Episodes

  • Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways

    Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways
    Nov 23 2024
    The Defense Department missed a deadline this fall to stop using a toxic firefighting foam that has caused widespread contamination across the country. In the small town of Oscoda, Michigan, a group of citizens has been fighting to hold the Air Force accountable for polluting their waterways. Special correspondent Megan Thompson reports in the first of a two-part series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • Health officials concerned about RFK Jr.'s influence in Trump administration

    Health officials concerned about RFK Jr.'s influence in Trump administration
    Nov 7 2024
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has used his platform to spread misleading and false claims about vaccine safety, is expected to play a significant public health role in the next Trump administration. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Richard Besser, the former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Why both abortion and infant mortality rates have gone up in post-Roe America

    Why both abortion and infant mortality rates have gone up in post-Roe America
    Nov 3 2024
    Reproductive rights are front and center as the election enters its home stretch, more than two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Despite the state bans that followed the Supreme Court ruling, the number of abortions has actually gone up. At the same time, infant mortality has been on the rise. John Yang speaks with The 19th's reproductive health reporter Shefali Luthra for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Harris warns health care on the line as Johnson eyes 'massive reform' if Trump wins

    Harris warns health care on the line as Johnson eyes 'massive reform' if Trump wins
    Oct 31 2024
    Both presidential candidates brought their campaigns to the Southwest on Thursday. Donald Trump stopped in New Mexico, a detour from battleground territory, while Kamala Harris jetted off to Arizona. But before she left, Harris spoke with reporters about what's on the line with five days until Election Day. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Examining the divide between Harris and Trump on Social Security and Medicare spending

    Examining the divide between Harris and Trump on Social Security and Medicare spending
    Oct 31 2024
    In the final days of this election, both presidential candidates are trying to win over older voters with their plans for entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. Social Security is at risk of being depleted as soon as 2034 and Medicare could be insolvent by 2036. Lisa Desjardins has a look at how both campaigns say they'll tackle the issue. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Why the American abortion debate is affecting access in Kenya

    Why the American abortion debate is affecting access in Kenya
    Oct 31 2024
    Abortion is a closely watched issue in this year's election, and not just in the U.S. As president, Trump cut funding for international groups that offer and counsel on abortion services. With support from The Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Neha Wadekar reports from Kenya where advocates are watching for who wins. A warning, this story contains accounts of sexual and gender-based violence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    9 mins
  • A look at Harris' and Trump's positions on health care policy

    A look at Harris' and Trump's positions on health care policy
    Oct 30 2024
    With less than a week until election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final case to voters, laying out starkly different visions on a number of key issues. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López takes a deep dive into the candidates' positions on health care. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs

    Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs
    Oct 26 2024
    Physicians are increasingly using weight loss drugs to treat obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions in young patients. In the last three years, the number of people between the ages of 12 and 25 using drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic has surged nearly 600 percent. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Melanie Cree, a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins