Give Our Take

Check out our latest episode where we discuss a variety of news stories. We start by reflecting on the end of the longest-running Broadway show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, after 35 years and over 13,000 performances. We also cover the recent flooding in Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis' controversial decision to sign a six-week abortion ban. Additionally, we share updates on the tragic shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl in Kansas City and the latest headlines, including the arrest of Jack Teixeira, Clarence Thomas' latest controversy, and McDonald's menu changes. Listen now for all this and more! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/giveourtake https://www.instagram.com/pupstarzrescue Music: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion, by yourtunes

In this episode, we discuss the recent mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, where a former bank employee killed at least five people and injured nine. Additionally, we explore the recent court rulings on the availability of Mifepristone, which has been confusing, to say the least. Analyzing other headlines: Clarence Thomas is in hot water, we discuss the Consumer Price Index release for March, and Dylan Mulvaney's amazing new sponsors, among other stories. Taylor Swift enters her Single Era, and in your Good News Corner: Around the world with these Golden Girls! Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourt... Music: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion, by yourtunes

In this week's episode, we cover protests going on in both Israel and France. Our nation mourns again after another horrific school shooting in Nashville. Pennsylvania has a water problem... maybe. TikTok's CEO gets grilled, and emerges as a "hero of the people." These stories and more... Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake Music: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion, by yourtunes

Lane Moore is an award-winning stand-up comedian, author, writer, director, actor, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist living in New York, New York. She is here to talk about her second and latest book, out April 25th: You Will Find Your People, which uncovers the complex, frightening, and often vulnerable process of building real, healthy friendships and finally creating your chosen family. We then dive into the biggest news this week: Speaking of finding new friends, will former President, Donald Trump be making some new friends behind bars? There's a giant farty-smelling blob headed toward Florida that could majorly mess up Spring Break. More on that potential TikTok ban, and so much more. Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake Lane Moore: https://www.instagram.com/hellolanemoore/ https://www.lanemoore.org/ PREORDER You Will Find Your People: https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-will-find-your-people-how-to-make-meaningful-friendships-as-an-adult-lane-moore/18699308?ean=9781419762567 Music: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion, by yourtunes

It was a big night for Everything Everywhere All At Once which had 7 Oscar wins, including the coveted award for Best Picture. We break down some of the other big moments. In the banking world, customers and tech startups were shaken over the weekend by the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature Bank. Thankfully the Federal Government stepped in and announced that people and companies would in fact have access to their funds. We also dive into some child labor laws, other headlines, and end the episode as always with our Good News Corner. Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake Music: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion, by yourtunes

In this week's headlines: Yet another Ohio train derailment - thankfully this one wasn't carrying hazmat. In some more positive news: After decades in the making, the UN agrees to protect the seas with the UN High Seas Treaty. CPAC was this weekend, we talk about who was there, and who was notably absent. Locally in NYC, Mayor Adams had his constituents scratching their heads after his separation of Church and State remark. President Biden marked the 58th anniversary of Selma’s "Bloody Sunday", stating: The right to vote ... to have your vote counted is the threshold of democracy and liberty. With it anything’s possible." Lastly, could this weekend be the last time we change our clocks? We finish out the episode with some good news. Please give a listen, rate, review, and subscribe. Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake Music: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion, by yourtunes

From an update on SCOTUS and student debt relief to the Dilbert creator's racist rant. We touch upon a wide array of topics this week. Congrats to Michelle Yeoh, and the entire cast of Everything Everywhere All At Once on winning big at the SAG Awards this weekend. Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake Music: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion, by yourtunes

President Biden takes a pit stop in Ukraine, Marjorie Taylor Greene wants another divorce, John Fetterman does what’s right, and we discuss kids' book rewrites. All that, and more... plus our Good News (Donations) Corner! Resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Stay in Touch: https://instagram.com/giveourtake Music: Energetic Upbeat Stylish Pop Fashion, by yourtunes

After taking years off from music, Rihanna rose to the occasion *literally, and handled the halftime show with poise, subtlety, and with a new addition! RiRi wasn't the only one flying high this weekend - with more UAPs making headlines. In other, more disturbing news, three more chemicals have been found on the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in Ohio just over a week ago which has the potential to cause harm... we discuss. We also delve into a few stories out of Florida and round out the episode with some good news.

In this week's episode, we recap Music's Biggest Night (The Grammys.) Congrats to Beyoncé on becoming the most decorated artist in Grammy history, to Kim Petras on becoming the first transgender woman to take home an award, to Lizzo, Harry, and Bonnie Rait! Speaking of performances, a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down after entering U.S. airspace. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks struck southeastern Turkey, causing more than 3,452 deaths. If you are considering donating, here is a list of organizations (courtesy of Time Magazine) to look into that are providing aid: We are a week into Black History Month and each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History chooses a different theme. This year is "Black Resistance." Learn more about them here: https://asalh.org/ Finally, in your Good News Corner: 9-year-old Bobbi Wilson was doing her part to rid her neighborhood of those pesky lantern flies before a neighbor called the police. She's now being recognized for her efforts by Yale's School of Public Health. Follow the podcast: https://instagram.com/giveourtake https://instagram.com/uniqueny_ https://instagram.com/wendywildradio

In honor of our favorite Golden Girl, we dragged the podcasting kit out of hibernation and did our first in-person pod of 2023. Happy Birthday, Jaki! This week we cover all the latest news & current events: Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake https://instagram.com/uniqueny_ https://instagram.com/wendywildradio

Celebration turned into tragedy at a Lunar New Year celebration in California over the weekend. In Florida, the Department of Education has rejected an advanced placement course covering African American Studies. Overseas, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is stepping down, citing the need for a better work-life balance. At only 37, Ardern became the world's youngest female leader in 2017. Back in the states, The Sundance Film Festival was host to some off-screen drama over accessibility. And in other movie news, James Cameron is a boss at the box office. Avatar: The Way of Water, topped $2 billion at the box office this weekend - becoming just the sixth movie in history to reach the milestone. (He has two other films in the top 6!) In sports, the Bills' season is officially over, but they are still winners, with Damar Hamlin making miraculous steps in his recovery and being able to appear at the playoff game to support his teammates. And Good News for reproductive health if you live in New York. Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/giveourtake/ https://www.instagram.com/uniqueny_/ https://www.instagram.com/wendywildradio/

"On this week's episode of 'Give Our Take,' we recognize MLK Day as a day of service and speak about The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, commonly known as The King Center, founded by Coretta Scott King. We also dive into the controversy surrounding ChatGPT: helpful tool? Or a new way to plagiarize? Plus, what one student invented as a way to detect whether text is A.I.-written. A new study from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that 12.7% of childhood asthma in the US is attributable to gas stove use, and while we are certainly keeping our eye on this... it has become the most clickbait-y headline of the week. The Biden administration is in hot water - it looks like classified documents have been found from his VP days, and the President’s personal attorneys are cooperating with the Archives and the Department of Justice. Republicans are using the incident to draw parallels to the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago, where they found more than 300 classified documents 45 brought to his beach house. Finally, in your Good News Corner: An update on the Buffalo hero who saved neighbors during the storm - he's going to the Super Bowl! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/giveourtake/ https://www.instagram.com/uniqueny_/ https://www.instagram.com/wendywildradio/

In this week's episode, Jaki and Wendy offer an update on Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who has made some significant steps in his recovery. Next, we turn our attention to the situation in Brazil, where an insurrection occurred in the country's capital, Brasília, feeling very reminiscent of what happened on January 6th in the United States two years ago. Kevin McCarthy has finally been elected as the house speaker after a record-breaking 15 votes. We discuss the implications of his appointment for the future of the house. In more lighthearted news, Prince Harry has just released a new book, "Spare," and the royal family doesn't appear to appreciate his airing of dirty laundry. Finally, in a heartwarming update, bees are getting vaccinated! Researchers have developed a vaccine to protect bees from diseases that can decimate their populations, helping to ensure the survival of these important pollinators. Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake https://instagram.com/uniqueny_ https://instagram.com/wendywildradio

Happy New Year friends! We're excited to bring you our first news recap of the new year, and in it - we discuss some new laws that have gone into effect. In the market for a new vehicle? Some new incentives may have you considering going electric. Here in NYC, we saw the first legal marijuana recreational dispensary open in the Village. There were quite a few notable losses in just the last week alone: from Soccor legend, Pelé, to Barbara Walters, Pope Benedict XVI, and Vivienne Westwood. We speak about each of their contributions to their respective fields. In money news, some of our favorite billionaires suffered some losses last year, with Elon Musk losing more than anyone - $200 billion. Andrew Tate lost his freedom, but Greta Thunberg won the internet. In your Good News Corner, we talk about strangers upstate who stepped it up to help their neighbors. Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/giveourtake/ https://www.instagram.com/uniqueny_/ https://www.instagram.com/wendywildradio/

We hope you all had a wonderful long Holiday weekend. In this week's episode, winter weather made travel challenging nationwide, stranding thousands of holiday-makers. Speaking of cold holidays, busloads of migrants were left outside of VP, Kamala Harris' home, some very unprepared for the freezing weather. In other DC news, the House passed a $1.7 billion dollar bill to fund the federal government. And speaking of the government: Could TikTok be banned on government devices? Could it lead to a full TikTok ban? We discuss. Locally here in NY, we discuss a political figure who may have embellished his LinkedIn profile. As always, we round up the episode with your Good News Corner. Thank you to YOU, our loyal listeners for tuning in each week. We appreciate you so much -- thanks for being the best part of 2022, and we can't wait to go over the headlines for you next year. Jaki & Wendy Feel free to reach out: https://www.instagram.com/giveourtake/ https://www.instagram.com/uniqueny_/ https://www.instagram.com/wendywildradio/

Yesterday, Argentina won their third World Cup - now soccer (or rather football) fans, can turn their attention to the Women's World Cup, which is taking place in just a few months. Also on this week's pod, the crypto world continues to crumble, and we discuss Donald Trump's "trading cards" and those shocked to discover that these are not tangible items arriving on their doorstep for Christmas. Elon continues to tout free speech by suspending journalist accounts on the bird site, and turns to the internet: should he step down as CEO? In your Good News Corner, New York State takes a step toward ending the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores across the state. Thank you to each and every one of our incredible listeners. We couldn't do this pod without you. Wishing you and yours a happy and safe holiday, and we can't wait to bring you more news in the new year. Love, Jaki & Wendy Follow the pod: https://instagram.com/giveourtake https://instagram.com/uniqueny_ https://instagram.com/wendywildradio

Safely back on the ground after Wendy's belated aerial birthday party, Jaki and Wendy discuss a wide array of topics during this week's episode: From the widespread, impactful, wintery weather blowing through our nation, to some good clean energy news. Also in this episode, Brittney Griner is back on U.S. soil, and we give an update on debt relief forgiveness. The Golden Globe nominations are out and are thankfully a bit more diverse this year. We cover this year's notable nods (and snubs.) In other headlines: You might want to wear your mask as we head into the holidays with the “Tripledemic” - Covid, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus on the uptick. Karen Bass is sworn in as mayor of our nation's second-largest city, and Time's 'Person of the Year' is... Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and please leave us a nice review so we can be more visible. Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake https://instagram.com/uniqueny_ https://instagram.com/wendywildradio

Wendy is still battling sickness post-Covid, but we made the most of her energy to cover the Georgia midterms, the NY Times Iran headline that needed a deeper dive, and updates on China’s Covid regulations. Before the good news corner, we share some Trump headlines, the sad news of a Sesame Street neighbor passing, and much much more.

But it didn't get us down. The Give Our Take ladies have perfect attendance when breaking down the headlines (all thanks to technology.) This week's episode covers the protests in China over strict lockdowns, which are interfering with people's access to life-saving services. Regarding governing here, another record-breaking turnout for early voting in Georgia, with the election just days away. Some good news for marriage equality: a bipartisan agreement is making its way to the floor. And as for those royal teddy bears from the Queen's funeral? All going to children in need ahead of the holiday season. In honor of Giving Tuesday, wouldn't you give us a nice review? Or share this episode with a friend? Follow the show: https://instagram.com/giveourtake https://instagram.com/uniqueny_ https://instagram.com/wendywildradio