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We'll be hearing from a number of characters at Walla Walla Community College throughout the year. Get to know them here.

Audio Postcard: Get to Know Walla Walla

The Takeaway, Tales from the Tower: Elevator Ride

Alec Lee, a student at Lake Area Tech, and his instructor Corey Mushitz, discuss a unique partnership the college has with Caterpillar dealerships. The program with the construction machinery and equipment company is called ThinkBIG, and it's preparing students for high-skilled jobs in South Dakota. 


Thinking Big at Lake Area Technical Institute

Combat life in the U.S. Army is challenging. But for many veterans, reintegrating into the civilian world after serving in the military presents an entirely different set of difficult obstacles. Kharisma James, a mother and decorated two-time combat veteran of the United States Army, knows these challenges well. In addition to parenting two small children, she's studying full-time and trying to become a nurse at El Paso Community College in Texas—one of the five schools we’re profiling in our "Community College Challenge" series. She tells her story here.

From Combat to Community College

Combat life in the U.S. Army is challenging. But for many veterans, reintegrating into the civilian world after serving in the military presents an entirely different set of difficult obstacles. Kharisma James, a mother and decorated two-time combat veteran of the United States Army, knows these challenges well. In addition to parenting two small children, she's studying full-time and trying to become a nurse at El Paso Community College in Texas—one of the five schools we’re profiling in our "Community College Challenge" series. She tells her story here.


The Takeaway sits down with actress and producer Viola Davis to discuss her work, her activism, and the lack of diversity in Hollywood.

Viola Davis on Getting More Minorities and Women on the Big Screen

This man has a rare condition that allows him to remember almost everything. FULL INTERVIEW IS HERE → http://wny.cc/ZLyDO 

The Man Who Can Remember Everything — Link to Full Interview in Description

Live from the Takeaway Studios:
Marco Benevento performing "In the Afternoon Tomorrow"

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Angel Sanchez, a 33-year-old honors student at the University of Central Florida, received his GED diploma while in solitary confinement, serving a 30-year prison sentence. 

Angel's Story: Prison to the Honor Roll

Our Community College Challenge series continues today as we visit Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, a school that uses a modern city as an innovative teaching tool. 

Using a City as An Innovative Teaching Tool

Democrats in the House of Representatives are staging a sit-in on the floor of Congress today to demand a vote on gun-control before the July 4th recess. Ahead of the sit-in, Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) gave an impassioned speech on gun control on the floor of the House. Takeaway Technical Director Jay Cowit decided to put a beat to the congressman's speech. 


Remix: Congressman John Lewis' Speech to Congress On Gun Control

Ani DiFranco joined The Takeaway to discuss gun violence, racism, and politics as the 2016 election approaches. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW: http://wny.cc/OQOA302fyV2

Ani Difranco on Racism, Gun Violence

Spoken-word poet, activist, and musician joined The Takeaway to discuss protest music in the modern era. Click here for the full interview: http://wny.cc/Jb0z303LFXA

Saul Williams: Look How They Treat Us

Holly Bowling performing the Grateful Dead's Cassidy, live at The Takeaway studios.

Buy The Album Here.

Holly Bowling - Cassidy (Live at The Takeaway)

Sen. John McCain responds to a question from The Takeaway's John Hockenberry about whether he believes President Trump is a victim of the "Greatest Witch Hunt of all Time."

Senator McCain On Trump's Witch Hunt via The Takeaway (WNYC & PRI)

Today, former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Comey Hearings Montage

Former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller is wasting no time assembling his team of attorneys to investigate President Trump and alleged ties between his campaign and Russia. Here's what you know about the key players on his team.

Get Know Robert Mueller's 'A-Team' in 3 Mins

Responses from our listeners, talking about the violent clashes between white supremacists/nationalists and counter-protestors, as well as President Trump's response.

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Takeaway Listeners Give Their Takes On Charlottesville 2017

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Karen And The Sorrows - Back Down To The Dirt

Karen And The Sorrows - Can't Miss What You Never Had

Takeaway Host Todd Zwillich asks Gov. John Kasich whether he would support Donald Trump as a candidate in the 2020 election. His answer follows, unedited.

Todd Zwillich asks Gov. John Kasich if he would support Pres. Trump for 2020 POTUS...

Five Years After Sandy Hook, The National Tragedy Still Stings

Five Years After Sandy Hook, The National Tragedy Still Stings (The Takeaway)

#MeToo Hits Home (The Takeaway)

The Takeaway July 4, 2017

Mark Zuckerberg testifying in front of the Senate on April 4th, 2018.

Important Questions With Mark Zuckerberg

Takeaway callers remember NPR legend Carl Kasell, who passed away on April 17th, 2018.

Takeaway Callers Remember Carl Kasell

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