Mary Harris appears in the following:
Episode 1: This Sunny Day Right Here
Thursday, July 19, 2018
We trace the origin of legendary rap duo Mobb Deep to a subway car rolling into Queens after school one afternoon.
Episode 5: 'The Teenage Brain Is Like a Sports Car'
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Brain science convinced the Supreme Court to give thousands of so-called "juvenile lifers" a shot at freedom. Stephen is one of them.
White House Paves the Way for Medicaid Work Requirements
Friday, January 12, 2018
Advocates for the move say it will help push people out of poverty. Critics argue that it will take away a safety net that many working and non-working poor rely on for healthcare.
The State Legislator Will See You Now
Friday, January 05, 2018
An OB-GYN reflects on the rules state legislators have made about how she can communicate with her patients.
Canadians Have Universal Health Insurance. Why Not the U.S.?
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The sordid story of how a revered politician delivered universal healthcare to Canada in 1962, while the charismatic, politically savvy President Kennedy failed in the U.S.
Why Drugs Can Be So Expensive
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Deby Provost has one question: If her drug for multiple sclerosis has been around for 20 years, why does it cost so much? It's a question that Congress is asking, too.
Canadians Have Universal Health Insurance. Why Not the U.S.?
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
The sordid story of how a revered politician delivered universal healthcare to Canada in 1962, while the charismatic, politically savvy President Kennedy failed in the U.S.
Your Healthcare: What Happened?
Monday, December 11, 2017
"Your Healthcare: What Happened?" is a new series from The Takeaway. This week we'll explore what went wrong with the U.S. healthcare system, and how we might get it right.
Investigation Sheds New Light on Lead Exposure in New York City
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
New data shows that in some neighborhoods, lead is still a problem
New York vs. New Jersey: A Tale of Two Health Exchanges
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
November 1st is the start of health insurance open enrollment in New York and New Jersey. But in New Jersey, you have half the time to sign up and fewer people to help you.
Here’s Why New York’s Medical Marijuana Rules Are About to Change
Thursday, August 31, 2017
If you want to know why New York is set to change its rules and regulations around medical marijuana, all you have to do is show up at a local dispensary and start talking to patients.
The Opioid Crisis Is Way More Complicated Than We Think
Thursday, August 10, 2017
President Donald Trump decided not to declare the opioid crisis a national emergency. But the way we are framing the crisis and have been talking about it, blurs what's really going on.
The State Legislator Will See You Now
Friday, August 04, 2017
An OB-GYN reflects on the rules state legislators have made about how she can communicate with her patients.
The Healthcare Repeal Is Dead. Long Live the Healthcare Repeal
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
With the Senate's latest repeal and replace effort on hold, it's time to look at something else: changes to the Affordable Care Act that will happen with or without Congress.
Who's On Medicaid and What do They Stand to Lose?
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Medicaid expert MaryBeth Musumeci and health reporter Mary Harris talk about the Kaiser/WNYC project exploring some of the lesser-known ways NY and NJ residents are covered by Medicaid.
This Might Challenge What You Think About Medicaid
Thursday, July 06, 2017
Next week, the Senate will be back to consider health reform, including cuts to the Medicaid program. So we decided to take a deeper look at just who benefits from government healthcare.
With Health Care Vote Delayed, Take This Moment to Catch Up
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
With the Senate health care vote postponed, WNYC's health reporter suggests you take a moment to understand how the debate affects you because, almost no matter who you are, it does.
The Problem with Addiction Treatment: Getting People to Take It
Thursday, June 15, 2017
The city is spending millions of dollars to get more New Yorkers on medication for addiction. But for some families on Staten Island, it's a tough sell.
Battling Obesity as the Water Rises
Friday, June 09, 2017
Coastal land loss is destroying the traditional way of life for some native tribes in Louisiana. Yet, nowhere are the effects of climate change more clear than at the dinner table.
The Big Business of The Obesity Crisis
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
"In the absence of doing something about the food marketing, particularly directed at children, it's going to be hard to do much about the obesity epidemic."
