Health Apr 21 The U.S. spends nearly $4 trillion on health care, but inequities still exist. Here's why. The U.S. spends nearly $4 trillion on health care, yet inequities in care continue to persist. With 30 million Americans uninsured during the pandemic, is universal health care the answer? William Brangham explores the matter in our new documentary, "Critical…
Politics Apr 20 From figurehead to partner: How Walter Mondale transformed the office of vice president Former Vice President Walter Mondale passed away Monday night at his home in Minneapolis. He was a lifelong public servant who transformed the role of vice president, and championed civil rights under Jimmy Carter before losing his own run for…
Health Apr 19 WATCH: 'Critical Care: America vs. the World' - A PBS NewsHour special This broadcast is an update to NewsHour’s “The Best Health Care?” series which examined how high-income nations have achieved health care coverage for their populations at a much lower cost, with better outcomes.
Health Apr 15 What Canada's universal health system could teach the U.S. about managing a pandemic More than 30 million Americans have gone without health insurance in the last year. Other high-income nations cover their entire populations for a lot less money than the U.S. already spends. But does a universal health care system help save…
Nation Apr 12 New book sheds light on secretive Sackler family — the makers of opioid OxyContin The Sackler family is one of the richest families in America, donating millions to some of the world’s most prestigious museums and universities. But the source of that wealth was for many years something of a mystery. William Brangham talks…
Nation Apr 08 Frontline casualties: The health care workers that lost their lives saving COVID patients While a lot has been reported on the struggles of health workers during the pandemic, there's been far less news on the deaths of doctors, nurses and other support staff. A major reporting project has been gathering this crucial information…
Nation Apr 07 America's infrastructure is crumbling. What should be prioritized? President Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan would prioritize transportation, drinking water and broadband projects, among others. It comes after the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2021 report card, giving the U.S. infrastructure a C-minus. Emily Feenstra, ASCE's managing…
Nation Apr 05 New COVID variants, relaxed public restrictions cause spike in Michigan hospitalizations Even as more Americans receive vaccinations, parts of the U.S. are seeing a troubling surge in COVID cases. This is especially true for the upper Midwest and Northeast. Michigan is struggling with an especially strong spike. William Brangham speaks to…
Economy Apr 02 Strong jobs report offers signs of hope for an economic recovery The U.S. Labor Department reported Friday a net gain of 916,000 jobs last month, the most since August, while the unemployment rate fell to 6 percent. The upbeat jobs report seems to confirm some economists' forecasts that the economy is…
Nation Apr 01 Americans with disabilities, high-risk conditions struggle with vaccine eligibility Even as the U.S. sets records for daily COVID-19 vaccinations, disparities in availability persist. We cover the stories of some medically vulnerable people, most of whom are still waiting for their shot. And for more on the reasons behind the…