T.J. Raphael appears in the following:
Investigating the Legacy of the McMartin Child Abuse Trial
Thursday, September 10, 2015
A new book documents how fear and bad research swept hundreds of children into costly and unfounded investigations of child abuse in the 1980s.
A New Frontier in Drone Strikes
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Two more countries, the United Kingdom and Pakistan, join a small group that have killed human targets using armed drones.
Childhood Mortality Hits Record Low
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
For the first time, the number of deaths of children under the age of five has dipped below 6 million—a number that hovered around 12.7 million per year in 1990.
Venus Vs. Serena: The Ultimate Sibling Rivalry
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
Serena Williams is vying for her first ever Grand Slam. But to get there, she had to face her sister Venus, in what was their 27th meeting. We reflect on their complex rivalry here.
Syrian-American: The Drowned Boy on The Beach Could've Been Me
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
"I was born in Syria," says Takeaway listener Hassan Shibly. Had he grown up there, he says he may have "drowned trying cross the Mediterranean as a refugee."
On Board a Refugee Rescue Ship
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Doctors Without Borders rescued 1,658 displaced refugees crossing the Mediterranean last week. An emergency coordinator for a rescue ship tells us what exactly happens on board.
How Refugees Could Boost the European Economy
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Europe's population is aging at an alarming rate. An influx of migrants could help jump-start the workforce and save the E.U. from economic uncertainty.
More Than 100 Million Wills Made Public Online
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
For more than 100 million Americans, their dying wishes are now available online, thanks to a three-year digitization project by the genealogical research firm Ancestry.
The Power of An Iconic Image
Friday, September 04, 2015
After a photo of a drowned Syrian toddler went viral, we discuss how images can define a conflict. Warning: The photos in this story may be distressing to some viewers.
Kim Davis is In Jail. Here's What's Next For the Religious Freedom Debate.
Thursday, September 03, 2015
A federal judge in Kentucky has found Davis in contempt of court for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses. But that doesn't mean this issue is settled.
Chinese Military Cuts 300,000 Troops
Thursday, September 03, 2015
The People's Liberation Army will see a reduction of 300,000 military personnel, a move not necessarily aimed at reducing the military's capability.
Why Technology May Be Killing Your Relationship
Wednesday, September 02, 2015
Email. Twitter. Facebook. Netflix. How important is it to be technologically compatible with your other half?
Supporting Immigrant Students in Miami
Wednesday, September 02, 2015
A teacher describes a community that embraces diversity.
The Death of the Summer Job
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
The summer job as we once knew it has become somewhat of an archaic concept, but don't be too quick to call today's youth lazy. Here's what's behind the summer's drop in teen employment.
Shell Invests Billions Into Arctic Drilling
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
For the first time in more than two decades, Royal Dutch Shell is preparing to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska's northwest coast.
How National Landmarks Get Their Names
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
Mount McKinley is now Denali. The Takeaway explores the history of national landmarks, how their names have changed over the years, and whether they should be changed back.
Austria Tightens Borders As Refugees Pour In
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
After 71 dead migrants were found abandoned in a truck on a highway last week, Austrian police officers have began conducting spot-checks of vehicles that are entering from Hungary.
Food Fight: How Chinese Spying Threatens U.S. Agriculture
Friday, August 28, 2015
After Chinese agriculture officials were caught spying, some FBI bureaus have made agriculture technology the number two most important security issue, second only to terrorism.
Florida Lawmakers Play Politics With Voting Districts
Friday, August 28, 2015
Florida’s high court ruled that the legislature needs to redraw the state’s Congressional districts because they favored Republicans to heavily. But no resolution has been reached.
Pushy Powerful Parents: The Home-School Lobby Under Fire
Friday, August 28, 2015
Home-schooling is on the rise across the country. Some states hardly regulate the practice, and one lobbying group hopes to keep it that way.