Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

Do Border Residents Agree with Trump's Insistence on the Wall?

Thursday, January 10, 2019

There are doubts that the wall would actually make much of a difference to the already-enforced border.

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In Their Own Words: Furloughed Workers on Their First Missed Paycheck of the Shutdown

Thursday, January 10, 2019

They're worried about paying their mortgages, racking up debt, and the work they left behind.

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Manafort's Links to Russian Oligarchs Under Renewed Scrutiny Amid Change in Leadership at the Department of Justice

Thursday, January 10, 2019

With William P. Barr set to take over the DOJ, a Paul Manafort court filing reveals new details of Robert Mueller's investigation.

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As "Hamilton" Arrives in Puerto Rico, Questions Over Access Abound

Thursday, January 10, 2019

On Friday, "Hamilton" kicks off a two-week run in Puerto Rico. The production aims to bring tourism and media attention back to the island, but some Puerto Ricans have reservations.

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State-Led Efforts Attempt to Broaden Health Care Coverage

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Two governors and a mayor are attempting to fill the gaps left by the Affordable Care Act.

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"They're Willing to Pay Such a Price": How Women Flee Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Although the Saudi Crown Prince has been seen as a champion for women's rights, women are fleeing his regime.

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An Injunction Could keep L.A. Teachers from the Picket Line

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

A court injunction ordered by the school district could delay United Teachers Los Angeles from going on strike.

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Shutdowns are a Game of Chicken, But Does Anyone Actually Win?

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

If no compromise is reached, the political impasse could make this the longest-running government shutdown in American history. 

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How R. Kelly Built an "Ecosystem Around his Predation"

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

For years in the music and entertainment industry, there’s been an open secret about musician R. Kelly. Everyone knows, but no one wants to talk about it. That may be changing.

Future of Chinese Tariffs Uncertain as American Delegation Arrives in Beijing

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has for decades seen China as an existential threat to American prosperity.

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Is the Consumer Electronics Show Paying Attention to Privacy?

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

The CES will feature the latest technology that may be released in the coming months or years.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Glossy Women's Magazines

Monday, January 07, 2019

For decades, glossy covers and pages dense with advice and ads defined mainstream fashion — and also, feminism. But now some of those magazines are folding. 

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Florida Restored Voting Rights to Former Felons, But There's Confusion Over Implementation

Monday, January 07, 2019

More than a million convicted felons should be able to register to vote on Jan. 8 but some lawmakers say legal action is needed.

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Stuck in Limbo: How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Immigration Courts

Monday, January 07, 2019

Judges, attorneys, and migrants are only a few of the players involved.

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Puerto Rican Women Are Fighting Back Against Systemic Violence on the Island

Monday, January 07, 2019

Puerto Rico has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world.

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Killing of 7-Year-Old Jazmine Barnes Sparks National Response

Monday, January 07, 2019

Two men were arrested over the weekend in connection with the shooting.

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Congress Reconvenes; What Can a Divided Government Hope to Accomplish?

Thursday, January 03, 2019

Democrats take control of the House amid a continuing government shutdown.

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Native American Tribes Have Been Left Reeling by the Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 03, 2019

Many tribal governments rely on federal dollars to pay police officers or to run schools and hospitals.

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Big Pharma Raises Prescription Prices, Undercutting Trump's Presidential Pledge

Thursday, January 03, 2019

With 28 pharmaceutical companies set to raise prices in January, Americans will continue to pay more for prescription medications than any other wealthy country.

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Netflix Pulls Episode of Hasan Minhaj's Show in Saudi Arabia, Highlighting Global Tech Trend

Thursday, January 03, 2019

Responding to a complaint from the Saudi government, Netflix removed an episode of "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj," a form of censorship that frequently plays out across the world.

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