Lauren McGahee

Join Alejandra Barunda, a climate reporter at NPR, alongside Rebecca Hersher and Lauren McGahee, as they dive into the deadly impacts of extreme heat. They share harrowing personal stories of vulnerable populations—like roofers in Florida and inmates in Texas prisons—highlighting systemic neglect and the urgent need for improved protections. The discussion questions which lives society prioritizes in the face of climate-driven tragedies and calls for accountability to prevent further loss.

Lauren McGahee, an investigative reporter, and Alexandra Hart, a Texas Newsroom reporter, dive into Texas's controversial policy preventing transgender individuals from updating their gender markers on state IDs. They discuss the state's tracking of those attempting changes and the concerns surrounding privacy and legal targeting. The dangers posed by the new bathroom law and the implications of a potential registry for trans residents are also highlighted, raising critical questions about data collection and personal safety in Texas.