Health Jan 28 Why is Zika virus spreading so quickly? Weeks ago, hardly anyone in the U.S. knew what the Zika virus was. Now the mosquito-borne illness is raising serious fears, especially for pregnant women. Judy Woodruff talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health about the…
Politics Jan 28 What a Trump-free debate will mean for the GOP candidates There's a Republican debate in Iowa Thursday night, but the front-runner who has most frequently dominated the spotlight will not be there. Political director Lisa Desjardins talks with Judy Woodruff about Donald Trump’s debate dropout, what the GOP candidates will…
Education Jan 28 These girls build their future every time they go to construction class High school students Channell Rogers and Sierra Buster refuse to let gender stereotypes prevent them from pursuing construction, a hobby they both enjoy and a career they both aspire to. Our Student Reporting Labs report as part of Outside the…
Arts Jan 28 How Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad turned childhood awkwardness into his job Jad Abumrad says he grew up in a kind of in-between space, as an Arab kid in Nashville.
Science Jan 28 Remembering Challenger, a disaster that shook up the space program Thirty years ago, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff, a tragedy that was broadcast on live television. Nationwide excitement for the mission turned to horror over the crew of seven who died on board. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien…
Politics Jan 27 News Wrap: Sanders has private meeting with Obama to talk policy In our news wrap Wednesday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders met with President Obama in a private meeting to discuss foreign policy, the economy and politics. Also, the Germany's ruling cabinet approved deportation measures for foreigners who commit crimes.
World Jan 27 Why wildlife preserves in Kenya resemble war zones With rhinoceros horn now more valuable than gold on the black market, poaching has reached unprecedented levels. Some wildlife preserves in Africa resemble war zones, as rangers struggle to keep pace with poachers, who may have ties to terrorist groups.
World Jan 27 Freed reporter Jason Rezaian works to ‘reclaim his life’ after detention in Iran Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian was released from an Iranian prison after more than 500 days of detention, as part of an exchange between the two countries. Martin Baron, executive editor of The Washington Post, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss…
Education Jan 27 The only girl in school to spark an interest in welding Kalei Kipp is the only girl in the welding program at her high school. Why don't more women go into that profession? Our Student Reporting Labs report as part of Outside the Box, a series on the ways that young…
Nation Jan 27 Keeping the memory of WWI alive with plans for a national memorial Millions of Americans who served during the Great War may soon be memorialized in the nation’s capital. The winning design by 25-year-old architect Joe Weishaar was selected from more than 360 proposals for the National World War I Memorial in…