Science Nov 13 How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water So-called forever chemicals are both harmful to our health and are everywhere. Studies have found them in women's breast milk and even in rain falling in Tibet. A new book tells the story of how these extremely durable chemicals became…
Nation Nov 11 ‘The Gales of November’ explores the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and the legend it inspired This week marks 50 years since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank while crossing Lake Superior. The shipwreck, which killed all 29 men aboard, became the most well-known wreck to ever occur on the Great Lakes. William Brangham recently spoke with…
Politics Nov 07 Tucker Carlson’s interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes exposes rift among Republicans This week, a task force dedicated to fighting antisemitism reportedly decided to cut ties with the conservative Heritage Foundation. It comes after the think tank’s president, Kevin Roberts, defended Tucker Carlson’s interview with a far-right, antisemitic activist. The infighting has…
Health Nov 06 The potential impact of lowering the cost of weight loss drugs Millions of Americans will soon have direct access to popular weight-loss drugs at far lower prices than they pay now. That’s due to a deal announced between President Trump and pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. William Brangham discussed…
Politics Nov 05 Trump’s unpopular, harmful policies fueled Democratic wins, says Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the winner of Virginia's lieutenant governor's race, defeating former conservative talk radio host John Reid. Hashmi joined William Brangham to discuss the issues that fueled her victory and those that powered Democratic gains across…
Politics Nov 04 Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia’s governor’s race, flipping control from GOP In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman to serve as governor. The former three-term congresswoman is the projected winner in the race over Republican Winsome Earle-Sear. Liz Landers and William Brangham report on that race and more.
Politics Nov 03 How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party More than 730,000 New Yorkers have already cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's mayoral election. It’s a race with big stakes for the city and beyond. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has vaulted from a relatively unknown state legislator to the frontrunner…
Politics Oct 31 Government shutdown threatens critical funding for Head Start programs As the government shutdown continues, several key programs are at risk. One of them is Head Start, the federal program that provides early childhood education, health and food support for low-income families. William Brangham discussed the potential impacts with Tommy…
Politics Oct 31 Brooks and Capehart on the pressure to end the government shutdown New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the government shutdown barreling toward the date when funding begins to lapse on some government benefits, President Trump suggests…
World Oct 31 Art crime investigator breaks down the brazen jewel heist at the Louvre Three of the four members of the so-called “commando team” allegedly behind the brazen heist at the Louvre are in custody. Thieves posing as construction workers broke through a balcony window at the museum, ransacked two cases of royal jewels…