Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

What Did Jim Jordan Know About Alleged Abuse at Ohio State?

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Former Ohio State wrestlers continue to accuse Congressman Jim Jordan of turning a blind eye toward sexual harassment in the school's athletics department.

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Britain Braces Itself for Trump’s Visit

Thursday, July 12, 2018

President Donald Trump's first official visit to the U.K. since he was elected is expected to be marked by widespread protests.

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How Police Use the Only Thing You Can't Change: Your DNA

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

We continue our police series by looking at the way authorities throughout the country are using our DNA for their criminal investigations.

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Free Laborers No More: All Internships on The Hill Soon to be Paid

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Millions of young people take unpaid internships at industries all over the country every summer, congress included.

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"All this time went by and I'm still in a database": Questions Arise Regarding Police Gang Databases

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

As we look into New York Police Department's gang database, we speak with someone who says he is included, but does not deserve to be on it.

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Trump Administration Halts $10.4 Billion in Payments for ACA Program

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

The money is supposed to help insurance companies balance the costs between lower-risk, cheaper enrollees and higher risk patients. 

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Change the Law by Changing the Judges: Kavanaugh's Nomination Points to Influence of The Federalist Society

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court points to The Federalist Society, a right wing think tank which has been influential in shaping the judiciary for decades.

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Phase Two of Thai Cave Rescue Underway

Monday, July 09, 2018

Eight boys out of the cave, five remain to be rescued. 

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Tennessee Judge Says State Can't Revoke Driver's License Over Unpaid Court Fees

Monday, July 09, 2018

A landmark ruling in Tennessee makes it unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment for the state to revoke a person's driver's license for failure to pay court fees.

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How Officials Use Face Recognition Technology to Track You Down

Monday, July 09, 2018

With Amazon falling under criticism for selling their face recognition technology to law enforcement, we speak with a developer who refuses to sell his technology to authorities.

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Questionable Addition to the 2020 Census

Monday, July 09, 2018

Exploring how the new citizenship question will play out in upcoming weeks.

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"Out of Many, One." But Do We Have One American Identity?

Wednesday, July 04, 2018

E Pluribus Unum — Out of Many, One — is inscribed on the Great Seal of the United States. But do Americans share a common identity unique to this country? We explore that idea.

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For Puerto Rican Evacuees, Uncertainty Looms as FEMA Prepares to End Voucher Program

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

For the nearly 2,000 Puerto Rican evacuees living on the mainland US with help from FEMA's hotel voucher program, uncertainty is a constant as the agency prepares to stop giving aid.

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Yeni's Story: A Migrant Family Reunited

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Beth Fertig, senior reporter with WNYC, speaks with us about Yeni, a Guatemalan migrant woman who was separated from her children by the Trump Administration.

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What Does Patriotism Mean to You?

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

As we head into July 4th, our big question today is this: are you feeling patriotic this year?

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Housing, Equality Big Focuses for SF's New Mayor London Breed

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

London Breed will be the first woman of color to lead San Francisco. 

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Food Aid After Hurricane Maria Was Unhealthy, Researcher Says

Monday, July 02, 2018

Remember the photos of junk food in aid boxes after Hurricane Maria? A researcher says her data shows even the "healthier" food exceeded the recommended fat, sugar and salt intakes.

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Historic Elections: What López Obrador’s Win Means for Mexico

Monday, July 02, 2018

Mexico’s elections were decided on Sunday after months of controversy, corruption, and unprecedented levels of violence towards politicians and candidates. 

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The Migrant Family Reunification Process is Confused and Muddled

Monday, July 02, 2018

A federal judge demanded all separated children be reunited with their parents but the Trump Administration and its bureaucracy does not have a solid plan or infrastructure established.

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"Aftereffect" Podcast Examines Intersection of Race and Disability

Monday, July 02, 2018

When Arnaldo Rios Soto was confronted by police last year, the incident revealed how people of color are less likely to receive adequate care for developmental disabilities.

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