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
Apr 27 Watch 6:25 'H Is for Hope' explores history of climate change and why there's hope for the future By William Brangham, Winston Wilde Data shows that global levels of the three main heat-trapping greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — all reached record highs in 2023 for the second year in the row, and experts say there’s no end in… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 7:45 'Invisible Generals' chronicles little-known history of 1st Black U.S. generals By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Satvi Sunkara A new book explores and honors the legacy of two exceptional American veterans whose contributions have gone largely unknown, until now. In “Invisible Generals,” author Doug Melville recounts his family history and tells the barrier-breaking stories of the country’s first… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 9:31 Journalist's memoir portrays Maria Schneider's life beyond 'Last Tango in Paris' By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz At 19, French actor Maria Schneider was launched into the spotlight for her role in the erotic drama “Last Tango in Paris.” The notorious film made her famous, but haunted the rest of her life. But she was more than… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 7:09 Bestselling author dismantles myths about fatness in latest book By Stephanie Sy, Maea Lenei Buhre Stigma around weight is pervasive in the United States. But as author and podcaster Aubrey Gordon outlines in her New York Times bestseller book, anti-fat bias is also counterproductive, exacerbating health disparities and interfering with effective obesity intervention treatments. Stephanie… Continue watching
Oct 28 Watch New thriller breaks into the Federal Reserve By PBS News Hour Matthew Quirk’s “The Directive,” a sequel to his bestselling novel “The 500,” imagines a heist to steal billions from a trading desk at the Federal Reserve. Jeffrey Brown talks to Quirk about how he researched the high-stakes break-in. Continue watching