Shanta is a Senior Producer for The Takeaway, the public radio show and podcast hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry.
She is a passionate content creator and storyteller with more than 20 years in television/digital/film production as well as photography. She loves great movies, great stories and of course great content. In addition to her work for the Takeaway at WNYC, she owns and operates her own photography and video company.
Shanta Covington appears in the following:
Producer Appreciation Weeks: David Escobar
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
David has two radio jobs right now. Besides interning on The Takeaway, he works as a news reporter and host at WFUV which is the NPR member station at Fordham University.
Showing Some Appreciation to David Gebel
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
David Gebel is an executive assistant for WNYC Studios who's been working with the business side of The Takeaway for years.
Producer Appreciation Weeks: Zachary Bynum
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Our digital producer and "senior correspondent on all things Gen-Z" sits down with host Melissa Harris-Perry for some producer appreciation.
Replay: Afro-Latino Representation in Children's Books
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
We hear from three authors on how they are working to increase Afro-Latino representation in children's books.
Buffalo, One Year Later
Monday, May 15, 2023
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown reflects on the tragedy. Plus, Jelani Cobb offers some historical context for race-based violence.
Replay: Policing the Womb
Friday, May 12, 2023
We speak with professor and author Michele Goodwin about the sometimes complicated nature of Mother’s Day and interrogate our relationships with motherhood and the people who birth us.
Montana House Rep. Zooey Zephyr Stands Up For Others
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Montana House Representative, Zooey Zephyr joins us to discuss her censure, trans representation and hopes for the future.
Black Girl Genius Zaila Avant-Garde
Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Zaila Avant-Garde is already a Scripps Spelling Bee winner. She tells us why it's only natural that she wrote one but two new books.
Will There Ever be Justice for Emmett Till?
Monday, May 01, 2023
Carolyn Bryant Donham, the woman whose words prompted the kidnapping, torture and brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955, has passed away.
The Impact of The New York Times' Trans Coverage
Thursday, April 27, 2023
How has the New York Times responded to criticism of its coverage of trans people and issues?
Bozoma Saint John, Urgently Living after Grief
Monday, April 24, 2023
What can loss and grief teach us about living?
Little Richard, the Architect of Rock n' Roll
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A new documentary showcases larger-than-life personality, Little Richard.
Former Olympian Dominique Dawes on Simone Biles, Mental Health, and More
Friday, April 14, 2023
Simone Biles decided to not compete in the Olympics in order to prioritize her mental health.
Holly Robinson Peete, An Advocate for Autism
Friday, April 14, 2023
Actress, author and “gangsta mom of four” Holly Robinson Peete talks about her advocacy work for kids on the autism spectrum and her decision to go public about her son’s diagnosis.
Are "Thoughts and Prayers" Enough?
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Dean Yolanda Pierce reflected on the contributions and challenges of public faith discourse.
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.
Overincarcerating Women and Girls Can't Be What Healing Looks Like
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Data from The Prison Policy Initiative shows a recent rise in the number of women and girls behind bars. Experts say real justice is healing-centered.
Takeaway Book Club: "Somewhere Sisters"
Thursday, March 16, 2023
It’s that time of year and we’re here to spread the reading joy through this year’s Takeaway Holiday Book Club.
Cop City: Week of Action
Thursday, March 09, 2023
Following the police killings of Breonna Taylor in Louisville and protestor Tortuguita in Atlanta, the debate around policing is central in communities across the U.S.
23 MAYORS IN 2023: Satya Rhodes-Conway, Madison, Wisconsin
Wednesday, March 08, 2023
Host Melissa Harris-Perry recently visited Madison, Wisconsin and spoke with Mayor Rhodes-Conway. They strolled to city sights, and talked about the triumphs and challenges for Madison.
