Juana Summers appears in the following:
He was diagnosed with ALS. Then they changed the face of medical advocacy
Friday, June 30, 2023
After Brian Wallach was diagnosed with ALS, he and his wife Sandra Abrevaya threw themselves into advocating for patients. Everyone up to President Biden took notice.
What ALS has taken from one couple and how they've held on to love
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya about the impact living with ALS has had on their lives.
South Carolina's top court hears arguments on 6-week abortion ban
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
South Carolina is the latest state to debate a six-week abortion ban. The state's Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday.
How careers in public service taught one couple to fight to cure ALS
Monday, June 26, 2023
NPR's Juana Summers tracks the advocacy efforts of husband and wife Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya as they try and change the landscape for ALS patients.
Kelly Clarkson's latest album, 'Chemistry,' is more than just a divorce album
Friday, June 23, 2023
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kelly Clarkson about the singer-songwriter's new album, Chemistry, and its reflections on the highs and lows of love.
This year's NBA draft was different — and it wasn't just Victor Wembanyama
Friday, June 23, 2023
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rafael Barlowe, the director of scouting for the NBA Big Board newsletter and host of their podcast, about the NBA draft and how it has changed over the years.
Boots Riley unpacks his series 'I'm a Virgo' and parallels to the writers' strike
Friday, June 23, 2023
NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer, director, activist and hip-hop artist Boots Riley about his career and his new Prime Video series, I'm A Virgo.
Titan deep-sea tourism raises questions around ethics, safety and science
Friday, June 23, 2023
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with marine biologist Amy Wagner about the ethical and scientific implications of the Titan submersible incident.
Biden and India's Modi take questions at the White House
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely takes questions from the media, but he'll do so at the White House with President Biden ahead of an official state dinner.
What to expect from 'Final Fantasy 16'
Thursday, June 22, 2023
It's one of the most critically acclaimed, beloved gaming franchises since its release in 1987, with sequels, spinoffs, movies and books. The latest, Final Fantasy 16, is out today on PlayStation 5.
Remembering Donald Triplett, the first person to be diagnosed with autism
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Donald Triplett, the first person to be diagnosed with autism, dies at 89.
All 5 passengers on OceanGate's missing Titan submersible are dead
Thursday, June 22, 2023
All five passengers aboard the missing submersible owned by OceanGate have died in a "catastrophic implosion," the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed.
What makes Victor Wembanyama so special?
Thursday, June 22, 2023
At the 2023 NBA draft, all eyes are on French 19-year-old and basketball star Victor Wembanyama. Zach Kram, a staff writer for The Ringer, explains what makes this athlete so special and so coveted.
Political trial of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro is underway
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Brazil's former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro is accused of abusing power and spreading false information. If he's found guilty, he could be barred from running for office for eight years.
U.S. ambassador to China on future of the countries' complicated relationship
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about next steps in the U.S.-China relationship following Secretary of State Antony Blinken's talk with President Xi Jinping.
Now-Tony winner Jodie Comer talks about her Broadway play 'Prima Facie'
Monday, June 12, 2023
NPR's Juana Summers talks with actress Jodie Comer about the Broadway premiere of her play Prima Facie.
6 months in, Hakeem Jeffries reflects on the debt ceiling drama and replacing Pelosi
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with All Things Considered's Juana Summers to talk about the recent debt ceiling negotiations and what this says about the direction Congress is headed.
On new album, Ben Folds reflects on 'What Matters Most'
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Ben Folds reflects on his songwriting process, injecting empathy into lyrics, and why he believes that "we don't need any new albums."
What to expect in Biden's Oval Office address about the debt ceiling deal
Friday, June 02, 2023
President Biden delivers the first Oval Office address of his presidency. It comes a day after Congress passed a bipartisan deal to lift the debt ceiling, narrowly avoiding the deadline.
Is Nike past its peak? A look at the company's current slump
Friday, June 02, 2023
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chris Burns, footwear analyst and founder of ARCH (Art & Research, Culture-Hype) about Nike's shoe sale slump, inventory excess and colorway reliance.