Nation Jun 14 What Iowa Republicans are thinking after Trump’s federal indictment The news of former President Trump’s federal indictment comes as the GOP primary field is still taking shape. Judy Woodruff is in Des Moines, Iowa, to listen in on voter discussions led by conservative pollster Sarah Longwell. Trump's indictment is…
Nation May 31 The hidden toll of fatal police violence on some AAPI communities The national attention on acts of police brutality often overlooks one group of victims, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. That's because data show that, as a whole, they experience low rates of fatal police violence. But new research shows the…
Health May 28 For many Asian Americans, medical interpreters are a vital but scarce resource For many immigrants, a mastery of everyday English doesn’t mean they feel comfortable in all settings, like doctors’ offices. That’s where medical interpreters play a crucial role — but access to these highly skilled professionals isn’t guaranteed for many Asian…
Health May 06 Bestselling author dismantles myths about fatness in latest book Stigma around weight is pervasive in the United States. But as author and podcaster Aubrey Gordon outlines in her New York Times bestseller book, anti-fat bias is also counterproductive, exacerbating health disparities and interfering with effective obesity intervention treatments. Stephanie…
Health May 05 Idaho criminalizes helping minors travel out of state to get an abortion With abortion now effectively banned in 15 states, many Americans are crossing state lines to legally end pregnancies. Friday, the first state law aimed at ending that option for anyone under 18 went into effect in Idaho. In a story…
Health May 01 Idaho’s strict abortion laws create uncertainty for OB-GYNs in the state Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, 14 states have banned abortions in nearly all cases. Many maternal health doctors say state abortion bans are untenable and OB-GYNs are beginning to pack up and leave. In a…
Science Apr 13 How young Pacific Islanders helped bring climate justice to the world’s court For the first time, the UN's International Court of Justice has been tasked with determining what countries are obligated to do to fight climate change. William Brangham reports on the young people who were instrumental in bringing this issue to…
Nation Mar 27 Deadly shooting at private school in Nashville prompts grief, calls for action An attack on a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee has left the shooter and six people dead, including three children. Police say the suspected shooter was a 28-year-old woman who was a former student at the school. Stephanie Sy…
Arts Mar 21 Randall Park on his directorial debut and Asian American representation in Hollywood Since starring in the hit sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat,” Randall Park has become a familiar face on television and in some of Hollywood’s biggest movies. Now the Korean American actor can also be found behind the camera with his…
Nation Mar 15 Federal judge in Texas hears case that could overturn FDA approval of abortion pills A federal judge in Texas heard a case that could force the FDA to revoke its approval of mifepristone. The drug is one part of a two-pill regimen for medication abortions which account for more than half of all abortions…