Economy Mar 15 Global markets tumble as Credit Suisse acknowledges signs of instability Trouble at a major European bank injected fresh fear into global financial markets. Shares in Credit Suisse plunged after its largest lender ruled out a rescue. That touched off a broader sell-off a day after Wall Street appeared to weather…
Arts Mar 13 How the Oscar wins for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ could change Hollywood The 95th Academy Awards proved to be an evening of wins for Asian and Asian American actors with “Everything Everywhere All at Once” sweeping up many of the Oscars. Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang joined William Brangham and…
Nation Mar 01 Parents concerned as new state laws restrict rights of transgender children Across the country, at least 150 bills have been filed by Republican legislators targeting transgender Americans. Roughly 100 of those bills specifically restrict doctors and other providers from offering transition-related health care for minors. We hear from concerned parents whose…
Nation Feb 28 Food banks prepare for spike as pandemic SNAP benefits come to an end In the last three years, households eligible for food assistance received at least $95 more per month as part of a pandemic-era increase to combat hunger. But Wednesday, those benefits will expire, meaning a smaller monthly food budget for nearly…
Health Feb 21 Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals A highly contagious avian flu is infecting birds all over the globe. In the U.S., farmers have lost, or had to kill, over 58 million birds to try and prevent the spread of the virus. The H5N1 strain hasn’t caused…
Health Feb 19 Personal user data from mental health apps being sold, report finds Thousands of mental health apps are available on your phone or computer, offering services like virtual therapy sessions, mood trackers and meditation guides. They can be helpful and affordable tools, but what happens with users’ personal information? Justin Sherman, senior…
Health Feb 16 People living with long COVID explain how the disease changed their lives The specter of long COVID, with its mysterious cause, no obvious cure and an unknown duration, haunts millions and millions of people. In this report, we hear from some of those who are suffering with it and William Brangham speaks…
World Feb 14 Former Green Beret who fought for Ukraine offers perspective on war, how to counter Russia After several tours as an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as a Green Beret in Europe, David Bramlette thought his fighting days were over. But last March, he went to Ukraine and fought against the Russians for almost…
World Feb 13 Thousands in Israel protest far-right government’s plan to weaken nation’s judiciary The recently elected far-right government in Israel took a clear step Monday toward passing highly controversial judicial reform. Its actions have created a massive reaction among Israelis who stand against it, saying they could fundamentally alter Israel's democracy. William Brangham…
Science Feb 12 The current hurdles to putting more electric vehicles on the road In last week's State of the Union, President Biden reaffirmed his administration's commitment to get more electric vehicles in American driveways. It's estimated that half of all new vehicle sales will be EVs by 2030, but the industry still faces…