Science Oct 26 This researcher builds ‘cool stuff for blind people.’ He’s also trying to help transform society By Bella Isaacs-Thomas
World Feb 18 Watch 6:04 What’s keeping Olympic athletes from speaking out against China’s human rights record? Unlike the 1.4 billion Chinese citizens, international athletes competing at the Winter Olympics do have free internet access. But through 12 days of sports, no Olympic athlete has criticized the host country for what advocates call horrific human rights violations. By Nick Schifrin
Politics Jul 20 WATCH: Tech experts testify how the pandemic exposed outdated federal IT systems Lawmakers will hear from four technology experts examining the need for the U.S. government to modernize legacy IT systems. By Candice Norwood and Lisa Marie Pane, Kelli Kennedy, Ed White, Associated Press
Nation Jan 09 Why we need to liberate America’s health care Health care in America will never improve if we don't change the conversation about what's wrong, argues Mercatus Center's Robert Graboyes. Politicians on both sides of the aisle, he says, fight about coverage instead of opening up the channels of… By Robert Graboyes
Nation Apr 09 Watch Obama Touts Military Digital Health Record Plan as Model A new electronic medical records system for military personnel is meant to be a model for improving health care nationwide. Analysts discuss the program's cost and efficiency.
Mar 24 Watch Digital Files Put Medical Records at Doctors’ Fingertips New technologies now allow doctors and hospitals to keep electronic health records, but the U.S. has been slow to switch formats. Susan Dentzer reports on the advantages and difficulties that some hospitals are facing in their efforts to digitize medical… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch Essayist Julia Kellar Reflects on Labor Day Guest essayist Julia Keller of the Chicago Tribune reflects on the changing definition of labor in the modern age. Continue watching