PBS NewsHour has released a series of reports titled "Agents for Change," documenting humanitarian and systemic challenges across several nations. The reporting covers the aftermath of natural disasters, demographic shifts, and historical social issues in South Asia and the United States.
In South Asia, the series reported on Pakistan’s efforts to build climate-resilient housing following 2022 floods that killed over 1,700 people and displaced millions. The coverage also addressed India becoming the world's most populous nation, examining how climate change and water scarcity affect the country's ability to maintain its food supply for 1.4 billion residents.
In the United States, the series examined domestic economic and social concerns. One report detailed the decline of Black-owned farms, citing historical discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a factor. Another segment focused on an Alabama artist's effort to historicize the origins of gynecology and its relationship with the American South.
Additional reporting included the political and economic recovery efforts in Sri Lanka one year after its 2022 internal collapse. The series was produced in partnership with the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St. Thomas.