Vivian Hoang

3 weeks ago | pbs.org | Hannah Grabenstein |Vivian Hoang

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a series of programs and incentives intended to raise the nation’s fertility rate. So what would actually convince Americans to have more babies? READ MORE: So you want to increase your country’s birth rate? Experts say it’s toughPBS News put out a call to readers this month asking just that. We heard back from nearly 1,000 people who shared their thoughts. Though far from a scientific analysis, taken together the answers still reveal key themes.

3 weeks ago | pbs.org | Vivian Hoang

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Food is a tangible and accessible way to understand and connect with different societies. One chef has led the movement to bring traditional food from her home country of Laos to diners across the United States. Laura Barrón-López reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

4 weeks ago | pbs.org | Vivian Hoang |Hannah Grabenstein

President Donald Trump, a father of five who dubbed himself the “fertilization president” during Women’s History Month, has reportedly begun to float potential incentives to bring up the U.S. birth rate. Elon Musk, one of his closest advisers, has at least a dozen children and has said that his fear of low birth rates leading to the collapse of modern civilization keeps him up at night.

Jan 9, 2025 | pbs.org | Vivian Hoang

Politics Jan 9, 2025 1:09 PM EST As the U.S. says goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, you can watch a continuous stream of the many public memorial events dedicated to the 39th president. You can also learn more about his life (including a timeline), his legacy as a humanitarian and statesman, as well as how he contributed to public health, plus how funerals of former presidents are planned.

Jan 9, 2025 | pbs.org | Vivian Hoang

Politics Jan 9, 2025 12:36 PM EST As the U.S. says goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, you can watch a continuous stream of the many public memorial events dedicated to the 39th president. You can also learn more about his life (including a timeline), his legacy as a humanitarian and statesman, as well as how he contributed to public health, plus how funerals of former presidents are planned.