Tanzina Vega

A tariff on the paper used in newsprint has put local newspapers in an "untenable situation," says one congressman.  

As families that were previously separated at the U.S.-Mexico border begin to be reunited, we are seeing the chilling effects on the children's mental health.

Citing the "morally repugnant" treatment of migrant families, four members of the Department of Homeland Security's Advisory Council have resigned in protest.

William Reinsch discusses the significance of the Japan-EU trade agreement and it's impact on the United States economy.

Grannies Respond/Abuelas Responden is a group of grandmothers traveling to the US-Mexico border to draw attention to the Trump administration's treatment of migrant families.

Join host Rebecca Carroll and guests Tanzina Vega, Joan Walsh, and Blair Imani for a critical analysis and debate around the question: Is there a statute of limitations on racism?

One Puerto Rican restaurant in New York City showcases its legacy and culture through its food, and passes its cooking traditions down through generations. 

Affordable foods are transformed into trendy, expensive menu items. What then? 

The Treasury Department has relaxed rules requiring political nonprofits to name large donors on tax returns. 

WBEZ's Criminal Justice reporter Patrick Smith discusses the shooting of 37-year-old Harith Augustus.

Exploring what direction the Mueller probe may be headed in based on what we know so far. 

Five years after Black Lives Matter coalesced into a national movement for social and racial justice, co-founder Patrisse Cullors reflects on the group's progress and impact.

Private equity firms are making big money by mailing "live check" loans to desperate people. 

Chef Edward Lee describes American food as a simmering soup that is both layered and complex, but also delicious.

What impact have television food shows had on home cooking in America?  

A new study by the PEW Research Center shows that income inequality is rising rapidly in Asian communities in the U.S.

How are authorities tracking the general public's cell phones?

As the Men's World Cup wraps up in Russia, a look at different kind of soccer tournament — one for the workers who are building the stadiums for the 2022 Cup in Qatar. 

This Friday, there are two films coming out that feature individuals with disabilities. Both continue Hollywood's trend of casting big name, able-bodied stars as disabled characters.

The World Health Organization said in 2015 that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto's popular herbicide Roundup, is a probable carcinogen. Now the courts are stepping in.