Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

Breaking Down President-elect Biden's Priorities in the Middle East

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Next year, when President-elect Biden takes over as Commander-in-Chief, shifting back towards Obama-era policies with Iran will be just one of his priorities in the Middle East. 

The Hurricanes in Central America May Lead to More Migration Towards the U.S.

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Hondurans are angry at their government's handling of the crisis.

How to Recover from Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, November 19, 2020

No matter who you are, there’s a good chance you or someone in your life is experiencing some form of burnout right now.

Conflicts Have Escalated in the African Nations of Nigeria and Ethiopia

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Conflicts have escalated in the African nations of Nigeria and Ethiopia and could present challenges for a Biden/Harris administration.

"What They Were Fighting For, We're Still Fighting For Today": Letitia Wright and Steve McQueen on Bringing 'Small Axe' to the Screen

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

For his latest project, the British filmmaker decided to return home to direct not just one, but five movies that make up the anthology series, 'Small Axe.'

Suquamish Tribal Chairman on How a Biden Administration Can Avoid Taking Native Voters for Granted

Monday, November 16, 2020

The Chairman of the Suquamish Tribe joins The Takeaway to discuss the role of Native voters in the 2020 election and why the next Secretary of the Interior should be Native American.

Making Sense of Mixed Messaging from Public Officials on COVID-19

Monday, November 16, 2020

As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across the country, the lack of coordinated responses between federal, state, and local governments is taking its toll.

Joking From a Distance: Jo Firestone on Teaching a Comedy Class During a Pandemic

Monday, November 16, 2020

The Takeaway speaks with Jo Firestone about how he had to adapt to a new teaching style once COVID-19 struck.

What Media Outlets Failed to Learn from Four Years of Covering President Trump

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Takeaway looks at how Donald Trump changed the relationships between the presidency and the media, as well as the media and the public, during his time in office.

How a Biden Administration May Change Dynamics with Mexico and Central America

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Will Biden scale back many of the agreements made with Central American countries?

What a Biden Victory Means to Leaders Around the World

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Over the weekend, leaders from around the world moved quickly to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their election win.

Voting: What We Learned and What Needs to Change for the Future

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Voter suppression, disenfranchisement, and the pandemic: how we can improve future elections.

The Trump Campaign Mounts Legal Challenges in Multiple States Following Biden’s Win

Monday, November 09, 2020

President Trump has yet to concede in the 2020 presidential election, and the Trump campaign has already announced a number of legal challenges to the results.

President-elect Biden Faces Uphill Battle to Unify Deeply Polarized Nation

Monday, November 09, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden campaigned on a message of unity, but the political climate that Biden is entering is still incredibly polarized.

Breaking Down Michigan's Close Election Results

Thursday, November 05, 2020

The Takeaway checks in on the results of the presidential and senate elections in Michigan and the key parts of the state that may have tipped the scales in these close races.

Julián Castro on Election Results and This Moment of Uncertainty

Wednesday, November 04, 2020

Julián Castro weighs in on the election results so far.

Election 2020: What We Know—and Do Not—Know

Wednesday, November 04, 2020

Amy Walter discusses the major takeaways from election night. 

Biden Wins Wisconsin by a Razor Thin Margin

Wednesday, November 04, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden has won Wisconsin, flipping it from 2016 when President Donald Trump won the state.

Election Day 2020: Dispatches from Battleground States

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

The Takeaway hears from local reporters on how the voting process has been up to Election Day in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania.

A Votar: Tracing the History of Voter Suppression Against Latinos in the United States

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

As the next part of our series, "A Votar," The Takeaway delves into the long legal and cultural struggle for Latino voting rights in the United States.