Arts Oct 02 Award-winning baker Bryan Ford on drawing from his Honduran roots Bryan Ford catapulted to prominence during the pandemic's bread-making frenzy, inspiring millions online with innovative twists on sourdough bread, all while celebrating the baking cultures of Latin America. For our Weekend Spotlight, Geoff Bennett spent some time in the kitchen…
Economy Oct 01 What to know about the reeling financial markets right now The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw its worst September since 2002 and its worst monthly drop since March 2020. And the S&P 500 and NASDAQ are on track to experience their first three-quarter losing streaks since 2009. Roben Farzad, host…
Arts Oct 01 Why a grandmother and grandson are visiting every U.S. national park 92-year-old Joy Ryan and her grandson Brad Ryan have spent the past seven years crisscrossing the U.S. with the goal of visiting every national park. “Grandma Joy’s Road Trip,” as they call it on social media, began after Brad found…
Science Sep 24 Big Oil pledged to fight climate change, but do their actions line up? To prevent catastrophic global warming, international groups say there should be no new investment in fossil fuel projects. The world's biggest energy companies support those goals publicly, but their spending and lobbying suggest they have no plans to slow down…
Nation Sep 17 Why low-income families are struggling to afford diapers The high cost of diapers is an often invisible part of poverty in America. Although more than 5 million babies and toddlers in the U.S. live in low-income families, most government programs don't provide diapers or funding to purchase them.
Arts Sep 04 Singer Michael Bublé on his musical choices, inspirations Throughout his 20-year career, Michael Bublé has been known for the kind of music that seems to transcend generations. For our Weekend Spotlight, Geoff Bennett spoke with Bublé to learn more about the mind behind the voice.
Science Aug 28 Trees across the U.S. face dire threats, new report shows A new report out this week warns that at least 1 in 9 tree species in the U.S. is at risk of extinction. Trees face a host of threats including invasive species, deadly disease and climate change. The data comes…
Nation Aug 28 New documentary shares the stories of children who lived through Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans 17 years ago, with more than 1800 lives lost and more than $100 billion in property damage. Many of those who lived through the storm were children at the time and traumatized…
Education Aug 21 Students face anxieties during return to in-person school While most schools across the country returned to in-person instruction last year, many families opted to stick with virtual learning or switched to homeschooling. And for them, the start of this new school year brings a range of new anxieties.
Science Aug 14 Climate change is worsening heat waves in oceans. Here’s why that’s a problem This summer has seen record-high temperatures around the world, but the damaging effects of heat do not stop at the water's edge. In Europe, the Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing elevated temperatures since May, with deadly consequences for delicate underwater…