Health Sep 05 Why it’s so difficult to get mpox vaccines to areas facing an outbreak The Democratic Republic of Congo received its first delivery of mpox vaccines. It comes nearly a month after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Mpox has infected an estimated 18,000 people and…
Nation Aug 23 How ‘Miles the Music Kid’ became an internet sensation Eight-year-old Miles Bonham and his music production videos are striking a chord with millions of social media followers around the world. William Brangham reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Health Aug 20 What to know about this summer’s major surge in COVID infections As summer winds down, much of the U.S. is seeing the biggest COVID wave in at least two years, and hundreds of people are still being killed by the virus every week. According to a CDC analysis of hospitalizations, 25…
Politics Aug 12 How Wisconsin tests its voting machines to ensure election accuracy Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent…
Health Aug 11 Why rates of cancer among Millennials and Gen X are on the rise in America While cancer deaths in the U.S. have decreased in recent years, experts say one group has seen an overall rise in cancer rates: younger Americans. William Brangham spoke with Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, to learn more…
Nation Aug 08 A year after Maui’s devastating fires, residents still face long road to recovery Thursday marks one year since the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history tore through the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. The fires killed 102 people, displaced thousands of families and destroyed a precious place in Hawaiian history.
Nation Aug 07 False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer highlight debate around gender and sports The 2024 Olympics have garnered tens of millions of viewers with jaw-dropping performances and compelling storylines. But in recent days, controversy surrounding the gender of one boxer has also consumed headlines. William Brangham discussed what this says about the future…
Nation Aug 07 Panda diplomacy makes a comeback with new duo set to debut in San Diego The first pandas to arrive in the U.S. in more than two decades are about to make their big debut in California. It’s the latest development in what’s known as “panda diplomacy,” and the exchanges between China and the U.S.
Nation Aug 05 Hurricane Debby lashes Florida’s coast and brings potential for historic rainfall inland Hurricane Debby barreled into Florida as a Category 1 storm on Monday. Now a tropical storm, it's slowly moving inland and is expected to affect Georgia and the Carolinas. Debby's gusty winds are packing a punch, with hundreds of thousands…
World Aug 01 New book examines how autocracies are getting stronger and trying to end democracy The historic prisoner release from Russia was thanks to the diplomatic work of a group of democracies to free over a dozen people from the autocratic regime of Vladimir Putin. Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," examines how autocracies are…