Arts Jul 01 History of reality TV and impact on society chronicled in new book 'Cue the Sun!' Reality TV dominates television today. It’s estimated that almost 80 percent of adult viewers watch reality TV shows. But how did we get here? Amna Nawaz spoke with Emily Nussbaum, author of the new book, “Cue the Sun!” that traces…
Arts Jun 27 Detroit showcases queer art in pioneering exhibition This pride month, the city of Detroit plays host to a pioneering exhibition thought to be the first queer international art biennial. "I’ll Be Your Mirror: Reflections of the Contemporary Queer,” showcases more than 800 works from 170 artists from…
Nation Jun 17 How a new male contraceptive gel showing promise in clinical studies works More than 60 years after a birth control pill was developed for women, there is still no similar federally approved drug for men. But promising results from a new gel for men might finally change that. Early results show it…
Arts May 28 Māori poet Tayi Tibble draws on guidance of Polynesian ancestors in 'Rangikura' There’s a new, original voice in the world of poetry. Indigenous New Zealander Tayi Tibble’s poems about what it means to be a young Māori woman have resonated with audiences far beyond her home in the Pacific. Jeffrey Brown met…
Nation May 23 How massive, feral goldfish are threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem For many people, the humble goldfish is their first pet. Swimming in a tank in your house, it’s hard to imagine it’s much of a threat. But released into the Great Lakes, this iconic fish can imperil the fragile ecosystem…
Nation May 08 College students on divisions over Israel, safety and what is considered free speech The debate around how colleges are handling protests played out in Washington D.C. Wednesday as police cleared out encampments at George Washington University. This week, we visited that encampment and others to hear why students are protesting and explore a…
Nation Apr 01 State laws create disparities in access to government food benefits SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is one of the nation’s largest welfare programs helping to feed more than 40 million low-income Americans. But for people in need, what that assistance looks like, and who can access it, varies greatly…
Nation Apr 01 America's Safety Net "America's Safety Net," a series from the PBS NewsHour, is focused on the complex web of programs meant to help Americans in need. View the series here.
Nation Mar 25 Future of abortion pill mifepristone will be decided by Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over whether to restrict access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions. The case will be the first the court has heard on abortion since it overturned Roe v.
Nation Mar 05 What's behind the stunning rise in alcohol-related deaths Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs in America, and it is also one of the deadliest, with more and more people losing their lives to alcohol-related causes over the last two decades. A new report reveals how…