Arts Oct 27 Sudan’s cultural heritage becomes a casualty in its civil war Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Over three years, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed, and nearly 13 million have been forced from their homes. But…
Nation Oct 22 The rise of viral debate videos and their impact on our ability to disagree The assassination of Charlie Kirk brought renewed attention to the ways Americans debate and engage in political dialogue. Kirk was known for his back-and-forth conversations with students and moments that often went viral. Judy Woodruff reports on the spectacle that…
Education Oct 15 How students are faring in Arizona’s voucher program that could be adopted nationwide As the Trump administration throws its weight behind a national school voucher program that it says will give parents more options, critics point to the negative impacts school choice is having on public schools. Arizona introduced the first universal school…
Nation Sep 10 How the Curry and King families are working to unite communities through service Even as racial and economic disparities persist and the Trump administration purges DEI policies in government and at universities, a new partnership aimed at healing racial divides is trying to bring communities across the country together through service. Judy Woodruff…
Arts Aug 28 New Hampshire arts groups face double budget blow as state slashes funding Cuts to the arts at the federal level have been in the news, but some states are also slashing their funding. In New Hampshire, the cultural sector generated some $3.5 billion in revenue in 2023, but arts groups there now…
Arts Aug 21 Tour of giant, brightly colored creatures celebrates artistic heritage of Oaxaca They’re called fantastic animals, brightly colored wooden creatures inspired by the world of Mexican magical realism. Giant versions of these animals are on a tour across the U.S., celebrating Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and promoting diplomacy during a contentious time.
Arts Aug 06 Composer reimagines his Harvey Milk opera while rebuilding life after traumatic injury Harvey Milk’s name returned to headlines after the defense secretary ordered the name of the slain gay rights advocate, who served in the Navy, removed from a naval ship. But Milk’s legacy lives on in other ways, including in an…
Arts Jul 25 Ruth Asawa exhibition celebrates her influential art and extraordinary life The work of artist Ruth Asawa, who died in 2013, is back in the spotlight with a major traveling exhibition. It’s a celebration of not only her work, but also an extraordinary life. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for…
Health Jul 04 The long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes a new normal Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in…
Nation Jun 30 Operation Not Forgotten dedicates FBI agents to cold cases as Native families seek answers For decades, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have experienced disproportionately high rates of murder, rape and other violent crimes. Experts say it's an outcome of generational trauma and systemic abuse. Stephanie Sy reports from New Mexico, where a lack of…