Confusion about mask wearing is rampant. The messaging from scientists about the importance of masks is being distorted by noise and conflicting approaches at every level — from the White House all the way down to local government. CNN correspondent Evan McMorris-Santoro takes a hyper-local look at the divide over masks in a single community: Scottsdale, Ari ... Show More
May 26
Should You Be Worried About Ebola?
As a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa raises alarm, listeners have questions about what it is, how it spreads, and how worried they should be. Sanjay breaks down what we know — including why Ebola is highly infectious but not easily contagious — and why this outbreak has ... Show More
17m 42s
May 22
Hope and Advice for Recent Grads
Dr. Sanjay Gupta returned to his alma mater, University of Michigan Medical School, where he addressed the Class of 2026. Today on Chasing Life, he shares that warm welcome to the newest grads, full of lessons from the field. Our show was produced by Sofía Sanchez Medical Writer: ... Show More
19m 42s
Jul 2021
Mask Mandates, Vaccines & Angry GOP
The CDC says it’s time for Americans to put their masks back on—cue the criticism. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how the CDC’s new mask guidance, the FDA’s vaccine approval process, and the frustration Americans feel about it all are proving to be difficult for t ... Show More
7m 41s
May 2021
Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe's, Sam's Club Say Vaccined Customers Don't Have To Wear A Mask
Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe's, Sam's Club say vaccinated customers don't have to wear a mask; New CDC mask guidelines prompt criticism and confusion as local and business mandates stay in place; CDC director: Mask "decisions going to have to be made at a local level"; Israeli for ... Show More
40m 45s
Apr 2021
New Mask Guidance Shows Pandemic Progress
Today, President Biden announced new CDC mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans. David Chalian breaks down how the president is delivering on his pandemic promises as he reaches his 100-day mark. Plus, a brand-new CNN poll shows the country's view on police reform, and the ... Show More
8m 28s
Jun 2020
June 7, 2020: Masha Gessen on 'Surviving Autocracy;' Nikole Hannah-Jones on NYT op-ed controversy; Jemele Hill on newsroom diversity failures
Plus... Brian Stelter on the president telling you not to believe your eyes; Alexi McCammond on White House coverage; Karen Attiah on the need for newsroom integration; and a message from CNN's master control operations team. Karen Attiah, Jemele Hill, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Oliver ... Show More
40m 48s