How Mass Immigration Raids Impact Communities

On May 12, 2008, the small town of Postville, Iowa became known as the site of one of the largest immigration raids in recent history when Immigration...

Professor Shares Concerns for Chinese Students in the U.S.

Ahead of the fall semester, foreign students from China are facing uncertainty about studying in the United States. Several U.S. government officials ...

Summer Camp Reunites Siblings in Foster Care

Kids across the country are spending their days at summer camps, but one camp is providing a special experience for children in foster care. It’s call...

New York Farm Addresses Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is on the rise across the country. The number of households with insufficient access to healthy food rose by 4.2 million between 2020 ...

Saving Seeds: North Dakota Tribe Preserves Traditional Farming Practices

America’s native population has long faced health disparities. Many tribes rely on government rationed food, which is often highly processed, and have...

How Medical Grant Cuts Could Impact Women’s Health Research

About 30 years ago, Congress mandated the inclusion of women and minorities in federally funded clinical trials with the passage of the National Insti...

JULY 26, 2025

This week Matter of Fact celebrates 10 seasons by revisiting stories about how policy impacts people. In Southern New Mexico, residents seek accountab...

JULY 12, 2025

This week Matter of Fact travels to Postville, Iowa to look at the long-term impacts of a mass immigration raid. Plus, an expert explains how Medicaid...

JULY 5, 2025

From Colorado to Maryland, correspondent Jessica Gomez takes Matter of Fact viewers across the U.S. to talk with Americans about what keeps them up at...

JUNE 28, 2025

This week Matter of Fact visits a summer camp that’s reuniting siblings separated by the foster care system. Plus, a legal expert explains the impact ...

JUNE 21, 2025

This week Matter of Fact meets two female scientists whose work in women’s health research is being threatened by funding cuts. Plus, chef and restaur...

JUNE 14, 2025

This week Matter of Fact travels to Washington state, where a new fellowship program is addressing a shortage of public defenders. Plus, the president...