Health Jul 28 The causes and consequences of a decline in doctors going into pediatric care An ongoing shortage of pediatric specialists in areas like neurology and pulmonology has meant long waits or long drives for specialized care. Experts warn that missing early treatment and prevention of diseases can mean more problems and higher costs down…
World Jul 27 What to know about Venezuela’s high-stakes presidential election Sunday’s presidential election in Venezuela could be the country’s most consequential one in nearly a decade, with experts saying nothing less than the future of Venezuelan democracy could be at stake. John Yang speaks with Alexandra Winkler, a senior associate…
Health Jul 13 Why children and teens in residential treatment centers are vulnerable to abuse A recent Senate investigation found that children in residential treatment facilities are sometimes subjected to abuse and neglect. We hear from people who lived in these facilities when they were younger, and Ali Rogin speaks with Sixto Cancel, founder and…
Nation Jul 06 Big donors signal desire for Biden to leave the race as he doubles down on staying in President Biden is facing more calls for him to exit the 2024 race after last week’s disappointing debate performance. Although Biden said in a television interview Friday that he does not plan on dropping out, major Democratic donors and members…
World Jun 01 What’s at stake in Mexico’s landmark presidential election Mexico holds the largest election in its history on Sunday, and no matter the outcome, the country will almost certainly elect its first woman president. Voters are hopeful that will bring about change at a time of record levels of…
Arts May 25 The struggles and breakthroughs of Chinese American movie star Anna May Wong Anna May Wong was a pioneering actress considered to be the first major Asian American film star, despite the limits imposed by Hollywood’s racism. As this year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close,…
Nation May 19 How the reversal of Roe v. Wade reshaped American life It's been nearly two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the federal right to abortion. Shefali Luthra, a health reporter at The 19th News, spoke to a variety of Americans about how their lives have…
Nation May 11 The history-making legacy of Asian American photographer Corky Lee May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For our “Hidden Histories” series, we learn about Corky Lee, a photographer who chronicled the daily lives, struggles and contributions of Asian Americans, a community that is often marginalized,…
Economy Apr 28 Hard-hit cocoa harvests in West Africa cause chocolate prices to soar worldwide If you’ve shopped for chocolate recently, you may have noticed your favorite items are either smaller or more expensive, or sometimes both. The price of cocoa — the key ingredient in chocolate — is the highest it’s ever been after…
World Apr 27 How President Noboa’s ‘strong hand’ policies against violence in Ecuador are playing out Not long ago, Ecuador was a beacon of stability in a region known for political unrest and drug trafficking. But now, it’s become one of Latin America’s most violent countries amid a rise in organized crime. Many Ecuadorians are looking…