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Trump to propose overhaul of U.S. immigration system
S2019 E152 - 2m 57s
President Trump is returning to a familiar issue: immigration. On Thursday, Trump is expected to deliver a speech in which he proposes an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system, including the number of immigrants accepted, development of a wall between the U.S. and Mexico and how visas are granted. Yamiche Alcindor talks to Amna Nawaz about the plan’s details and its likely reception by Congress.
With abortion laws, states see chance to test Roe v. Wade
S2019 E152 - 11m 28s
With the Supreme Court's conservative makeup, more states are implementing legislation that tests the limits of Roe v. Wade. Alabama's governor has signed the most restrictive abortion law in the country, while Vermont aims to preserve abortion rights into the future. Amna Nawaz talks to The Montgomery Advertiser's Brian Lyman, VTDigger's Anne Galloway and Florida State University's Mary Ziegler.
Can art illustrating climate change's effects shape policy?
S2019 E152 - 8m 14s
There's no shortage of powerful images and video when it comes to natural disasters like wildfires and melting glaciers. But a pair of artists are now using those images in new ways, as part of their mission to warn people about climate change and its devastating impact on familiar landscapes. Miles O'Brien takes a different look at fire and ice and the balance between horror and beauty.
How generic drug makers are reacting to price-fixing lawsuit
S2019 E152 - 4m 20s
U.S. consumers often turn to generic versions of prescription drugs to keep costs down, but dozens of states are now suing manufacturers of these drugs, saying they illegally fixed prices and divided up market share. Affected drugs include medicines used to treat everything from minor infections to HIV. John Yang gets reaction from Chip Davis, CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines.
Did generic drug makers act as a 'private sector cartel?'
S2019 E152 - 5m 44s
Affordable health care is a persistent concern for Americans and a topic of great political debate. Typically, generic prescription drugs offer a cheaper alternative to name brands, but a new multi-state lawsuit alleges that their manufacturers have been artificially raising prices. John Yang talks to William Tong, attorney general of Connecticut, whose office has been leading the investigation.
Justice Stevens on 3 'very bad' Supreme Court decisions
S2019 E152 - 7m 49s
Former Justice John Paul Stevens spent 35 years on the Supreme Court, writing some of its most important decisions. At age 99, he is still writing, including a new memoir, and weighing in on prominent U.S. issues today. Judy Woodruff sat down with Justice Stevens in April to hear his thoughts on everything from President Trump to how a childhood accident shaped his future views on gun ownership.
Can listening to classical music help kids keep calm?
S2019 E152 - 5m 25s
Today’s fast-paced, on-demand world offers immense opportunity -- and plenty of distraction. Tuning out worries and remaining focused can be especially difficult for children, many of whom feel vulnerable due to circumstances at home and fears of violence at school. PBS station WVIZ/Ideastream profiles an educational program that combines classical music with meditation techniques to create calm.
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