William Brangham

Thirty-one states are reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal disease linked to produce. The outbreak this summer is higher than normal and has raised concerns. Dr. Omer Awan of the University of Maryland School of Medicine discussed the issue with William Brangham.

The use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has increased significantly, with 11% of adults currently using them, up from 3% two years ago. Medicare has enabled some patients to access these drugs, potentially driving further adoption.

New federal student loan rules are altering funding for graduate programs, with a federal judge temporarily blocking some limits on loans for professional degrees. William Brangham discussed the changes with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post.

Ticks are spreading to new regions and bringing new threats, particularly during summertime. William Brangham discussed the issue with Holly Gaff, a mathematical ecologist at Old Dominion University who studies ticks.

Passages from the Bible will now be required reading for public school students in Texas. The Republican-controlled state board of education approved the mandatory reading list, marking the first of its kind in the country.

The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second-largest, has imposed strict screen time limits for its 400,000 students. The policy reflects a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham discussed the rules with Nick Melvoin, a member of the Los Angeles School Board.

Research suggests weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help treat or prevent certain cancers. These drugs, part of the GLP-1 class, are now used by one-in-eight American adults.

A Mideast expert argues the Iran deal represents a strategic defeat for Israel. The discussion explores the impact of the deal on U.S.-Israeli relations and the dynamics between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright discuss the war's potential impact on the midterm elections, President Trump's deal with Iran, Vice President Vance's promotion of the deal, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom's claim of being investigated by Trump's Justice Department.

President Trump said he called off airstrikes on Iranian targets and claimed a U.S.-Iran deal is close, potentially to be signed this weekend. Iran denied any progress toward a longer-term agreement.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating, with warnings it could become one of the deadliest without a stronger response. The article examines how the loss of USAID support has weakened efforts to combat the outbreak, referencing Jeremy Konyndyk's past role leading USAID’s foreign disaster assistance during the 2014 Ebola crisis.

A Texas judge's ruling allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to continue playing after he was banned for wagering $90,000 on sports games has sparked debate about sports gambling and addiction. Sorsby and his school appealed his ban, citing his gambling addiction and anxiety issues, which the judge acknowledged.

SNAP enrollment has sharply declined nationwide since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed last summer, resulting in over 3.5 million people losing food assistance. States are implementing new eligibility requirements and stricter application processes, as reported by William Brangham and analyzed by Harvard professor Sara Naomi Bleich.

The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of how the federal government awards research grants, which researchers say could allow the administration to limit and exert more control over critical scientific research. Craig McLean, the former chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, discusses the issue with William Brangham.

The Trump administration is removing over 900 deep-sea ocean sensors from the Pacific and Atlantic oceans near Washington, Oregon, Alaska, North Carolina, and Greenland. Scientists warn these tools are critical for understanding planetary changes.

Authorities are struggling to stop AI tools that generate realistic fake nude images and videos without individuals' consent. These 'nudification' technologies have seen a sharp rise, prompting efforts to regulate their use.

A Kenyan court temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to open a quarantine facility in Central Africa to treat Americans exposed to or infected with Ebola. The region is experiencing an outbreak with over 900 suspected cases.