9/11 Changed Afghanistan, but Now It's Back Where It Started
After 9/11, Afghanistan became the center of America's response, and 20 years of war followed, killing hundreds of thousands, mostly civilians. Students hear from three men who fought in it and explore how the country ended up back where it started.
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Lonnie Bunch on His Legacy and Protecting the Smithsonian from Political Pressure
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as the institution faces an escalating fight with the Trump administration over how it tells America's story. Students explore who decides what museums preserve, and what's at stake.
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Youth Sports Become Big Business, Putting Stress on Families
Youth travel and club sports have grown into a multibillion-dollar industry involving some 5 million kids. Students explore who profits, why families pay the rising costs, and whether the system leaves talented lower-income kids behind.
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Far-Right Political Party Win in Germany Raises Alarm in Europe
Germany's far-right AfD party scored a major election win in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, deepening the country's political divide and unsettling much of Europe. Students explore why eastern Germany votes differently and what the result signals.
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US Jobs Market Strong Despite Inflation and Global Pressure
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far more than economists expected, even as inflation and global pressures mount. Students explore what a "no hire, no fire" economy means and why many workers still feel squeezed.
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How My Union Organized to Lower Healthcare Cost for Members
When a hospital raised mammogram rates and then ran breast cancer awareness ads, one California union local had had enough. Kati Bassler shares how the Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers filled boardrooms, negotiated carve-outs, and turned organizing into real healthcare savings for members.
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Remembering Gloria Steinem and Her Trailblazing Fight for Women's Rights
Gloria Steinem spent more than half a century pushing the fight for women's equality from the margins into the mainstream. As the world remembers the writer and activist, students explore her life, her legacy, and the movement she helped lead.
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Prolonged Iran War Impacts Global Economy
A prolonged war with Iran is rippling through the global economy, from oil prices to tariffs. Geoff Bennett talks with analyst Cliff Kupchan about the stakes, and students weigh what the U.S. could do next.
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How a Super El Niño Is Fueling Extreme Weather
A potentially record-breaking El Niño has unleashed a relentless stretch of extreme weather, and experts warn it could last into 2027. Students explore how El Niño works and how communities can prepare.
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Whistleblower Warns USPS Rushing New System That Could Jeopardize Mail-in Ballots
With just days until the first ballots are set to be mailed to voters, a whistleblower inside the U.S.
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