Mandalit Delbarco

Rob Stein, an NPR health correspondent, discusses the CDC advisory committee's controversial recommendation to delay hepatitis B vaccines for newborns, potentially reversing decades of progress in combating the disease. Mandalit Delbarco, a culture correspondent, dives into Netflix's blockbuster $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., exploring the impact on Hollywood and concerns over antitrust issues. Scott Horsley, an economics correspondent, analyzes consumer sentiment trends and the Federal Reserve's complex decisions about interest rates amid ongoing inflation.

Mandelit Delbarco, an NPR reporter, delves into the troubling case of Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, focusing on his arrest and struggles with addiction. Christina Kulkaya offers a gripping report from Bondi Beach, detailing the aftermath of a mass shooting linked to ISIS inspiration. She discusses the community's response, proposed changes to gun laws in Australia, and the broader sentiments around anti-Semitism. Together, they explore the impact of these events on families and communities.

Mandalit Del Barco, NPR culture correspondent covering film and cinema, narrates VistaVision’s comeback. She traces its 1950s origins, explains the format’s technical quirks, and explores why modern filmmakers are reviving it to lure audiences back to theaters. The story includes vintage camera challenges, effects-era reinvention, and why some directors prefer film’s analog look.