Nation Jul 15 People in prison struggle to survive unrelenting heat without air conditioning The extreme heat scorching much of the country is particularly brutal for incarcerated Americans. In Texas, more than two-thirds of prisoner living areas lack air conditioning. Earlier in 2023, an effort to include funding for prison air conditioning in the…
Nation Jul 08 Who’s most likely to become unhoused in California? New study provides insights Across the country, many Americans are staying indoors with air conditioning on to avoid the summer’s heat and humidity. But that’s not an option for thousands of Californians who are unsheltered and living outside. Dr. Margot Kushel, head of UCSF’s…
Arts Jun 13 Poorna Jagannathan on her role in “Never Have I Ever” and diversity in Hollywood The fourth and final season of Netflix's wildly popular series "Never Have I Ever" is leading streaming charts across the world. Amna Nawaz spoke with one of the series' lead actors, Poorna Jagannathan, about the show's success and how it's…
Nation Jun 11 Marsha P. Johnson’s historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a larger-than-life figure in her own community, whose contributions to the fight for gay and transgender rights were largely overlooked…
Health May 07 41% of surveyed LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the past year As conservative lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, new data from The Trevor Project underscores the mental toll on LGBTQ+ youth. We hear from young people around the country about the challenges they face and their hopes, and John Yang speaks with…
Nation May 07 The legacy of Native Hawaiian swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight an Olympic swimming champion and “father of modern surfing,” Duke Kahanamoku.
Health Mar 11 Pandemic rules for Medicaid enrollment are ending soon. Here’s what that means The nation’s uninsured rate reached an all-time low during the pandemic, largely because Congress temporarily blocked states from kicking people off Medicaid even if they were no longer eligible. But starting at the end of March, as many as 15…
Arts Mar 11 Why Hollywood is still falling short in representation of women in film In some ways, Sunday’s Academy Awards mark big advances in diversity. Last year, more top movies starred women of color than in the previous 16 years. But there are still notable gaps, particularly for women behind the camera. Rebecca Sun,…
Health Feb 25 What’s causing current shortages of baby formula and medicine for kids? From baby formula to children’s medicine, parents are being battered by a wave of shortages. Chabeli Carrazana, economy reporter for The 19th, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what’s missing on store shelves and the effect it’s having on families.
World Nov 04 Russian attacks on energy infrastructure leaves Ukraine in dark as winter approaches Eight months into the war in Ukraine, Russia is pursuing a new form of escalation: drone and missile attacks on power plants and infrastructure. President Zelenskyy said 40% of the country’s energy system was destroyed by Russian shelling, and accused…