Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

Netflix Will Produce its First-Ever Original Series in Africa

Thursday, January 03, 2019

This is significant, not just for opening up streaming business in Africa, but for its cultural impact.

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Ageism in the Workplace: What Can We Do?

Thursday, January 03, 2019

There are many things that workers can do, but the responsibility ultimately lies with employers.

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NASA Space Probe Makes History, Flying Past the Farthest Object Humanity Has Reached

Wednesday, January 02, 2019

The New Horizons space probe flew by a tiny space rock called MU69 — the farthest object humanity has flown by.

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Saudi Arabia is Using Child Soldiers from Darfur for its War in Yemen

Wednesday, January 02, 2019

It is estimated that thousands of Sudanese soldiers have been recruited by Saudi Arabia to fight in Yemen.

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The State of Roe v. Wade

Wednesday, January 02, 2019

Now, just about two years into the Trump presidency, Trump has appointed two Supreme Court judges known for their anti-abortion stances.

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The Ongoing 'Humanitarian Crisis' on the Border, and the Community in El Paso Rallying To Help

Monday, December 31, 2018

More than 2,000 migrants have been released from federal custody into El Paso in the last week.

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The Best and Worst Movies of 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018

The Takeaway's film critic runs through his movie highs and lows from 2018.

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Dear Oscar Grant, 10 Years Later

Monday, December 31, 2018

Oscar Grant was shot and killed on January 1, 2009 by a police officer as he lay on the ground. Ten years later, KQED is gathering messages about what Oscar has meant to people. 

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How Pediatricians Hope to Stop More Child Deaths on US-Mexico Border

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Pediatrics professor Dr. Marsha Griffin has researched conditions in federal custody along the border.

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Wild Swings on Wall Street Have Economists Worried About Recession

Thursday, December 27, 2018

The stock market is not the economy, and the economy is not the stock market. Yet the recent volatility is a troubling sign.

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Indonesia Promises New Tsunami Warning System As Rescue Efforts Continue

Thursday, December 27, 2018

There was no early warning for a tsunami in West Indonesia that left hundreds dead.

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Japan Plans to Start Commercial Whaling Again

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Officials in Japan are facing criticism this week after announcing a plan to bring back commercial whaling by July 2019.

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Federal Government Enters Fifth Day of Partial Shutdown

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

New York Times Congressional reporter Emily Cochrane explains the latest in the partial government shutdown. 

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What You Need To Know About The Fed's Increase and Your Housing Options

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Last week, the Federal Reserve announced an increase in interest rates to a range of 2.25 to 2.5 percent.

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Making America Kinder, One Smile at a Time

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

The Takeaway has a present for you on this holiday: a special episode all about the good deeds that you, our listeners, have shared with us. 

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All Aboard: A Conductor's Everyday Kindness Brings Joy to Commuters

Thursday, December 20, 2018

For our series "America The Kind," we connected a train conductor in California with one of his commuters.

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Minneapolis Hopes to Reduce Racial Inequities Through Residential Rezoning

Thursday, December 20, 2018

The rezoning effort is part of Minneapolis's broader 2040 plan.

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The Ebola Outbreak in the DRC Intensifies in the Lead-up to General Elections

Thursday, December 20, 2018

The DRC's general elections are happening to a backdrop of the Ebola outbreak.

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Trump Administration to Rollback Obama-Era School Discipline Policies That Protect Students of Color

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Simply put, black and brown students are more likely to be arrested or referred to law enforcement.

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Trump Foundation to Shut Down After Agreement

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

The Trump Foundation is shutting down after an agreement was reached with New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood as part of an ongoing lawsuit.

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