T.J. Raphael appears in the following:
U.S. Options From Iraq to Ukraine
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
The White House continues to pivot between Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine and the Islamic State in Iraq. Are there any good options left for the Obama Administration?
Cracking the Myths About 'Evil' Genetically Modified Food
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Activists have long condemned GMOs for a host of problems, but the pro-nature movement may have turned anti-science, and it's threatening our ability to feed the world.
Today's Takeaways: A Labor Day Special
Monday, September 01, 2014
This Labor Day, The Takeaway is all about hard work.
The Takeaway Weekender: The Summer of 2014, Racial Diversity, and Rewriting Memories
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Welcome to The Takeaway Weekender!
Why the Summer of 2014 Was Great
Friday, August 29, 2014
Three supermoons. A girl dominated the Little League World Series. It wasn't hot and gross. As the summer sun sets this Labor Day Weekend, let's remember how good we've had it.
Ebola Virus Could Spread to 20,000
Friday, August 29, 2014
The Ebola virus has spread to yet another country in Africa. And now officials at the World Health Organization say that the virus could afflict more than 20,000 people.
Into The Heart of the Jihadist Ideology
Friday, August 29, 2014
How, really, is a homegrown terrorist born? Today The Takeaway explores how the grassroots mentality of ISIS is creating pockets of homegrown terrorists around the world.
Putin to Ukraine: You Are The New Nazis
Friday, August 29, 2014
Earlier today, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued some harsh words, saying that Ukrainian leaders are behaving like Nazis.
Examining The Inner Workings of ISIS
Friday, August 29, 2014
Newly seized documents reveal the organizational structure of ISIS—where its leaders come from, and how they became involved with the insurgent group.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Tech
Friday, August 29, 2014
Tech is one the fastest growing sectors of the American economy, but women continue to only represent a small portion of the workforce.
New Drugs Allow Abortions to Move Beyond Clinics
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Do you need a doctor to perform a safe abortion? One physician designed a program that provides access to a combination of abortion drugs and instructions on how to use them.
Can Obama Get a Climate Deal Without Congress?
Thursday, August 28, 2014
The Obama Administration is looking to use executive authority in order to get an international agreement on climate change without Senate approval.
Police Departments Lose Military Equipment
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Over 150 police departments have been suspended from a controversial Pentagon program that transfers military equipment to state and local police. Among the reasons—they lost weapons.
ISIS: America's Next War?
Thursday, August 28, 2014
After years at war, the United States is ramping up military involvement in Syria and Iraq, and the risk of another long, drawn-out conflict looms large.
Say Goodbye to Bad Memories
Thursday, August 28, 2014
What if you could take any one unpleasant memory and rewrite it to have sunnier associations? Researchers say they’ve managed to transform bad memories into good ones in mice.
Despite Gazan Cease-Fire, No Long-Term Peace Plan
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Israel and Hamas finally agreed to a cease-fire this week. But many say the deal hardly addresses most of the underlying problems that prompted this summer of fighting.
America Is Over The Burger
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Millennials, in particular, are turning away from hamburger chains, but coffee sales are booming, and the deal between Burger King and Tim Hortons is right in step with those changes.
The Search for Diverse Children's Books
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Patrik Henry Bass discusses his new book, "Zero Degree Zombie Zone," a children's fantasy tale that pits African-American middle schoolers against zombies.
Diversity in Friendships: Should We Care?
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
We make very conscious decisions about who our friends are—about how we make friends and break off friendships—but do we really think about the backgrounds of our friend?
A New War Front for Russia & Ukraine
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Talks between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were inconclusive on Tuesday, as a new front in Ukraine's fight with Russian-backed separatists opened in southern Ukraine.