Health Jan 07 Why experts are divided over the new federal dietary guidelines The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that will shape everything from school lunches to medical advice. The guidance puts a bigger emphasis on eating more protein and dairy, something Health Secretary Kennedy has long sought. William Brangham discussed the…
Health Jan 02 Why the flu season is so bad and how you can protect yourself We are entering peak flu season, and a new variant known as subclade k is spreading quickly across the country, driving a sharp rise in illness and hospitalizations. Public health officials say this current wave may last for weeks to…
Nation Dec 30 U.S. unveils new plan for humanitarian aid after pausing contributions earlier this year The U.S. has pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, as part of a deal that will also overhaul how the U.S. funds foreign aid work going forward. The move comes after the U.S. paused nearly all…
Nation Dec 26 Imran Ahmed on Trump's threat to deport him over 'censorship' for countering online hate A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining or deporting Imran Ahmed. He’s a British-born researcher who focuses on countering online hate and misinformation, but the Trump administration accuses him of trying to censor viewpoints he doesn’t…
Science Dec 26 White House pushes to dismantle leading climate and weather research center The Trump administration says it plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, which is the nation’s premier atmospheric science center. The center was founded in 1960 and has facilitated generations of breakthroughs in climate and weather…
Politics Dec 26 Brooks and Atkins Stohr on Trump's return and its impact on the country New York Times columnist David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the year in politics, including President Trump's return to the White House and the significant changes from his first term.
Nation Dec 25 Torrential rains drench Southern California with more storms on the way A powerful storm continues to batter California, triggering mudslides, severe flooding and multiple evacuations. It’s a record-setting Christmas Day for rain and officials are warning travelers to reconsider holiday travel plans as dangerous conditions may only get worse. William Brangham…
World Dec 24 Zelenskyy proposes compromise for Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine Ukraine’s president has floated a possible compromise to a key Russian demand that Kyiv give up territory in eastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal could address one of the main sticking points that have bogged down U.S.-led negotiations, but Moscow has…
Nation Dec 23 How recall of career diplomats fits into Trump's foreign policy shift In an unusual move, the Trump administration is recalling the ambassadors from nearly 30 countries around the world. William Brangham discussed this move with John Dinkelman, president of the American Foreign Service Association. He had a 37-year career as a…
Health Dec 23 Reiner deaths renew conversations for families struggling with mental illness, addiction The murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, allegedly by their son, have renewed difficult conversations for families struggling with mental illness and addiction. Someone who traveled that path is Virginia state Sen. Cree Deeds. His 24-year-old son, who…