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What Trump's refugee policies could mean for places like Bowling Green, Kentucky

December 17, 2019 Sam Lane

For the year that began in October, President Trump has capped the number of refugees who may enter the U.S. at 18,000 -- the lowest level since 1980. The policy is having a significant effect in what may seem like an unlikely place: Bowling Green, Kentucky, where a disproportionate number of refugees has settled in recent years, forming a crucial component of the local economy.

Ambitious Louisville study seeks to understand impact of trees on our health

December 12, 2019 Sam Lane

Trees can add beauty and serenity to a neighborhood -- but can they also improve the health of its residents? In Kentucky, the University of Louisville - with help from the National Institutes of Health and The Nature Conservancy - aims to find out.

With emphasis on arts, rural communities challenge national narrative of decline

November 11, 2019 Sam Lane

Americans have been drawn to rural areas in recent years partly due to the appeal of a higher quality of life. These regions have not traditionally been known as art hubs, but some residents say that trend is changing. Jeffrey Brown reports from northern Minnesota, where artists and community leaders are fighting the national narrative of rural America in decline.

Nats' path to World Series offers unity in divided D.C.

October 17, 2019 Sam Lane

For the first time since 1933, Washington, D.C., finally has a baseball team going to the World Series. William Brangham reports on the Nationals' unlikely run to the fall classic, and what hometown pride means for the nation's capital at a time when politics are roiled by controversy and division.

How Montana's Tippet Rise showcases artistic achievement amid natural beauty

October 11, 2019 Sam Lane

The Tippet Rise Art Center in southern Montana is home to stunning sculptures, architecture and classical music. But instead of traditional museum or concert hall walls, its artworks are surrounded by natural wonders. And its organizers make a conscious effort to attract not only global art lovers but local residents of the rural area, as well.

Youth marches for climate action draw millions around the world

September 20, 2019 Sam Lane

In cities across the globe on Friday, protesters took to the streets to demand action on climate change. The demonstrations, easily the largest to focus on climate, represent a movement driven largely by young people -- many of whom left school to join the walkout.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on the power of a movement

September 13, 2019 Sam Lane

Although more Americans than ever are worried about climate change, less than 40 percent expect to make "major sacrifices" to tackle the problem. But according to Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenager and climate activist, drastic action is exactly what's needed to address the problem.

How the Trump administration is shaping the future of America's public lands

August 21, 2019 Sam Lane

The Trump administration is responsible for the largest reduction of federally protected land in U.S. history, according to a recent study by the journal Science. And in the wide expanses of the American West, Trump's encouragement of industry and development has conservation advocates concerned for the future of public lands intended for varied use.

How scientists are harvesting fog to secure the world's water supply

July 31, 2019 Sam Lane

The global water supply is constantly and increasingly threatened by climate change, overconsumption and poor management, among other forces. In an effort to bolster it, scientists around the world are leveraging familiar scientific principles with modern technology to capture water from the moisture in fog.

In Dallas, how art and culinary skills are helping juvenile offenders stay out of jail

July 30, 2019 Sam Lane

In Dallas, two programs aim to shift the conversation around juvenile justice -- one by bringing young people into the kitchen, and the other by using art to address trauma. Creative Solutions and Cafe Momentum offer juvenile offenders the chance to develop job skills, forge healthy relationships and process their emotions.

How the writer behind the comic strip 'Baldo' blends humor with humanity

July 11, 2019 Sam Lane

A newspaper's comics section often provides a lighthearted escape from serious frontpage headlines. But comic writer Hector Cantú feels a duty to reflect reality in his "Baldo" series, which debuted in 2000. The only nationally syndicated comic strip about a Latino family, its characters have encountered sensitive political issues over the years, such as immigration.

Skyrocketing cost of insulin pushes Americans to buy drug in Canada

July 5, 2019 Sam Lane

Insulin is a vital drug that some 7.4 million Americans must take daily to manage their diabetes. But its price nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016, leaving some patients with no choice but to turn to black-market drugs or traveling to Canada, where insulin can be 90 percent cheaper.

How Aaron Sorkin reworked 'To Kill a Mockingbird' for Broadway

May 9, 2019 Sam Lane

Aaron Sorkin, an Oscar-winning director and creator of the hit TV show "The West Wing," now has a new adaptation of the classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" on Broadway. The reworked version of Harper Lee's book has been nominated for nine Tony awards.

With East Village exhibition, the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat comes home

May 6, 2019 Sam Lane

More than 30 years after his death, Jean-Michel Basquiat remains one of America's most influential contemporary artists. He carved a unique style that challenged traditional views of race, poverty and politics in the U.S. Now, his work has come home, to Basquiat's old stomping grounds in New York's East Village, in a brand-new, private museum owned by the Brant Foundation.

How Jeff Daniels steps into Atticus Finch’s shoes on Broadway

May 6, 2019 Sam Lane

Atticus Finch is one of the most recognizable characters in American literature. The small-town Alabama lawyer from Harper Lee's classic novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird," has gotten an update on Broadway, more than half century after the book was published.

Book on conflict in Northern Ireland contains a plot twist that surprised the author

April 1, 2019 Sam Lane

The book, "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland," starts with the 1972 killing of Jean McConville, a widowed Belfast mother and one of roughly 3,500 people who died in brutal decades-long sectarian conflict over Northern Ireland.

With 'Mutual Air,' this California artist leverages the sounds of science

March 14, 2019 Sam Lane

How 'Black Panther' costume designer found inspiration worthy of a superhero

February 13, 2019 Sam Lane

When it comes to movies, we tend to focus on actors and directors. But many other factors help determine whether a film resonates with audiences. In commercial and critical blockbuster "Black Panther," for example, superhero suits recall actual African heritage. Jeffrey Brown talks to Ruth Carter, the movie's Oscar-nominated costume designer, about finding inspiration and serving as an example.

Oscar-nominated 'Vice' is a character study on the quest for power

February 11, 2019 Sam Lane

Part comedy, part tragedy, the Oscar-nominated movie "Vice" is all raw politics. The film paints a portrait of former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne. Jeffrey Brown sits down with director Adam McKay and star Amy Adams to discuss how they approached portraying the couple and how the film fits into the current political climate.

What's next for popular podcast 'Ear Hustle,' now that co-host has left prison

January 25, 2019 Sam Lane

In 2017, the NewsHour reported on the first podcast produced entirely from inside of a prison. "Ear Hustle" offers a rare look at inmate experiences, from race relations to sharing a tiny cell. One of the show's co-hosts was released in November, and Jeffrey Brown went back to California to catch up with him and find out what's next for the hit podcast.