Nation Jun 19 Fauci on his fraught relationship with Trump and the attacks he has faced In the first part of our conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, he discussed his experience leading the country through the two public health crises of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. In the second half of the interview, Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr.
Nation Jun 18 'I had that DNA of caring for people': Fauci discusses new book and life in public health Dr. Anthony Fauci is arguably the world’s most famous doctor and best known for guiding the country through the pandemic. But he has also faced right-wing criticism for assessments and recommendations throughout that period and his clashes with former President…
Nation Jun 17 'They Came for the Schools' details how GOP targeted race and identity in classrooms In 2021, an affluent, suburban school district in Texas gained national attention when parents and local conservative activists falsely accused the district of indoctrinating students with critical race theory. Mike Hixenbaugh's "They Came for the Schools" details how it became…
Health Jun 04 FDA panel rejects attempt to use psychedelic drug for PTSD treatment A key FDA advisory committee rejected the use of a psychedelic drug to help patients struggling with PTSD, questioning its safety and effectiveness. The FDA must now decide whether it will follow suit and reject the use of what's known…
Nation May 30 Nobel-winner Maria Ressa on how the future of journalism and democracy are linked Amid a rise of authoritarians and crackdowns on press freedom worldwide, the future of news and democracy are inextricably linked. Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa has spent nearly 40 years on the frontlines of the battle for press freedom in…
Nation May 29 Sexual abuse of Native American children at boarding schools exposed in new report For 150 years, the United States government sent Native American children to remote boarding schools as part of a systematic effort to seize tribal lands and eradicate culture. Dozens of these schools were run by the Catholic Church or its…
World May 28 Pope apologizes for using slur while discussing opposition to gay men in priesthood Pope Francis issued a rare apology after word broke that he used a derogatory Italian slur referring to gay men while reaffirming his position against their admission to seminaries and priesthood. The Pope made the remark in a closed-door meeting…
Nation May 27 How policing has changed 4 years after George Floyd's murder This month marked four years since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. Floyd’s killing sparked a global uprising and sweeping promises of racial justice and police reform. But four years later, there’s been some…
Nation May 24 What the historic $2.8 billion settlement to pay NCAA players means for college sports In a historic first, the NCAA and the nation’s Power Five conferences reached a deal to pay their athletes. The general terms of a settlement will see the NCAA pay nearly $2.8 billion in damages over 10 years to nearly…
Arts May 23 'Black Twitter' documentary explores its history and cultural impact In its early days, "Black Twitter'' became a driving force in defining pop culture, creating trending hashtags, unforgettable memes and sparking social justice movements. A Hulu docuseries looks at its history, impact and legacy. Amna Nawaz discussed "Black Twitter: A…