Nation Nov 05 State lawmakers seek greater control over what universities can teach Democrats in Texas will head to Austin with power they haven't had in decades. One of the many questions is whether they will try to reverse changes made at universities in recent years by Republicans. Texas is not alone. More…
Arts Nov 03 Min Jin Lee on her new novel, "American Hagwon" Min Jin Lee, author of “Pachinko” and “Free Food for Millionaires,” returns for more exploration of the Korean diaspora in her new novel, “American Hagwon.” In this episode of Settle In, she talks with Amna Nawaz about the deep-rooted pressures…
Nation Oct 06 Haitian student's suicide reveals human toll of immigration crackdown Over the weekend, the family of Pierre Damas Bel laid him to rest. The 20-year-old Haitian student lost his legal immigration status in July after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary protections for…
Nation Sep 22 Ari Emanuel and Amna Nawaz discuss finding the next big thing on 'Settle In' Ari Emanuel is a Hollywood icon in his own right, working behind the scenes to strike deals for his legion of clients, including actors, musicians, writers and athletes. He joined Amna Nawaz on "Settle In" to discuss his new memoir,…
Arts Sep 22 Ari Emanuel on dyslexia, rage and his rise to Hollywood powerhouse Ari Emanuel is the powerhouse Hollywood agent who inspired Ari Gold on HBO’s “Entourage.” In this episode of Settle In, he talks with Amna Nawaz about his new memoir, “Roll the Calls,” his childhood struggles with dyslexia, his relentless drive,…
Nation Sep 03 Remembering Gloria Steinem and her trailblazing fight for women's rights Gloria Steinem, the pioneering journalist and activist who became one of the most recognizable voices of the modern women’s movement, has died at the age of 92. For more than half a century, Steinem challenged entrenched ideas about gender and…
World Sep 01 Springfield's Haitian community braces for deportations after protected status ends In June, the Supreme Court cleared the way to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians living in the U.S. The Trump administration let that TPS expire last month, and about 350,000 Haitians became at risk of deportation. The…
Science Aug 19 Seeing double at the Twins Days Festival in Ohio The Twins Days Festival bills itself as the largest annual gathering of twins in the world. While the festival celebrates the unique bond between twins, it’s also a hub for scientists studying what makes them so alike – and so…
Arts Jul 24 Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are…
Nation Jul 15 Police say Flock cameras help solve crimes, but critics call them an invasion of privacy Law enforcement agencies in the U.S. use AI-powered cameras to scan billions of vehicles each month, often without drivers ever realizing. Supporters say the technology is a tool for solving crimes. But critics warn it's creating a nationwide surveillance network,…