Politics Jan 06 5 years later, the fight over how Jan. 6 is remembered continues In the five years since Jan. 6, there has been a widespread fight over the story of that day. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins was inside the Capitol and witnessed the storming firsthand and reports on the half-decade battle over the…
Arts Jan 01 What the Scandinavian concept of hygge can teach Americans about comfort and happiness As the holiday season comes to a close and parts of the country face frigid temperatures this New Year’s, we explore a concept of comfort, warmth and joy that began in Scandinavian countries and has recently spread to America. Deema…
Health Dec 22 Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz, an epidemiologist and author of the "Health Nerd" blog. He's spent years helping people understand the data behind the news they see about their health.
Nation Dec 18 Trump administration moves to restrict gender-affirming care for minors nationwide The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a series of actions meant to effectively ban transition-related medical treatments nationwide for those under 18. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Selena Simmons-Duffin, who covers health policy for NPR.
Nation Dec 17 Colorado becomes refuge for Texas family seeking gender-affirming care for trans teen In 2023, we introduced you to a transgender girl named Leah. She was living in Texas with her parents, John and Mary. We concealed their identities because families like theirs faced growing threats. Since then, lawmakers have taken steps to…
Nation Dec 05 Fraud scandals and Trump's rhetoric escalate fears in Minnesota's Somali community President Trump has taken aim at Minnesota’s Somali community, with xenophobic remarks and calls for their removal from the U.S. It coincides with a new ICE operation in the Twin Cities targeting Somali immigrants. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro…
Nation Nov 24 How life is changing for trans Americans under the Trump administration Since President Trump reentered the White House, his administration has moved to restrict rights for transgender people. Those restrictions range from transition-related medical care for youth to sports participation to identity markers on passports. William Brangham has an update on…
Nation Nov 21 Colorado aims to protect vaccine access as Trump administration casts doubt on safety This week, the CDC changed its website to suggest that vaccines may cause autism, even though there's no scientific evidence to prove such a link. It’s the latest change to vaccine guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In…
Nation Nov 11 'The Gales of November' explores the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and the legend it inspired This week marks 50 years since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank while crossing Lake Superior. The shipwreck, which killed all 29 men aboard, became the most well-known wreck to ever occur on the Great Lakes. William Brangham recently spoke with…
Politics Nov 07 Tucker Carlson's interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes exposes rift among Republicans This week, a task force dedicated to fighting antisemitism reportedly decided to cut ties with the conservative Heritage Foundation. It comes after the think tank’s president, Kevin Roberts, defended Tucker Carlson’s interview with a far-right, antisemitic activist. The infighting has…