Nation Feb 18 After son's suicide, mother says social media platforms are built to addict children Maurine Molach lost her son, David, in 2016 when he died by suicide. She is the co-founder of Parents for Safe Online Spaces, a coalition of families who have lost children to online harms and are bringing similar lawsuits. She…
Nation Feb 12 Trump rolls back landmark policy regulating greenhouse emissions The Environmental Protection Agency repealed its own landmark assessment that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. Until today’s shift, the ‘endangerment finding’ had been the legal foundation for many of the federal government’s climate regulations. William Brangham reports for…
Arts Feb 09 The cultural impact of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show delivered a powerful message and made international headlines. The show was dense with symbolism, including messages of Puerto Rican pride and independence. But it also quickly became a magnet for criticism from President Trump.
Health Feb 06 How effective will TrumpRX be at lowering prescription drug prices for Americans? TrumpRX is now online. The new website lists drugs at reduced rates, with coupon codes to be used at participating pharmacies or directly through manufacturers’ sites. It’s part of Trump’s pledge to lower prescription drug prices, but health policy experts…
Nation Feb 04 Sweeping layoffs at The Washington Post will do 'enormous damage,' former editor says The Washington Post is laying off a third of its workforce across both the newsroom and its business operations, a massive blow at a storied newspaper that has struggled in recent years to stay profitable. Geoff Bennett speaks with Marty…
Arts Jan 27 'Kings and Pawns' explores Jackie Robinson's reluctant testimony against Paul Robeson At the beginning of the Cold War in 1949, Jackie Robinson appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee to disavow the comments of another prominent Black American, actor, singer and activist Paul Robeson. That testimony is the subject of "Kings…
Nation Jan 22 What to expect from the potentially devastating winter storm A sprawling and potentially devastating winter storm is projected to slam a massive swath of the country through the weekend. Heavy snow, life-threatening cold and dangerous ice accumulation are all in the forecast. Geoff Bennett discussed what to expect with…
Nation Jan 19 Minnesota protests enter 3rd week as immigration raids continue In Minnesota, clashes between protesters and federal immigration officers continue into a third week. It comes as the Department of Justice announced its plan to pursue charges against protesters in Minneapolis, while confirming it does not plan to investigate the…
Nation Jan 16 What to watch as Indiana and Miami face off for college football's championship On Monday, Miami and Indiana will fight it out for the College Football Playoff National Championship. It’s a title game almost no one saw coming, featuring a punching-bag turned unlikely powerhouse in the undefeated Hoosiers and a Miami Hurricanes team…
Nation Jan 09 What oil companies need before tapping Venezuela's vast reserves President Trump hosted a group of oil executives at the White House and outlined his plan for American companies to exploit Venezuelan resources. Venezuela sits on more oil than any nation on the planet, but produces just 1% of the…