Health Sep 18 Investigation links Georgia’s abortion ban to preventable deaths of 2 women We’re learning more about the effects of abortion restrictions enacted after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. ProPublica found at least two women in Georgia who died after being unable to get either a legal abortion or timely…
Arts Sep 14 GeoGuessr star player Trevor Rainbolt’s tips for success in the popular geography game A popular online geography game is taking players around the globe, one Google Street View image at a time. John Yang speaks with Trevor Rainbolt, perhaps the game’s most famous player, for a look inside the world of GeoGuessr.
Politics Sep 08 New book explores how Gen Z’s politics differ from previous generations In the last three elections, voter turnout hit record highs among those born after 1997. This year, both the Harris and Trump campaigns are heavily courting this generation. A new book, “The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters…
Health Sep 07 What a court ruling means for the future of pollution in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Many studies have shown that the burden of air pollution in the United States disproportionately falls on racial minorities, especially Black Americans. In August, a federal judge barred the EPA and DOJ from using part of the Civil Rights Act…
Politics Sep 06 Trump appeals to overturn sexual abuse, defamation case after hush-money sentencing delay The 2024 presidential campaign is entering the final weekend before the critical first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. While the vice president huddles with her team for debate prep, the Republican nominee was in federal court fighting to…
World Sep 02 Amid massive protests across Israel, Netanyahu rejects calls to reach cease-fire deal Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he would not join cease-fire talks over his demand that Israel remain in control of Gaza's border with Egypt. He spoke after thousands of workers walked off their jobs following a night of protests over…
Politics Sep 02 How union workers in battleground states could swing the election With a little more than two months to go to the general election, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are fighting to win key Midwestern states like Michigan. Both candidates are determined to get as much of the…
Politics Sep 02 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how candidates are appealing to working-class voters NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join John Yang to discuss the latest political news, including how both presidential campaigns are trying to appeal to working-class voters and former President Trump's shifting…
Arts Sep 01 ‘Daughters’ directors on the complex bond between men behind bars and their daughters The relationship between fathers and daughters can play a crucial role in a young girl’s life. But what if the fathers are behind bars? A new documentary, “Daughters,” follows four girls and their fathers preparing for a daddy-daughter dance in…
Economy Sep 01 American households struggle with sky-high energy bills during extreme summer heat As summer temperatures have soared across the nation, so have electric bills as air conditioners work overtime. Every year, nearly 3 million American households have their electricity shut off because of unpaid bills. We hear from people dealing with this…