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Loneliness in America 6 min.

According to U.S. Census Bureau surveys, Americans have been spending less time with friends and more time alone since before the pandemic, which has only intensified the sense of social isolation. Laurie Santos, a cognitive scientist and psychology professor at Yale University, joins John Yang to discuss the health effects of loneliness and what can be done about it.

Formats: Streaming Copyright Date: 2023

NFL Emergency Response 5 min.

The shocking collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during last week’s Monday Night Football game has put a spotlight on the NFL’s medical teams that are present at every game. Jourdan Rodrigue, a reporter for The Athletic, joins John Yang to discuss the league’s emergency action protocol.

Formats: Streaming Copyright Date: 2023

New! Don Quixote in Newark 84 min.

When Dr. James Oleske insisted babies in Newark were getting the new and unknown disease then appearing in gay men and drug users in the ‘80s, every established authority told him that he was crazy. Forming a powerful alliance with the poor mothers and grandmothers of Newark, Oleske never stopped fighting. His brilliant work ultimately ended the pediatric AIDS epidemic in America.

Formats: Streaming Copyright Date: 2022

Ping Pong Parkinson's 4 min.

Globally acclaimed musician Nenad Bach’s performing career was abruptly cut short by the onset of Parkinson's Disease, however playing competitive ping pong has not only halted, but actually reversed his symptoms enough so he can once again take the stage. This film was recognized with an Honorable Mention at the World Parkinson Coalition's annual World Parkinson’s Congress.