Michael Crowley covers U.S. foreign policy and is joined by global health reporter Stephanie Nolen. They dive into the controversial dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. by the Trump administration, exploring its historical significance in American soft power. The conversation highlights the agency's successes and failures and underscores the dire consequences for global health initiatives and international relationships. They emphasize the growing influence of adversaries like China amid America's decreasing aid capabilities, raising alarms about the future of American humanitarian efforts.

Stephanie Nolen, a global health correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the alarming resurgence of malaria and the mosquito’s evolving resistance to treatments. She details how climate change has allowed new, invasive species, like Anopheles stevenzii, to thrive in urban areas of Africa. Nolen emphasizes the economic and health implications for impoverished families and the urgent need for public health systems to adapt. With rising cases in previously safe regions, she calls for relentless efforts to combat mosquito-borne diseases.

Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, sheds light on Vancouver's bold strategies to combat the fentanyl crisis. She discusses the city's innovative 'safer supply' program, which prescribes fentanyl directly to users, aiming to reduce overdose deaths. Personal stories illustrate how this approach has transformed lives and shifted the conversation around addiction. Nolen emphasizes the need for a compassionate view on drug use and highlights the complexities faced by both individuals and healthcare providers in this ongoing battle.