Kaisha Young is a journalist for PBS, specializing in national news coverage. With a focus on social issues, healthcare, and current events, Kaisha provides in-depth analysis and reporting on topics such as drug shortages, gun policies, homelessness, and the impact of COVID-19. Her articles aim to inform and engage readers on important issues affecting communities across the United States.
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Kaisha Young's coverage suggests a strong focus on national issues in the United States, particularly concerning government and politics, world affairs, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. She appears to be drawn to evolving stories backed by data or government announcements.
Given her interest in healthcare access and rural communities, Kaisha may respond well to pitches centered around these topics within the U.S., especially if they involve government policies or have a strong human-interest angle. Pitches could include insights into how specific policies are impacting healthcare access in rural areas or updates on initiatives aimed at improving medical care for underserved populations.
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By: Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz, John Yang
The 2024 Paralympics for athletes with disabilities is underway in Paris. One of the more than 4,000 competitors is closing in on a remarkable achievement: winning the most track and field medals in either the Olympics or Paralympics, for either men or women. John Yang speaks with Team USA wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden for our Weekend Spotlight series.
Many studies have shown that the burden of air pollution in the United States disproportionately falls on racial minorities, especially Black Americans. In August, a federal judge barred the EPA and DOJ from using part of the Civil Rights Act to investigate how Louisiana regulates industrial plants. John Yang speaks with Beverly Wright of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice for more.
By: Veronica Vela, Kaisha Young, Ali Rogin
For many parents, feeding their infant or toddler healthy foods is a priority. But a recent study found that nearly two-thirds of baby foods sold in U.S. grocery stores don't meet nutrition guidelines set by the World Health Organization. Pediatric nutritionist and dietitian Jill Castle joins Ali Rogin to discuss what parents need to know to ensure they are giving their children a balanced diet.
By: Kaisha Young, Christopher Booker
Hurricane Helene’s death toll has climbed to at least 50 across five states from Florida to Virginia. Remnants of the massive storm are causing record flooding across the Southeast, while more than 3 million people are without power. John Yang speaks with PBS News special correspondent Christopher Booker for more on the aftermath in Big Bend, Florida, where Helene made landfall.
By: Leila Molana-Allen, Kaisha Young
Israel kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah in Lebanon on Sunday and also targeted strikes at Houthi fighters in Yemen, another Iran-backed militant group. President Biden said all-out war in the Middle East has to be avoided and that he would soon talk with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. John Yang speaks with special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen, who is in Beirut, for more.
By: Harry Zahn, John Yang, Kaisha Young
For decades, California police departments that want to sever ties with officers for misconduct have agreed to let them resign and to keep the bad behavior confidential in order to avoid lawsuits. But as a result, hundreds of officers have landed new jobs in law enforcement with no records of their past misconduct. John Yang speaks with investigative reporter Katey Rusch for more.
By: Leila Molana-Allen, Harry Zahn
Israel carried out its heaviest bombardment of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah overnight. Civilians who had evacuated their homes returned to ash and rubble. Nearly one quarter of the Lebanese population has been displaced, with some living out of their cars or tents. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Beirut.
By: John Yang, Juliet Fuisz
Inside the whimsical world of author Sandra Boynton Blurb: If there’s a toddler in your life, chances are you know the name Sandra Boynton. Reading her board books to little ones at bedtime is part of the nightly ritual in homes across America. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang visited Boynton on her farm in Connecticut.
By: John Yang, Harry Zahn
A Biden administration program offering a path to citizenship for up to half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens is on hold while a federal court considers a challenge from 16 Republican-led states. For more on this issue, John Yang speaks with Ashley DeAzevedo, president of American Families United, an advocacy group that backs the program.
By: John Yang, Kaisha Young
Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It's a finding that has special resonance this election season. John Yang speaks with psychology professor Jay Van Bavel, one of the authors of the paper that reported the research, to learn more.
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