Hannah Natanson

Hannah Natanson, a Washington Post reporter renowned for her Peabody-winning work on school gun violence, discusses the troubling effects of DOGE on federal efficiency and employee morale. She raises alarms about the security risks of vast data consolidation under the Trump administration, highlighting potential misuse. The conversation also delves into the chaos of mass layoffs and the shift from merit to loyalty-based hiring, emphasizing how these policies threaten the integrity of federal service. Personal narratives add depth, confronting both systemic issues and cultural resilience.

Leana Wen, an emergency physician and public health columnist, joins Hannah Natanson, an education reporter, to discuss children's safety in schools during the ongoing pandemic. They tackle concerns about unvaccinated kids and the Delta variant, highlighting parental anxieties and the importance of booster shots. The conversation delves into the complexities of vaccine development for children and mask mandates, revealing how kids perceive wearing masks at school. Their insights offer practical advice for navigating this challenging school year.