June 06, 2008 
North America, Military
Defense secretary ousts top Air Force officials after nuclear weapons blunders
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
In an unprecedented double firing, Defense Secretary Robert Gates asked for the resignation of two top Air Force officials. Gates cited the mistaken shipment of missile parts to Taiwan and a declining nuclear mission focus in announcing the removal of Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley and civilian secretary Michael Wynne. Noah Shachtman, editor of Wired's National Security Blog "Danger Room," explains the significance.
North America, Military, International , Terrorism and Security, Legal Affairs, Politics
Alleged Sept. 11 planners demand death penalty, martyrdom at military trial
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
North America, Culture, Arts and Entertainment , Sports
Has horseracing's Triple Crown lost its luster?
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
Horse racing is now a $15 billion industry, according to New York Times sportswriter Joe Drape. Joe spoke with The Takeaway about how racing has changed since the days of Seabiscuit, the prospects for Big Brown in this weekend's race, and the incredible popularity of the Times' racing blog, The Rail.
North America, Transportation, Business and Economy
Airlines accelerate cuts as fuel prices soar
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
Vote 2008, North America, Politics
Hillary Clinton's path to a concession
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
Visual Art, North America, Culture, Arts and Entertainment
Art: off the walls, onto the streets
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Leo Duran, Mary Elizabeth Williams
A new exhibit at New York City's PS1 art gallery is created from the camera-phone photos of visitors. Other artists are painting on buildings overlooking the Thames. The Takeaway's culture critic, Mary Beth Williams, talks about the disappearing lines between artist, art and audience.
The show is a co-production of WNYC Radio and Public Radio International,
in collaboration with The BBC World Service, New York Times Radio and WGBH Boston.
