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The Petri Dish

Vitriol escalates as battles over school policies intensify across Bucks County. A student roundtable and an unlikely alliance between two teachers with opposing political views offer a flicker of hope that it's still possible to reach across the aisle.  

The science of grief and how it can impact physical health

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...

News Wrap: Newsom signs order for AI safety in California

In our news wrap Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that aims to speed up safety measures for AI, including a possible 'kill switch' for advanced models, President Trump announced that all 50 states will participate...

‘Shadow surge’ pushes immigration arrests to record highs

Less than a year ago, aggressive immigration raids were drawing headlines and sparking protests. But recently, the Trump administration has shifted its approach. Instead of relying as heavily on high-profile operations, federal immigration authorities are working with state and...

Some Republicans distance themselves from Trump’s policies

With the midterms approaching, some Republicans are beginning to distance themselves from some of President Trump's most controversial policies. The panel discusses what the latest polling is showing.  

Why Trump is quick to dismiss concerns about AI safety

Just as AI’s threats to humanity reached a fever pitch with tech CEOs publicly calling for government regulation, Congress left Washington to return to the campaign trail six weeks before Election Day. The panel discusses why President Trump is...

Wheelchair tennis celebrates 50 years and a new popularity

Professional wheelchair tennis players are competing for their countries this week in the World Team Cup at the U.S. Tennis Association’s National Campus in Orlando. It’s part of the 50th anniversary of the sport’s creation and comes at a...

Qatari spokesman on regional war and path to U.S.-Iran talks

Violence has spread across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel launched the war in Iran. Qatar has spent months mediating between Iran and the U.S. while also being targeted by Iranian strikes. Nick Schifrin sat down with...

News Wrap: Kennedy Center must give notice before changes

In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge ordered that Kennedy Center officials provide a 30-day notice before making any significant physical changes to the building, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcoming a proposal that could see his...

Jon Ronson joins Geoff Bennett on ‘Settle In’

Jon Ronson’s new book, "The Castle," asks questions about what young men are being taught about what it means to be a man. Ronson joined Geoff Bennett on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed why certain visions...
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News Wrap: Vulnerability prompts race to protect websites

In our news wrap Wednesday, a major cybersecurity threat prompted a scramble to protect websites around the world, 1,000...
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