
Mike Fritz
@mikewfritz
Producer, video journalist @NewsHour | Formerly @AP @NBCNews
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/author/michael-fritz 28-11-2011 19:54:47
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The CDC says synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, contributed to about 75,000 overdose deaths last year. While the problem hits every demographic group, there are racial disparities between who is offered the most effective treatment — and who isn't. William Brangham reports.

What if you could eat meat without killing any animals? William Brangham has a meal seemingly pulled straight out of science fiction: youtube.com/watch?v=D7Yo2r…

American men are stuck in what’s been dubbed a friendship recession, with 20 percent of single men now saying they don’t have any close friends. Geoff Bennett takes a look at the implications of male loneliness and how some men are confronting it. to.pbs.org/3U3LAle

Unlike other social safety net programs that continue to expand, federal housing assistance has shrunk to its lowest level in nearly 25 years. Stephanie Sy examines why. to.pbs.org/3THgwac

“Recovering addicts, they're very much like fossil fuels, like energy rising from decay. And if you find ways of utilizing that energy, it can really benefit your business, but also your town and your community.” Sam Quinones takes us to Hazard, KY.


It’s a Tiny Desk that’s become a huge draw for some of the world’s most famous musicians. Geoff Bennett spoke with new host Bobby Carter of the long-running NPR concert series about why this unique format continues to resonate with so many. to.pbs.org/4aVI0iv

Our coverage of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War has been named a Peabody Awards recipient. Congratulations to Leila Molana-Allen, amna, Geoff Bennett, @JohnYangTV, @NickSchifrin, @LBarronLopez and so many others who contributed to this reporting! bit.ly/44BMit9



How Baltimore became America's overdose capital -- with Christopher Booker and incredible reporting from The Baltimore Banner pbs.org/newshour/show/…

A reality check on Springfield, OH, where this bizarre lie about immigrants eating pets is centered. William Brangham Mary Fecteau Eric O'Connor went there to report on the sizable influx of Haitian migrants and its effects. Tour de force reporting. to.pbs.org/4gkikPD
