Andrew Chambers

Dec 22, 2024 | pbs.org | Andrew Chambers

The picture-perfect image of happy families at holiday gatherings isn’t reality for everyone. According to a Harris poll conducted in November, about 18 percent of those surveyed said they had only limited interactions with their immediate family. Some of our viewers share their stories of alienation from family, and John Yang speaks with family therapist Whitney Goodman for advice.

Dec 7, 2024 | pbs.org | Andrew Chambers

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, drunk driving crashes are as much as 40 percent higher between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than the rest of the year. The legal blood alcohol limit in the U.S. is higher than around the world, and advocates say lowering it would reduce fatal car crashes. John Yang speaks with researcher James Fell to learn more.

Oct 20, 2024 | pbs.org | Andrew Chambers

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Massive storms like Helene and Milton can devastate the people and properties that take direct hits, causing billions of dollars in damages. But the economic effects of these events can be felt thousands of miles away and for many months to come. John Yang speaks with Megan Leonhardt, senior economics writer for Barron’s, to learn more.

Oct 12, 2024 | pbs.org | Andrew Chambers

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The official death toll from Hurricane Milton may not be telling the whole story. New research suggests that lasting damage from storms like Milton could result in thousands of additional deaths in future years, particularly among society’s most vulnerable. John Yang speaks with Washington Post climate reporter Sarah Kaplan for more.

Sep 7, 2024 | pbs.org | Andrew Chambers

Sep 7, 2024 5:40 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Many studies have shown that the burden of air pollution in the United States disproportionately falls on racial minorities, especially Black Americans. In August, a federal judge barred the EPA and DOJ from using part of the Civil Rights Act to investigate how Louisiana regulates industrial plants. John Yang speaks with Beverly Wright of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice for more.