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…
World Oct 31 Israel holds fifth election in four years as Netanyahu attempts to regain power Americans are used to having a drawn-out election season, but in Israel, it has been nonstop for four years. Tuesday, the country's fifth consecutive election will get underway and Israelis will have to make a stark choice between different world…
World Oct 24 China’s president consolidates power by surrounding himself with loyalists Chinese President Xi Jinping secured a third five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party over the weekend. A seven-member Standing Committee was also named and filled with Xi loyalists. Christopher Johnson of China Strategies Group joined Judy…
World Sep 05 Liz Truss set to become next UK prime minister, inherits a challenging economic crisis The ruling Conservative Party in the United Kingdom made Liz Truss their new leader, setting her up to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister. Truss is currently foreign secretary and strongly backs lower taxes and a smaller government. As Laura…