A new immersive documentary experience takes us back 55 years to the story of the Apollo space program and the first of humankind to walk on the moon. "The Moonwalkers" was narrated and co-written by Tom Hanks, alongside writer-director Christopher Riley. Christiane joined them at the exhibition to discuss what inspired this project.

Homelessness is an ongoing problem in the United States and around the world. According to Nicholas Kristof, opinion columnist for The New York Times, the city of Houston may have found a solution. For his latest piece Kristof visited Houston and Dallas to learn how both cities are addressing the issue. He tells Hari Sreenivasan he found differing levels of success.

Soon after October 7, Josh Paul resigned from the State Department in protest of what he called unscrutinized U.S. arms transfers to Israel. In his resignation letter, Paul said the Israeli response and American support "will only lead to more and deeper suffering for both the Israeli and Palestinian people.”

Puerto Rico is in the midst of a healthcare crisis after a series of natural disasters hit its rapidly aging population. The Washington Post's Arelis Hernández writes that "more people are dying in Puerto Rico as its healthcare system crumbles." Hernández tells Hari Sreenivasan that Puerto Rico's crisis could be a warning of what's to come in the United States.

End-of-life care in the United States is an emotional topic. Many are pushed into financial ruin by the imperatives of long-term care. Reporters Reed Abelson (New York Times) and Jordan Rau (KFF Health News) talked to dozens of families and experts about the reality of caring for the aged and dying in a country with no coherent elder care system.

Henry Kissinger, one of the most famous American Secretaries of State, died on Wednesday at 100. Kissinger wielded great diplomatic power. But he was reviled by many for the bombing of Cambodia and the rise of repressive regimes in Latin America. Historian and journalist Walter Isaacson, author of “Kissinger,” knows Kissinger’s life story inside and out and joins Bianna to reflect on his life.

Living conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate as the World Health Organization warns that more people could die from disease than from bombings. Youmna ElSayed, an Al Jazeera English correspondent in Gaza and mother of four, has been reporting – and experiencing personally – these conditions. Michel Martin asked her what it’s like working as a journalist while navigating day-to-day survival.

In a new article for The Atlantic, staff writer Tom Nichols sounds the alarm on former President Trump’s fascist rhetoric. In his article “Trump Crosses a Crucial Line," Nichols lays out his increasing concern about the language showing up in Trump's speeches -- language which Nichols argues is aligning more and more with the history and methods of fascism. He joins Michel Martin to discuss.

The new Netflix film "Rustin" tells the story of a man central to the civil rights movement, but relatively unknown today. Bayard Rustin was a key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, a confidant of Martin Luther King Jr., and a tireless advocate for equality. Lead actor Colman Domingo speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the film.

Roxane Gay, best-selling author and contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, has been sharing her thoughts on a wide range of topics since 2014. She recently published a compilation of her works in the new book “Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business.” Gay joined Michel Martin to discuss the power of speech.

The film industry is still falling short on diverse representation, both onscreen and off-screen. According to UCLA's latest report, only 16% of last year's top Hollywood releases were directed by people of color. Roger Ross Williams was the first African American director to win an Oscar. He now has a collection of Emmy and Peabody awards to his credit, but his journey has been an uphill battle.

The Israel-Hamas war has caused a global spike in hate crime. Filmmaker Daniel Lombroso's latest film, “Nina & Irena," follows his interviews with his Holocaust-surviving grandmother, who reveals that her older sister perished during the war. Hari Sreenivasan spoke to them both about the importance of this film and its release in the world of today.

In times of war, disinformation and extremist rhetoric can spread like wildfire. Tech mogul Elon Musk is often criticized for fanning the flames on his platform X. Recently, Musk personally endorsed an antisemitic post. Nora Benavidez, senior counsel and director of digital justice and civil rights at Free Press, joins the show to discuss why content moderation is crucial for democracy.

Author Stephanie Land became an overnight sensation with her debut memoir "Maid," a long, hard look at her impoverished beginnings and the trials she faced as a single parent. Her book became a bestseller and was turned into a hugely successful Netflix series. Now Land is back with a sequel, "Class," which picks up her story where "Maid" left off.

As grief and anger cascade across Israel and Gaza, language can be weaponized to polarize, spread propaganda or advance agendas. And it doesn't stop there. From the radical speeches of Donald Trump to the extreme rhetoric of Russia, language plays an often dangerous role in politics. Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his new book, "The Politics of Langauge."

Palestinian American journalist Laila El-Haddad is concerned about possible genocide in Gaza. She is part of a lawsuit filed against the Biden administration which alleges it has failed to prevent genocide. She argues that the government’s reluctance to call for a ceasefire is not only hurting Gazans on the ground, but also Arab and Muslim Americans who are subject to heightened Islamophobia.

Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) laid the groundwork for challenging gender discrimination in the U.S. In her new book "The Women of NOW," historian Katherine Turk details the founding and legacy of the influential feminist organization. The author joins Michel Martin to discuss how lessons from the past can inform activism today.

As American Jews face an unprecedented surge in antisemitism, they are also grappling with division in their own communities. The debate over support for Israel is playing out among Jews across the country, with some calling for a ceasefire while others unequivocally back the Israeli government. Journalist and author Emily Tamkin explains this moment of division.

Katalin Karikó is making an extraordinary impact in the medical field. With her research partner she was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine last month for groundbreaking work on Messenger RNA technology, a vital ingredient in COVID-19 vaccines. Karikó joins the show to discuss this milestone and her new memoir "Breaking Through: My Life in Science."

Mohammad Darawshe is an Arab citizen of Israel, and in a recent article says he feels as though his state is fighting its own people. Mohammad’s cousin, Awad, was killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7th whilst still working as a paramedic at the Nova musical festival. He shared his story with President Biden recently during his visit to Israel and joins the show to tell us more.