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A Brief But Spectacular take on big talk

3m 38s

Kalina Silverman is a storyteller who's transforming how we connect with each other. Her "Big Talk" project turns simple conversations into profound exchanges and has reached millions. Recently, Silverman turned her attention to documenting the stories of California wildfire survivors, helping raise millions in relief. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on big talk.

How the Trump administration plans to slash NASA's budget

9m 38s

Funding for science is very much on the chopping block in President Trump's proposed budget. It's a fraught moment for NASA, particularly for those focused on earth science and not human space travel. Over the weekend, Trump announced he was withdrawing the nomination of his original pick to lead NASA, billionaire Jared Isaacman. Miles O'Brien reports.

Congress expects Trump request to cut approved funding

5m 49s

As lawmakers return to Washington, they expect a rescission request from the White House to cut funding already passed by Congress. Among other cuts, President Trump’s request is expected to include the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit through which NPR and PBS get federal funding. Lisa Desjardins reports on what this could look like and what is ahead.

Study shows link between CT scans, risk of developing cancer

6m 12s

CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a link between the radiation exposure from the imaging tool and cancer. Ali Rogin spoke with Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author, to learn more.

World Pride celebrations bring mix of joy and anxiety

6m 23s

World Pride, the international LGBTQ+ celebration, is underway in Washington, D.C. against the backdrop of the Trump administration rolling back LGBTQ+ rights and protections, particularly for transgender people. June Crenshaw, deputy director of the Capital Pride Alliance, joins John Yang to discuss.

News Wrap: Palestinians killed while getting food aid

4m 5s

In our news wrap, more than 20 Palestinians in Gaza were killed as they tried to get food aid, Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian military planes inside Russia, voters in Poland went to the polls to select their next president, Paris celebrates a home team victory in Europe's biggest soccer tournament and forecasters predict the northern lights may be visible in southern states.

As hurricane season begins, federal agencies face challenges

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Sunday marks the official start of what NOAA forecasters predict will be an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. But big staffing cuts at NOAA and FEMA are raising questions about the federal government's ability to forecast and track these storms and the cleanup and recovery efforts in their aftermath. Leah Douglas, agriculture and energy policy reporter at Reuters, joins John Yang to discuss.

Group of rescued gray seals heads home after rehabilitation

2m 16s

A group of gray seals in Rhode Island are making a splash. They were rescued in March and April after becoming entangled in fishing gear and other debris near Block Island. Several were recently released after being rehabilitated. John Yang has the story.

How lawmakers are restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives

5m 5s

Voters in 24 states and the District of Columbia can bypass their legislatures by gathering signatures to get proposed laws or constitutional amendments on the ballot. But about 40 bills in roughly a dozen states are now being considered or have been signed into law to restrict this process. Dane Waters, head of the non-partisan Initiative and Referendum Institute, joins John Yang to discuss.

'Girl on Girl' explores pop culture's impact on women

5m 22s

After decades of political and social progress, women’s rights are now the subject of renewed debate and policy change, amid a broader backlash on the goals of modern feminism. Atlantic staff writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sophie Gilbert joins Ali Rogin to discuss her new book, "Girl on Girl," which argues that pop culture of the 90s and early 2000s may have set back a generation of women.

News Wrap: Trump's plan for steel levies draws reactions

2m 42s

In our news wrap Saturday, global reaction to a surprise tariff announcement from President Trump after he said Friday that was doubling levies on imported steel, Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine ahead of a fresh round of peace talks and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressed Indo-Pacific allies to increase defense spending as tensions with China rise.

Canadian wildfires trigger air quality warnings in the U.S.

5m 8s

Wildfires burning in western Canada are triggering poor air quality warnings in the upper Midwest, advising people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people to limit outdoor activities. Meteorologists say that the impact of the fires this weekend could reach Oklahoma, Tennessee and Arkansas. John Yang reports.

Harvard professor calls Trump's attacks 'authoritarianism'

8m 50s

The Trump administration’s fight with Harvard isn’t letting up. The White House has moved to strip more than $2 billion in federal grants, block international student enrollment and suspend student visa appointments. Some at Harvard are speaking out, including professor and cognitive scientist Steven Pinker. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss his op-ed titled “Harvard Derangement Syndrome.”

Musk leaves White House after cutting to jobs and agencies

7m 18s

Elon Musk’s time in the White House has officially come to an end. The world’s richest man was tapped to reshape the federal government and rein in spending. But as White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports, Musk’s impact remains unclear and some agency budgets actually grew.

News Wrap: Supreme Court lets Trump strip migrant status

7m 10s

In our news wrap Friday, the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to strip the legal status of people from countries facing war and political turmoil, former President Biden gave his first public remarks since he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and PBS is suing the Trump administration over an executive order that aims to cut all federal funding.

Mississippi governor on Medicaid, disaster funding impacts

7m 44s

As Republicans in Congress negotiate the president’s policy agenda, states are preparing for the impacts on their healthcare programs and their budgets. That includes Mississippi, where nearly 700,000 residents are enrolled in Medicaid. Amna Nawaz discussed the Trump agenda and its impact on Mississippi with Republican Gov. Tate Reeves.

Brooks and Capehart on Musk's impact on the U.S. government

10m 10s

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Elon Musk's legacy as his time in the White House comes to an end, members of Congress facing more pushback from voters over the Trump agenda, the president's controversial pardons and Russia's attacks on Ukraine intensifying.

Members of Congress face frustrations over the Trump agenda

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Lawmakers have been in their home districts this week answering tough questions about legislation making its way through Congress and about the Trump administration. Lisa Desjardins reports on the fired-up constituents they heard from at town halls.

James Patterson reflects on fatherhood in 'The #1 Dad Book'

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James Patterson is a household name to many, having written more than 200 books and selling over 450 million copies worldwide. But he's turning the page from thrillers to something more personal in his latest release. In "The #1 Dad Book," Patterson offers a heartfelt reflection on fatherhood and what it means to him. He discussed more with Geoff Bennett for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Met opens Arts of Oceania galleries showcasing Pacific works

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New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is opening its Galleries of the Arts of Oceania to the public for the first time since 2021. It comes after a major renovation that allowed curators to reimagine how to present art from the vast region. Senior Arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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