The Philippine capital Manila currently holds the record for the world’s longest and strictest lockdown. During that time, tens of thousands of people were arrested for violating quarantine rules, and the government under President Rodrigo Duterte shut down one of the country's largest TV networks and passed a controversial anti-terrorism bill. In this episo ... Show More
Mar 6
Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?
We all know caregiving takes time, energy, and emotional bandwidth — but it may also change us for the better. Sanjay sits down with writer Elissa Strauss, author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caregiving, to explore how caregiving affects the brain, why it could be go ... Show More
30m 4s
Feb 27
The Miracle and Mystery of Consciousness
Can modern science explain, or even define, the mystery of human consciousness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with writer Michael Pollan to talk about his new book, A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness, and explore the unmapped territory of our inner lives. They discuss whe ... Show More
27m 29s
Jul 2022
Disinformation, Intimidation, and Other Threats to Press Freedom
Philippine authorities have arrested journalist Maria Ressa 10 times in the past two years. They’ve been threatening for years to shut down the media organization she runs, Rappler. And yet, even as the government in Manila becomes more repressive, Ressa has managed to produce so ... Show More
27m 30s
Jun 2021
Friday, June 4, 2021: Facebook extends Trump ban
Breaking: Facebook suspends former President Donald Trump from its platform until January 2023.
Plus, FBI Director Christopher Wray likens the recent spate of cyberattacks to terrorism in the wake of 9/11.
And, a brand-new jobs report shows that the economy is on the mend but ... Show More
39m 18s
Aug 2021
Sunday August 15: The Afghan government is on the verge of collapse
The Taliban is closing in on Kabul as U.S. personnel evacuate the embassy in Afghanistan's capital, hastily ending the two decade-long war. Meanwhile in Kabul, there are growing concerns over the safety of women and girls and those who aided U.S. officials and troops.
Plus, Pre ... Show More
43m 32s
May 2021
Sunday, May 16, 2021: President Biden marks a critical milestone in the fight against Covid
The CDC has a new message for vaccinated Americans: it's safe to lose the mask, whether you're indoors or outside. But many health experts worry it may be too soon.
Plus, a crisis in the Mideast and gas shortages along the eastern seaboard threaten to distract the White House f ... Show More
39m 47s