Arts Jun 21 Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Juliet Fuisz
Science May 11 Watch 5:30 One woman’s mission to help save cheetahs from extinction Cheetahs, the fastest mammals on Earth, are now in a race against extinction. It’s estimated that fewer than 7,000 exist in the wild. John Yang speaks with Laurie Marker, a woman who has already helped dramatically reduce one threat to… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Arts Oct 12 Watch 6:07 Inside the whimsical world of celebrated children’s author Sandra Boynton 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… By John Yang, Juliet Fuisz, Kaisha Young
Science Jul 06 Watch 8:10 Former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman on the joys and challenges of life in space 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,… By John Yang, Claire Mufson
Arts Jun 16 Watch 7:25 How Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novels teach kids it’s OK to have ‘big feelings’ Graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier has been described as “like the Beatles for teenagers.” Her popular books depict feelings and emotions young people may not want to talk about with adults, like adolescent anxiety, loneliness and embarrassment. John Yang sits down… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz
May 26 Watch 7:27 Grammy-winning teacher Annie Ray on the importance of music education for all By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin The end of the school year often means year-end concerts for student orchestras and choirs. For high school music educator Annie Ray, it’s time to look back on a busy year that included a Grammy award and look ahead at… Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch 5:13 14-year-old scientist Heman Bekele on his quest to fight skin cancer with soap By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz Heman Bekele spent the last year developing a bar of soap that could treat skin cancer. It was the winning entry at the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, considered one of the top science and engineering competitions for fifth through… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 9:14 Henry Winkler reflects on life with dyslexia and his journey of self-discovery By John Yang, Juliet Fuisz When the popularity of his “Happy Days” character, The Fonz, exploded in the 1970s, actor Henry Winkler worried he’d be a one-hit wonder. Almost 50 years later, he hasn’t stopped working in film and television, and has authored scores of… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 5:52 Travel writer Rick Steves shares advice on navigating post-pandemic travel By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz, Satvi Sunkara Americans are traveling overseas in record numbers this summer; it’s the first full summer without pandemic restrictions since 2019. For many that will mean long lines, crowded tourist sites and some travel headaches. John Yang spoke with travel writer Rick… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 7:00 Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang on bringing ‘American Born Chinese’ to TV By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Michael Boulter, Juliet Fuisz The new Disney Plus series “American Born Chinese” is not a typical coming-of-age story. The series, which follows teenager Jin Wang and features this year's Academy Award winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, is loosely based on the groundbreaking… Continue watching