Gender

“I Felt the System Was Raping Me All Over Again”: Senator McSally Reveals Sexual Assault in the Military

Republican Senator Martha McSally from Arizona shared her story of assault in the military. Reports show things have not changed much since her rape by a superior officer.

Trans Athletes Navigate the World of High School Sports

As more high school students come out as trans, their experience as athletes can vary greatly depending on where they live. 

Trump Rescinds Drone Strikes Transparency Order

President Trump rolled back an Obama-era measure that requires the military and CIA to publish data on drone strikes carried out in non-combat zones. 

Guests:

Patricia Murphy

Lory Manning

Katie Barnes

Jeremy Scahill

Ned Price

Does America Have a Drinking Problem?

Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s teenage drinking habits came under scrutiny at last Thursday’s Senate hearing.

Trump’s Father Funneled Hundreds of Millions to Son, Through Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud

President Trump says he is a self-made man. But by age 8 he was a millionaire.

Desperation in Indonesia as Earthquake and Tsunami Death Toll Rises

What are the logistical difficulties of providing aid to Indonesia, in response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami?

Rethinking Recidivism as a Measure of Our Justice System

Fear of going back to prison hangs over many people making the transition to life after incarceration. Some experts say, low recidivism is a bad measurement of success.

Everything You Really Need to Know about Paying for College 

Finding the right college and figuring out how to pay for it can be a daunting task, but a new project aims to make things simpler for students and their families.  

Guests:

Gabrielle Glaser 

Christina Mair

Jenny Johnson Ware

Kate Dischino

Bruce Western

Beth Kobliner

You can connect with The Takeaway on Twitter, Facebook, or on our show page at TheTakeaway.org.

All this week, The Takeaway is talking about men. The Takeaway speaks with two experts about why they’re optimistic for the future of masculinity; Since the Parkland shooting, comedian and actor Michael Ian Black has been thinking critically about how masculinity is shaping our youth; a former NBA player spent most of his life running away from his experience of childhood sexual abuse, until it caught up to him; a man who was assigned female at birth and then transitioned to male in his mid-20s on how he has reckoned with how to avoid reinforcing gender norms in his everyday life; and a mother of three sons, on the challenges of raising black boys.

You can connect with The Takeaway on Twitter, Facebook, or on our show page at TheTakeaway.org.

March 01, 2018: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a decision that may allow the government to place some immigrants under indefinite detention. The Takeaway brings you the latest, plus a look at a new project on life and death in Oakland, California from the show “Snap Judgement,” what’s next for the widow of the Pulse mass shooter; a look at the ties between North Korea and Syrian chemical weapons; and how the #MeToo movement has given women new opportunities. 

Jan. 16, 2018: This Friday is the deadline to fund the government, and the future of 800,000 young immigrants are wrapped up in that legislative fight. Andrea Bonilla, a sophomore at Lafayette College who came to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant when she was 5 years old, shares her story. Plus, a look at sanctions and new strategies for dealing with North Korea; new leadership in the Garden State; turmoil in Missouri politics; a court case that could have major implications for social media privacy; and a conversation about rethinking consent in the #MeToo era. 

Dec. 25, 2017: More than three months after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the overwhelmingly Christian island is still struggling to put the pieces back together. A look at how Puerto Ricans are celebrating on Christmas Day, plus an analysis of America’s homeless population; how the #MeToo movement shaped 2017; a posthumous work by Mark Twain; and Leslie Odom Jr., star of the hit musical “Hamilton,” on his new creative projects and Christmas album. 

Jan. 02, 2017: From the global tech Cold War to U.S.-Iran relations, The Takeaway explores the top 10 risks facing the world in the new year. Plus, a look at a wave of protests rocking Iran; the coming fight over entitlement programs; minimum wage increases across the country; legal marijuana and restorative justice in California; and hopes and fears for the #MeToo movement in 2018. 

Jan. 09, 2018: Outrage ensued after the ACLU found out that New Jersey had banned a book about mass incarceration. But censorship is a common tool used by officials to control prisoners. The Takeaway has that story, plus a look at President Trump’s latest immigration actions; privacy rights before the Supreme Court; a potential criminal case linked to the Flint water crisis; systemic school problems in Baltimore; and the careers that have been crushed by sexual harassment. 

Dec. 18, 2017: Some say the right-wing “feedback loop” is pushing President Trump to discredit the FBI and fire Robert Mueller. The Takeaway has that story, plus a look at pass through businesses and the GOP tax bill; why the CDC is forbidden from using seven key words; the unintended consequences of bitcoin; major football changes in Canada; how coastal communities are coping with beach erosion; and the ways journalists are covering the #MeToo era. 

Dec. 13, 2017: After a heated and very close special election in Alabama, Democratic candidate Doug Jones will be the state’s next U.S. senator after he beat Roy Moore in a special election on Tuesday. A look at the results of this controversial race, plus the future of public lands and national parks under President Trump; the new picks for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; why drugs can be so expensive in the United States; and a viral piece of fiction that is striking a cord in the #MeToo era.