Surviving R. Kelly Show Runner Discusses Verdict
On Monday, A New York jury found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty on all 9 counts against him which included racketeering and sex trafficking charges. We speak with dream hampton, showrunner and executive producer of the docu-series “Surviving R. Kelly” about what this conviction means to her and Kelly’s numerous victims.
Grassroots Organizers Reimagine Public Safety in San Antonio
The Takeaway speaks with Ananda Tomas, the current Executive Director for ACT 4 SA about reimagining public safety in San Antonio.
Civil Rights Activist Desmond Meade Named MacArthur "Genius"
Like in previous years, the work of this year’s fellows reflect the political, scientific, and cultural landscape of the past year. They’re doing everything from forecasting viruses to excavating the history of racial violence along the Texas-Mexico border. For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with one of this year’s MacArthur fellows. Desmond Meade is a civil rights activist and executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
Today's Transformational Takeaway
Learn more about Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Ranger.
For transcripts, see individual segment pages.