As summer arrives, tick populations are increasing across the country. Traditionally a problem in some areas, ticks are now spreading to new regions, bringing additional health threats.
William Brangham from PBS News Hour engaged in a discussion with Holly Gaff, a mathematical ecologist specializing in tick studies at Old Dominion University. Their conversation sheds light on how ticks are expanding their reach and the implications for health and safety.
Brangham, an esteemed correspondent and producer, is known for his work on the PBS News Hour and for hosting Horizons. Solveig Rennan also contributed to the discussion. Rennan works as a national affairs producer for both PBS News Hour and Horizons.