Health Dec 12 Ambitious Louisville study seeks to understand impact of trees on our health Trees can add beauty and serenity to a neighborhood -- but can they also improve the health of its residents? In Kentucky, the University of Louisville — with help from the National Institutes of Health and The Nature Conservancy —…
Nation Dec 10 In Maryland, many juvenile offenders languish in prison without parole Nearly a year ago, President Trump signed a bipartisan federal criminal justice reform bill that reduced mandatory sentences. Many states followed suit -- but not Maryland. In collaboration with the University of Maryland’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, John Yang…
Arts Nov 12 Why more media companies want in on the expensive 'streaming revolution' Media companies are spending billions to try to lock in Americans’ entertainment dollars, and on Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company took its efforts to the next level with the launch of Disney+. But with such a broad assortment of streaming…
Arts Nov 04 Enriching the lives of Nashville seniors, one song at a time In Nashville, the nonprofit Music for Seniors connects the city’s musicians with its older residents in an effort to build community and improve seniors’ quality of life. Now, the organization is teaming up with researchers at Vanderbilt University to see…
Economy Nov 01 How this Nashville women's recovery home blends business with bonding Nashville’s Thistle Farms is no ordinary business -- it’s a nonprofit staffed by women who have survived addiction, sexual abuse or trafficking. The organization’s two-year program offers participants housing, free therapy and medical care, as well as opportunities to work…
Arts Oct 25 Julie Andrews on fame, family and favorite movies Legendary entertainer Julie Andrews will receive the American Film Institute’s lifetime achievement award in 2020. In addition to her theatrical career, Andrews has published more than 30 children’s books with one of her daughters, writer and arts educator Emma Walton…
Health Oct 21 Flint fights lead poisoning with farmers markets and cooking classes After a public health crisis in Flint, Michigan, triggered by high levels of lead in the drinking water, a number of programs are working to encourage good nutrition for children in order to prevent recurring effects of the neurotoxin on…
Politics Oct 14 House Democrats in Trump districts tread delicately on impeachment Only seven of the 235 House Democrats have not articulated support for the impeachment inquiry. Each represents a district President Trump won in 2016. John Yang traveled to upstate New York to find out what constituents are saying to one…
Politics Oct 09 Why Nevada's Culinary Union isn't buying Medicare for All In Nevada, a majority-Latino, majority-female union reflects the changing face of U.S. organized labor and the state's increasingly diverse population. Last year, the union was also the most effective Latino voter turnout operation in the state, where Democrats won up…
Health Oct 03 Why Flint residents are still dealing with water worries, 5 years after lead crisis Since 2014, Flint, Michigan, has been synonymous with tainted water. Five years on, not all of the city's residents have access to safe water. Some wait for hours in line to obtain bottled water, while others deal with the physical…