Nation Aug 19 How the ongoing writers’ strike impacts reality and unscripted TV Writers and actors are still on strike as broadcast TV networks head into the fall season, meaning there will be no new episodes of scripted dramas and comedies. Networks are now filling their prime time schedules with 38 hours of…
Nation Aug 13 Why recruiting and confidence in America’s armed forces is so low right now The U.S. military has reached crisis levels of low recruitment, at the same time the American public’s perception of the armed forces is increasingly divided. In a recent Gallup poll, only 60 percent of respondents said they had confidence in…
Nation Aug 12 Child care advocates seek solutions as pandemic-era federal funding winds down The federal government has been using COVID relief funds to support child care programs across the country. That funding is set to expire at the end of September. Susan Gale Perry, CEO of Child Care Aware of America, joins Ali…
Arts Jul 27 Exhibit explores what the American flag symbolizes amid political polarization The American flag is one of the world's most recognizable symbols, but the responses it provokes are anything but uniform. A new museum exhibit in Arkansas explores how such a universal symbol can send so many different messages. Ali Rogin…
Health Jul 23 Extreme heat sends thousands to ERs across the country. Here’s how to stay safe With no end in sight for the extreme heat gripping much of the nation, the sizzling temperatures can quickly become hazardous, and in some cases, deadly. Dr. Aneesh Narang, an emergency medicine physician at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix,…
Nation Jul 22 New report suggests these best practices for reducing crime in America Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to highs not seen in decades. But now, crime trends appear to be shifting. Adam Gelb, president and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, and Thaddeus Johnson, a senior research fellow for…
World Jul 16 Global food security concerns reignite as clock ticks down on Ukraine grain deal The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening…
Health Jul 15 Rural shortages lead to worsened ambulance deserts and delayed medical care Nearly 4.5 million Americans live in “ambulance deserts” — in a medical crisis, they have to wait as long as 25 minutes or more for an emergency medical crew to arrive. Nick Nudell, president of the American Paramedic Association, joins…
Nation Jul 12 ‘The 13th Step’ podcast investigates sexual abuse in substance recovery community New Hampshire’s largest substance abuse treatment network has helped tens of thousands of drug users loosen addiction’s hold over their lives. But a three-year investigation by a local journalist uncovered evidence the group's founder took advantage of his position and…
World Jul 09 How militaries are using artificial intelligence on and off the battlefield Artificial intelligence has been a crucial tool for many nations’ militaries for years. Now, with the war in Ukraine driving innovation, AI’s role is likely to grow. Paul Scharre, vice president and director of studies at the Center for a…