Caravan Migrants Face Mexican Protesters on Road to U.S. Border 

Protesters shouted, "Mexico First" against caravan migrants.

Fleeing Violence and Discrimination: Life for LGBTQ People in Central America 

Diego Molina, a volunteer for Dike LGBTI in El Salvador, describes what it's like for LGBTQ+ people in El Salvador and throughout Central America. 

What Emergency Responders Face on the US-Mexico Border

One anthropologist and emergency responder talk about working on the border, and what it revealed about the people crossing, and then those tasked with coming to their aid.

El Chapo's Trial is Opening a Can of Worms: Mexican Government Corruption

How has the Mexican government been dealing with the War on Drugs?

California's Deadly Wildfires: What Caused It? 

Officials are investigating whether power lines owned by the state’s largest utility started the fires.

Guests:

Maureen Meyer

Ieva Jusionyte

Diego Molina

Keegan Hamilton

Steven Dudley

Ted Goldberg 

The Camp Fire Creates a Humanitarian Crisis

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Northern California, where more than 10,000 families have lost their homes.

'He's a Champion': The Lost and Found Pets of the Camp Fire 

When the Camp Fire roared through Paradise in Northern California, many had to leave their pets behind as they fled. Some lucky families have gotten them back. 

Democratic Sweep of Orange County Delivers Near Fatal Blow to the California Republican Party

Orange County had been the birthplace of modern American conservatism.

Neo-Nazis Infiltrate the U.S. Military in New PBS Doc

Incidents of hate crimes jumped 17 percent between 2016 and 2017.

At Soul Fire Farm, Agricultural Activists Work to Alleviate Racial Food Injustice

Soul Fire Farm is a people of color-led organization, serving communities outside Albany, New York.

Guests:

Michelle Wiley

Mark Z. Barabak

A.C. Thompson

Soul Fire Farm

Laura and Chris Smith

Kermit

Counting on Election Integrity in Florida

Machine meltdowns, recounts and who's responsible? 

The Money Behind the Midterms

More than $5 billion was spent by candidates alone in this year's midterm elections, with roughly 90 percent of Congressional elections going to the candidate who spent the most.

Why Attorney General Races Draw National Attention (and Donations)

As the state’s “top lawyer,” the stakes are high for an attorney general — but the cost of running a successful election is even higher.

Guests:

Sheila Krumholz

Patrick Ruffini

David Smiley

Erin Hill

James Tierney

"We Had to Drive Through a Wall of Flames": Escaping the Camp Fire

Four survivors of the devastating Camp Fire tell us their stories of escape and trying to forge ahead.

Director Steve McQueen on "Widows," A Thriller Tailor-Made for 2018

“12 Years a Slave,” director Steve McQueen sits down with The Takeaway to discuss “Widows," his new movie that balances an action-heavy plot with heavier themes.  

Tanzania Escalates Violence Against LGBTQ People  

Hundreds have fled a government crackdown on the nation’s queer community.

Theresa May's 600-Page Plan to Save Brexit

Although British Prime Minister Theresa May has convinced her Cabinet to back her Brexit deal, she’s in for the fight of her life to do the same with Parliament.

Guests:

Jason Douglas

Michael Bridges

Margaret Llamas

Miriah Williams 

Jessica Shelton

Steve McQueen

Amazon Comes to the Neighborhood 

On Tuesday, Amazon named Long Island City, New York, and Arlington, Virginia as the cite of their HQ2 locations. So what are the terms of the deal?

Scotland Aims to Stamp Out Homophobia Through LGBTQ Education

Last week, Scotland became the first country in the world to mandate the teaching of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex rights in the school curriculum.

The Trouble with Wildfire Evacuations

With wildfires, nothing is certain. Preparing ahead of time, while important, only increases your chance of a successful evacuation because every fire is different.

Guests:

Daniel Geiger

Robert McCartney

Emma Green

Jordan Daly

Doctors On Gun Violence: "This Is Our Lane" 

The NRA told doctors to "stay in their lane," and not take on the issue of gun violence. Doctors said: no way.

How Criminal Justice Fared in the Midterms — and Why Conservative Support Mattered

Criminal justice reform was on the ballot in at least a dozen states, and conservative support was crucial in several victories. 

Michelle Obama Shines Light on Infertility Struggles of Black Women

In her memoir, Michelle Obama opens up about her experience with a miscarriage and IVF. It has placed a focus on the issues that black women deal with when it comes to fertility.

Guests:

Dr. Sue Bornstein

Dr. Megan Ranney

Nicole Lewis

Bill Hammond

Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith