Health Oct 18 Former CDC director offers an insider’s ‘Formula for Better Health’ in new book By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson
Arts Oct 11 Watch 9:14 Author and humanitarian Mitch Albom on love, hope and second chances Mitch Albom is a sports writer turned author turned benefactor who puts love and hope at the center of nearly everything he does. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang meets up with Albom to talk about his latest book,… By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Juliet Fuisz
Nation Sep 07 Watch 6:21 ‘The Black Family Who Built America’ chronicles the McKissacks’ design legacy For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Health Aug 02 Watch 4:47 New book explores the science behind ‘super aging’ and longer, healthier lifespans Imagine a future where the aging process can be delayed and more people live active, healthy and disease-free lives well into their 90s. That reality may be sooner than you think, according to Dr. Eric Topol, author of the new… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz
Arts May 11 Watch 5:32 New book ‘Four Mothers’ explores the first year of parenthood around the world This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood… By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara
May 04 Watch 5:50 ‘Spitfires’ chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for… Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch 7:28 New book ‘Threat Multiplier’ details the fight for the Pentagon to adapt to climate change By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson At a 2021 climate conference, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, “No nation can find lasting security without addressing the climate crisis.” That sentiment reflects the Pentagon’s three-decade evolution on climate change. Ali Rogin sat down with Sherri Goodman, a former… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 6:07 Inside the whimsical world of celebrated children’s author Sandra Boynton By John Yang, Juliet Fuisz, Kaisha Young If there’s a toddler in your life, chances are you know the name Sandra Boynton. Reading her board books to little ones at bedtime is part of the nightly ritual in homes across America. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 8:10 Former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman on the joys and challenges of life in space By John Yang, Claire Mufson Fewer than 300 human beings have visited the International Space Station, and an even smaller number have spent more than 150 days living there. John Yang speaks with Cady Coleman, one of those select few astronauts, about her new book,… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 6:51 Patrick Kennedy’s new book tells personal stories of mental health in America By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, advocating for mental health care is part of his family’s legacy. His uncle, President John F. Kennedy, signed the bill that established the nation’s community-based mental health care system. Ali Rogin sat down with… Continue watching