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How Much Is Today’s HIV Research Centered Around The Search For A Cure?

For the second time ever, a man’s HIV infection has been sent into remission. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rowena Johnston, director of research for the Foundation for AIDS Research.

Bill That Would Regulate Doctors’ Care Of Babies Who Survive Abortions Fails In Senate

The Senate failed to advance a bill that would regulate doctors’ care of babies who survive abortions. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post reporter Mike DeBonis about the vote.

Planned Parenthood President Leana Wen On Trump Administration Title X Changes

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Leana Wen, a physician and the president of Planned Parenthood, about how a rule change from the Trump administration on Title X will affect her organization.

Big Pharma Heads To Capitol Hill

The heads of the largest pharmaceutical companies will defend their pricing before the Senate next week. STAT reporter Nicholas Florko tells NPR’s Scott Simon that this will be a televised crucible.

Doctor Weighs In On Supreme Court’s Decision To Block Louisiana Abortion Law

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Willie Parker about the recent Supreme Court decision regarding abortion access in Louisiana.

An Overview Of State Abortion Laws

Scott Simon talks to Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, about new abortion laws in state legislatures across the country.

GOP Rep. Ann Wagner Discusses Prospect Of National Paid Leave

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., who enthusiastically shouted “Yes!” when President Trump raised the prospect of national paid leave in his State of the Union address.

El Paso Pediatrician Discusses Medical Needs Of Migrant Children In Detention Centers

NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Dr. Carlos Gutierrez, a pediatrician in El Paso, Texas, about the medical needs of migrants and what actions should be taken to ensure their safety in detention centers.

‘WSJ’ Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited

NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Stephanie Armour about her investigation of how many psychiatric hospitals with troubling safety records continue to receive accreditation.

Kentucky Attorney General Vows To Protect The Affordable Care Act

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear about the court ruling out of Texas last Friday that struck down the Affordable Care Act.