Health Jan 11 How to protect yourself from the health hazards of wildfire smoke Vast plumes of smoke and ash from the California wildfires are threatening the health of people miles away, and has led both the Biden administration and Los Angeles County to declare public health emergencies. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Russell…
Arts Jan 11 Why ‘vertical shorts’ for mobile phones are taking off in the entertainment industry Most of the video entertainment we watch these days isn’t at the movies, on TV or even on a computer — it’s on a smartphone. To cater to these changing habits, companies are turning out bite-sized soap operas for phone…
World Jan 04 How human trafficking victims are forced to run ‘pig butchering’ investment scams An investment scam called “pig butchering” has cost victims around the world an estimated $75 billion in just the last four years, and it's not just the targets who are being harmed. The imposters on the other end of the…
Nation Dec 22 A therapist’s advice for dealing with the pain of family estrangement during the holidays The picture-perfect image of happy families at holiday gatherings isn’t reality for everyone. According to a Harris poll conducted in November, about 18 percent of those surveyed said they had only limited interactions with their immediate family. Some of our…
World Dec 07 Notre Dame’s ceremonial reopening also marks Trump’s return to the world stage Against the Paris skyline, the Notre Dame Cathedral has risen from the ashes with its official reopening Saturday. Dozens of world leaders, diplomats and celebrities attended the celebration of the monument’s rebirth, including a high-profile return to the global spotlight…
Nation Dec 07 Drunk driving in the U.S. rose in recent years. Would a lower legal limit improve safety? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, drunk driving crashes are as much as 40 percent higher between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than the rest of the year. The legal blood alcohol limit in the U.S. is…
Politics Dec 01 Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to lead the FBI As he continues stocking his new administration with staunch loyalists, President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated Kash Patel to be FBI director. Patel claims that the FBI is part of what he calls the “deep state” conspiracy against Trump and his…
Nation Dec 01 Tips for navigating political divisions to find common ground at holiday gatherings The presidential election laid bare political fault lines across the country, stark divisions that can be even more intense when they involve loved ones. William Brangham speaks with Jamil Zaki, a professor of psychology at Stanford University and author of…
Nation Nov 23 What Trump’s latest picks mean for the future of U.S. public health policy Trump has made his picks for key public health roles in his administration, nominating family medicine doctor and Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to be the next surgeon general, Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary to lead the FDA,…
Politics Nov 17 Why American evangelical Christians have deep ties to supporting Israel Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long held a strong pro-Israel stance, one that’s deeply rooted in his evangelical Christian faith. Now, as Trump’s pick to serve as ambassador to Israel, he could be integral in shaping U.S. diplomacy in…