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In China, critics of state virus response have disappeared
S2020 E61 - 6m 35s
The spread of novel coronavirus in China has stabilized, but a battle between the country’s people and its government over information continues. In fact, several Chinese activists who raised alarm over the outbreak and the official response to it are now missing. Critics say the Communist Party is seeking to contain not just the virus, but also the details surrounding it. Nick Schifrin reports.
How 2020 Democrats are reacting to combative SC debate
S2020 E61 - 4m 51s
Seven 2020 Democrats took the stage for a raucous debate in Charleston, South Carolina, Tuesday night. With the primary season heating up, so did the candidates’ rhetoric. In particular, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, considered the race’s front-runner, was the target of aggressive criticism. But on Wednesday, the presidential hopefuls were back on the campaign trail. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Why migraine disease involves more than just a headache
S2020 E61 - 8m 29s
Migraine disease affects 47 million Americans -- 75 percent of whom are women. Although headache is one symptom, attacks can include visual disturbances, nausea, extreme light and sound sensitivity, brain fog and debilitating pain. Stigma and gender stereotypes may complicate the medical response, treatments aren't one-size-fits-all and federal funding is minimal. Stephanie Sy reports.
How Uber whistleblower Susan Fowler took on toxic culture
S2020 E61 - 8m 25s
In 2015, Susan Fowler was excited about joining high-flying startup Uber -- but was propositioned by her manager on her first day. Just over a year later, Fowler detailed a corporate culture of harassment and retaliation in a blog post that went viral, helping drive out company co-founder Travis Kalanick and other executives. Fowler joins William Brangham to discuss her new book, “Whistleblower.”
How American actress Jean Seberg became a target of the FBI
S2020 E61 - 6m 15s
American actress Jean Seberg was best known for her role in “Breathless,” a classic of French new wave cinema. But she became the target of FBI scrutiny due to her support of the Black Panther Party -- ties the new film "Seberg" explores in depth and dramatizes. Jeffrey Brown sits down with director Benedict Andrews and star Kristen Stewart at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Trump defends virus response, announces new measures
S2020 E61 - 11m 16s
President Trump has faced criticism for his response to the global outbreak of novel coronavirus. On Wednesday, he held a briefing about how the federal government is mobilizing in case the illness spreads widely within the U.S. Yamiche Alcindor and Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, join Amna Nawaz to discuss funding and preparation measures.
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