday, January 15, 2021

Plus, a look at what happens to radicalized users once they're deplatformed.  

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How President Trump Attempted to Subvert Democracy

Friday, January 08, 2021

Plus, a look at how Democrats in Georgia ignored conventional wisdom by running progressive candidates for Senate and won both seats as a result. 

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How a Pro-Trump Mob Breached the U.S. Capitol

Thursday, January 07, 2021

Wednesday's failed security measures have raised questions regarding the safety provisions in place to protect members of Congress and the U.S. Capitol building. 

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How Organizers in Georgia Are Pushing Youth Turnout Ahead of the Senate Runoff Election

Monday, January 04, 2021

A day ahead of Georgia's runoff elections, The Takeaway examines the role that young voters will play in one of the most consequential elections in modern history. 

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How the Pandemic Changed Our Relationship with Big Tech

Thursday, December 31, 2020

The Takeaway looks back at our collective reliance on companies like Amazon and Google, and how it feels to be a consumer while attempting to reckon with the ethics of Big Tech. 

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