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The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up

Oct 16, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados, authors of "The Havana Syndrome: Secret Weapons, a Government Cover-Up, and the Greatest Spy Mystery of Our Time."

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The hopes and risks of bringing humanoid robots into our homes

Oct 16, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with Aaron Ames of the California Institute of Technology.

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The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up - Compass Points

Oct 16, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

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Katie Zacharia 7 hours ago HALF A MOOCH: Katie Zacharia is out after 5 days as White House press secretary Business Insider - Natalie Musumeci, Brent D. Griffiths • 7h Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is out of the job after just five days, making her the shortest-tenured person to hold the role in history. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he told Zacharia to reconsider taking on the high-profile job. Shortly after his statements, The …

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Inside the U.S. negotiations to free the Oct. 7 hostages

Oct 09, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

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Before the Oct. 7 attacks, the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia were on the brink of a historic agreement. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how close they were to normalization, the rush to release hostages and the U.S. response to the war in Gaza with Brett McGurk. He served across four administrations and is the author of "Brink.": Inside the Race to Free the October 7 Hostages."

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Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age

Oct 09, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the emerging science that can help protect against dementia with Dr. Jonathan Rosand of the Global Brain Care Coalition.

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Inside the U.S.-China battle to lead the AI revolution

Oct 02, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

President Trump wants artificial intelligence companies to police themselves, all in the name of winning the race with China. Are the U.S. and China on a path of unstoppable AI competition? Or should the world's AI leaders collaborate? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Dmitri Alperovitch, Chris McGuire, Samm Sacks and Melanie Sisson.

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How a rare genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat or prevent dementia

Oct 02, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia, but researchers have now identified some individuals who share a rare genetic predisposition to developing a type of this tragic disease. Could studying these families unlock new ways to predict, treat, or even prevent Alzheimer's and dementia? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores more with Robert Kolker.

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Russia tests NATO with increasingly aggressive tactics in Europe

Sep 25, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

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Sep 25, 2026 7:30 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story Key European leaders are sounding the alarm over Russian aggression, warning that Vladimir Putin is planning attacks aimed at testing NATO's security alliance. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses those concerns with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and two former U.S. ambassadors to NATO, Julianne Smith and Kurt Volker.

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How much privacy is left in an age of surveillance?

Sep 25, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz

| PBS News Hour - Segments

We are all being watched in ways we never imagined, including vehicle tracking, facial recognition technology and data mining. What does all this digital surveillance mean for the right to privacy? And as a backlash over this monitoring grows, what can you do to protect yourself? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the ethics of surveillance Byron Tau and Calli Schroeder.

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2 years after the storm, graphic novel shares stories of Hurricane Helene survivors

Sep 22, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten

| CANVAS Arts

Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Geoff Bennett: Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeastern U.S., many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. And now a new project has chronicled their journey using what might seem like an unlikely medium, a graphic novel. Our William Brangham has more for our arts and culture series, Canvas.

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2 years after the storm, graphic novel shares stories of Hurricane Helene survivors

Sep 22, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeast, many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. A new project has chronicled their journey, using what might seem like an unlikely medium: a graphic novel. William Brangham discussed "Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene" with Andrew Aydin. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy.

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The science of grief and how it can impact physical health

Sep 18, 2026 |

By Ali Rogin , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz

| PBS News Hour - Segments

If we are lucky enough to live full lives and form meaningful relationships, chances are, we will also experience loss, and with it, grief. As common as grief is, it's also mysterious. Horizons guest moderator Ali Rogin explores the science of grief with Liz Gleeson and Dr. George Slavich.

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Inside Iran: A reporter's account of living through war and economic strangulation

Sep 18, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

In Iran, prices are soaring, gas lines are growing and leaders are becoming harder-line. Reza Sayah is the PBS News Hour's special correspondent in Tehran and sat down with Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin to discuss what it has been like to live through months of war and economic strangulation.

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National security officials recall responding to 9/11 as it unfolded

Sep 11, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Sonia Kopelev, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

September 11, 2001 was a day of extraordinary heartbreak. It was also one of chaos, fear and confusion. The national security professionals traveling with President Bush and working inside the White House Situation Room were at the center of it all. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that day with Deborah Loewer and Rob Hargis.

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The lasting health toll of 9/11 on rescue workers and survivors

Sep 11, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz

| PBS News Hour - Segments

It's now believed that more people have died because of the toxic exposures they got from the 9/11 sites than were killed by the terrorists on that day. Survivors, first responders and volunteers have faced everything from cancer to respiratory disorders to PTSD. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the long-term health impacts with Dr. Michael Crane, Dr. Benjamin Luft and John Feal.

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How the U.S. and Canada fell into a feud – and how it could end

Sep 04, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Sonia Kopelev, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

It's supposed to be the world's longest peaceful border, but you wouldn't know it listening to the country's leaders. What's next now that America and Canada, whose economies are intertwined, are on the verge of unwinding? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how we got here and where this once rock-solid alliance goes next with Shuvaloy Majumdar, Christopher Sands and Robert Zoellick.

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Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn?

Sep 04, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz

| PBS News Hour - Segments

Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn. But as tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how technology is shaping education with Natasha Singer, a New York Times reporter and author of "Coding Kids: Big Tech's Battle to Remake Public Schools."

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Why Trump wants a meeting with Kim Jong Un – and what North Korea wants in return

Aug 28, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Sonia Kopelev, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has emerged in the last few years more influential, richer, better armed and with more accurate weapons. Yet once again, President Trump is appealing to an authoritarian to restart summit diplomacy. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses why Trump sees a meeting with Kim as a win with Bruce Klingner, Rachel Minyoung Lee and Anthony Ruggiero.

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Why America faces a primary care shortage – and why it matters

Aug 28, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz

| PBS News Hour - Segments

There's a critical need for primary care physicians across America, but a shortage of doctors and rising insurance costs are forcing people to forgo preventive care altogether. Americans die of preventable, treatable diseases at far higher rates than people who live in other similar nations. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores possible solutions with Dr. Lucy McBride and Renuka Rayasam.

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America's depleted arsenal and military readiness concerns

Aug 21, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

Aug 21, 2026 7:30 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story America's military uses the world's most advanced and sought-after weapons. But months of war with Iran have diminished the stockpile, limiting options and the ability to defend allies. Could America's adversaries exploit this moment? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the military's new limitations mean for readiness with Bill LaPlante, Randy Schriver and Celeste Wallander.

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Can recycling solve the world's trash problem?

Aug 21, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

Reduce, reuse, recycle. It's the mantra heard for decades, but does it work? There's a lingering cynicism that recycling is a scam, that it doesn't really help, and it's more about making us feel good than doing something meaningful. Horizons moderator William Brangham separates fact from fiction with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli of WATS and Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics.

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The widening Iran war and what it means for the region and the world

Jul 31, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

This week, the war in Iran that President Trump predicted would last four to five weeks entered its sixth month. Now, there are new fronts in the war. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the widening conflict means for the Middle East and the U.S. with Mohammed Al-Basha, Kirsten Fontenrose, Dana Stroul and Alex Vatanka.

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The alarming decline of bird populations and why humans should care

Jul 31, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Madison Staten , Solveig Rennan, Satvi Sunkara , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

Birds are not only wondrous creatures that live amongst us, they're also an essential part of life on Earth - helping grow food, keeping pests at bay and spreading seeds. But more than half of migratory bird populations are declining globally.

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The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes

Jul 24, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

It was a shocking military operation that removed Venezuela's president from power, followed by a surprising declaration by President Trump that the U.S. was going to run the country. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the remote U.S. leadership and how an earthquake has exposed its flaws with William Brownfield, Rick de la Torre, Laura Cristina Dib and Andrés Martínez-Fernández.

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Why uterine fibroids remain misunderstood despite affecting most women

Jul 24, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

For millions of women, uterine fibroids not only cause painful symptoms, but the diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Even though most women will develop them, misconceptions remain about who gets them and how they should be treated. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores fibroids and treatment with Dr. Soyini Hawkins and Sateria Venable.

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How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia's brutality in Ukraine

Jul 17, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

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Jul 17, 2026 7:30 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia's war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin's true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of Russia's most notorious war crimes with James Verini, author of "The Theater: Courage and Survival in the Defining Atrocity of the Ukraine War."

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What alcohol does to our bodies – and why many overlook the risks

Jul 17, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

Alcohol is a product so tightly woven into our society that we struggle to see what it's really doing to us. Despite documented links between alcohol and cancer, heart and liver disease, over half of all drinkers think their own consumption doesn't raise their risk for serious health problems. Horizons mo derator William Brangham explores more with Lev Facher, Marissa Esser and Priscilla Martinez.

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European officials on the challenges of navigating Trump's foreign policy

Jul 10, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he's still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken and Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat.

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How climate change harms human health — and what can be done

Jul 10, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a warming world with Victor Tsao of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and Lisa Patel of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.

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America's global legacy at 250

Jul 03, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael Mandelbaum and Robert Zoellick examine America's global legacy and what history will teach us about President Trump's foreign policy.

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The unsung heroes of American innovation and ingenuity

Jul 03, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

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How the Iran war and peace talks are straining the U.S.-Israel alliance

Jun 29, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Zeba Warsi , Alexa Gold, Sonia Kopelev, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

Jun 26, 2026 7:30 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story Four months ago, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war with a level of military and political integration rarely seen in history. But the U.S. is now unilaterally negotiating a memorandum of understanding with Iran. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance with former Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog, Danielle Pletka and Aaron David Miller.

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Screens are virtually inescapable. What are they doing to our health?

Jun 26, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

They're in our pockets, workplaces, homes and schools — screens are everywhere. Americans are spending more than seven hours a day looking at screens. What is this doing to our well being? And does all this screen time affect different generations differently? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we know and don't know with researchers Kostadin Kushlev and Courtney K. Blackwell.

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Why some Russians are breaking with Putin as Ukraine war drags on

Jun 19, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Sonia Kopelev, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story Russian President Vladimir Putin's iron grip on power is being challenged by the war in Ukraine and his government's authoritarian crackdowns. He finds himself in unfamiliar political territory, questioned by some of the country's elite and embarrassed by Ukraine's strikes into Russian cities. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the state of Russian politics with Arkady Ostrovsky.

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The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men

Jun 19, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

While most scientific research has focused on men, when it comes to parenthood, it's all about mothers. But new research shows that men undergo profound changes biologically and psychologically when they become fathers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the surprising science of "Dad Brain" with Darby Saxbe.

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Why communities are revolting against data centers

Jun 12, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

| PBS News Hour - Segments

Artificial intelligence data centers are popping up across America, spurring fierce backlash because of their need for huge amounts of water and power. Is the AI revolution worth the price communities are paying? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the impact of data centers with Michael Webber, author of "Power Trip: The Story of Energy," which was also made into a series on PBS.

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How Iran's 'Stolen Revolution' failed to live up to its promise

Jun 12, 2026 |

By Nick Schifrin , Dan Sagalyn , Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Sonia Kopelev, Zoie Lambert

| PBS Compass Points

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story Many supporters of Iran's revolution believed some form of democracy should govern the country. But over the decades, the Islamic Republic's radical religious rulers have launched brutal crackdowns on social justice and political freedom. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how the 1979 revolution failed to live up to its promise with Yeganeh Torbati and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin.

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Why Khan Academy's founder thinks AI tools can transform education for the better - Horizons

May 01, 2026 |

By William Brangham , Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten , Satvi Sunkara , Juliet Fuisz , Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert

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6 hours ago When Anthropic introduced its powerful new model, Claude Mythos, this spring, companies and countries freaked out. The general-purpose model, its creators claimed, could discover software vulnerabilities that no one knew existed. Rather than release Mythos to the world, the company gave it to …

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How students are faring in Arizona’s voucher program that could be adopted nationwide

Oct 15, 2025 |

By Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio As the Trump administration throws its weight behind a national school voucher program that it says will give parents more options, critics point to the negative impacts school choice is having on public schools. Arizona introduced the first universal school voucher program in the country in 2022, and it may provide clues for what’s to come. Stephanie Sy reports on how the program is faring.

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Arizona’s scorching summer kills hundreds and threatens way of life for many more

Aug 09, 2024 |

By Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio It’s been a deadly summer as extreme heat from across the country has killed dozens of people. The Biden administration recently announced new rules to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, but it may not come soon enough. Stephanie Sy reports from Maricopa County, Arizona, where there have been nearly 450 suspected heat-related deaths this summer.

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Social media’s role in the rise of youth violence

May 22, 2024 |

By Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Violent crime has been on a downward trend across the country since the pandemic-era spike. But today, several cities are reporting a new rise in violent crimes involving youth. In many of these cases, police say social media played a central role. Stephanie Sy reports on the challenges of addressing teen violence.

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How families can protect children as FBI sees increase in online sextortion cases

May 13, 2024 |

By Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio FBI field offices across the country have reported an increase in youth sextortion cases where sexually explicit content is used as blackmail. Stephanie Sy reports on the concerning trend and preventive efforts to protect minors.

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Study finds military suicide rates highest among tank brigades

Mar 21, 2024 |

By Winston Wilde , Andrew Chambers , Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

The military has experienced suicide in its ranks for decades. In recent years, it was partly attributed to the stresses and strains members experienced in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But those conflicts are over and suicides remain at what the Pentagon calls an unacceptably high level. Nick Schifrin reports. Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors.

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How Arizona’s crisis response network became a model for mental health hotlines

Feb 15, 2024 |

By Megan Thompson , Melanie Saltzman , Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

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Author Viet Thanh Nguyen’s new memoir reflects on family’s experience of war and exile

Nov 01, 2023 |

By Jeffrey Brown , Lena Jackson, Madison Staten

| CANVAS Arts

Geoff Bennett: Recently, an event featuring the writer Viet Thanh Nguyen at the 92nd Street Y, one of New York's leading cultural institutions, was canceled. The organizers cited Nguyen's public criticism of Israel. It's just one example of how the Israel-Hamas war is roiling cultural and educational organizations in this country.

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Author Viet Thanh Nguyen’s new memoir reflects on family’s experience of war and exile

Oct 31, 2023 |

By Jeffrey Brown , Lena Jackson, Madison Staten

| CANVAS Arts

Author Viet Thanh Nguyen's new memoir reflects on family's experience of war and exile The Vietnamese-born, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen has long written on themes of war, refugees and exile. He covers… How vampire lore emerged from shadowy medical mysteries When investigators debunked the real-life existence of these undead monsters, it didn't kill their appeal.

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Cassette tapes make unexpected comeback in era of music streaming

Jun 01, 2023 |

By Stephanie Sy , Madison Staten , Lena Jackson

| CANVAS Arts

WATCH LIVE: Poet Laureate Ada Limón reads poem being sent to space on NASA's Europa Clipper mission The words will be engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft, set to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in October… Cassette tapes make unexpected comeback in era of music streaming In an era of music streaming and digital downloads, an old format is once again becoming popular.

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Cassette tapes make unexpected comeback in era of music streaming

Jun 01, 2023 |

By Stephanie Sy , Madison Staten , Lena Jackson

| PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour The video for this story is not available, but you can still read the transcript below. In an era of music streaming and digital downloads, an old format is once again becoming popular. Modern music audiences are rewinding and hitting play on a cassette tape revival. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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Baseball’s new pitch clock speeds up the game, draws mixed reaction from players and fans

Mar 22, 2023 |

By Ronald Blum , Stephen Whyno , Stephanie Sy , Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

Amna Nawaz: Opening day for professional baseball is just around the corner, and, this year, it will be notably different. Major League Baseball has enacted a series of new rules intended to make the game more exciting. Stephanie Sy went to a spring training game in Arizona to check out the action. Stephanie Sy: On a perfect 73-degree day, baseball fans young and old flooded into Scottsdale Stadium. Spring training is Major League ball without the high stakes, explains 11-year-old Mitchell Earnest.

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Phoenix tries to offset rising temperatures that pose health risks to the most vulnerable

Jul 06, 2022 |

By Madison Staten

| PBS NewsHour

Judy Woodruff: Last year set a record for heat-related deaths in the United States. And this year is already shaping up to be worse in terms of high temperatures. Stephanie Sy is back now with this report from Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona, which has been at the center of heat-related deaths and where rising homelessness in recent years is making even more people vulnerable to extreme heat.

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