Oct 16 The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Michael Rey and Oriana Zill…
Oct 16 The hopes and risks of bringing humanoid robots into our homes Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with…
Oct 09 Inside the U.S. negotiations to free the Oct. 7 hostages Before the Oct. 7 attacks, the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia were on the brink of a historic agreement. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how close they were to normalization, the rush to release hostages and the U.S. response…
Oct 09 Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator…
Oct 02 Inside the U.S.-China battle to lead the AI revolution President Trump wants artificial intelligence companies to police themselves, all in the name of winning the race with China. Are the U.S. and China on a path of unstoppable AI competition? Or should the world’s AI leaders collaborate? Compass Points…
Oct 02 How a rare genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat or prevent dementia Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia, but researchers have now identified some individuals who share a rare genetic predisposition to developing a type of this tragic disease. Could studying these families unlock new…
Sep 25 Russia tests NATO with increasingly aggressive tactics in Europe Key European leaders are sounding the alarm over Russian aggression, warning that Vladimir Putin is planning attacks aimed at testing NATO’s security alliance. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses those concerns with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and two former U.S.
Sep 25 How much privacy is left in an age of surveillance? We are all being watched in ways we never imagined, including vehicle tracking, facial recognition technology and data mining. What does all this digital surveillance mean for the right to privacy? And as a backlash over this monitoring grows, what…
Arts Sep 22 2 years after the storm, graphic novel shares stories of Hurricane Helene survivors Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeast, many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. A new project has chronicled their journey, using what might seem like an unlikely medium: a graphic novel.
Sep 18 Inside Iran: A reporter's account of living through war and economic strangulation In Iran, prices are soaring, gas lines are growing and leaders are becoming harder-line. Reza Sayah is the PBS News Hour’s special correspondent in Tehran and sat down with Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin to discuss what it has been…