Richard Harris

Richard Harris is a freelance writer who was editorial producer of the television magazine MATTER OF FACT with Soledad O’Brien.

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A COVID-19 Nursing Home Death: My Uncle Jonas

Jonas Chaves, who died after contracting COVID-19 in a nursing home

His passing is emblematic of the COVID-19 tragedies in long-term care

MAY 29, 2020 | By Richard Harris

Health

Why the Former Surgeon General Worries About Loneliness and Older Adults

Dr. Vivek Murthy, former surgeon general of the United States

A conversation with the author of the new book, 'Together'

APRIL 29, 2020 | By Richard Harris

Health

When Homelessness, Mental Illness and COVID-19 Collide

A new PBS documentary on a Florida judge's vital project

APRIL 14, 2020 | By Richard Harris

Caregiving

The State of the Medical Aid-in-Dying Debate

Diane Rehm updates us in her new book, 'When My Time Comes'

FEBRUARY 4, 2020 | By Richard Harris

Work & Purpose

How a Slavery Legacy Made This 65-Year-Old a Georgetown Undergrad

The new life, on campus, for Melisande Short-Colomb

JUNE 13, 2019 | By Richard Harris

Health

10 Years After Alzheimer’s Report: Any Progress?

What those who wrote the report and other experts say

MARCH 25, 2019 | By Richard Harris

Work & Purpose

Sandra Day O’Connor and Alzheimer’s: A Personal Story

How the Supreme Court Justice cared for her husband and lives with dementia now

MARCH 19, 2019 | By Richard Harris

Living

What to Do About Hate in America

Reflections on the Pittsburgh massacre, pipe bombs and Matthew Shepard

OCTOBER 31, 2018 | By Richard Harris

Money & Policy

Remembering My Mom’s Life and Death: One Year Later

A son's view on the evil and essential role tech played in her final days

MAY 11, 2018 | By Richard Harris

Living

Behind the Lens: Obama Photographer Pete Souza

A conversation about his life with the president and new best-selling book

JANUARY 17, 2018 | By Richard Harris

Living

Norman Lear’s Retirement Home Comedy Is Coming

The 'All in the Family' creator had run into a powerful roadblock

AUGUST 22, 2017 | By Richard Harris

Living

The Moment That Changed Mitch Albom’s Life

The author of ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ reveals his own greatest life lesson

MARCH 28, 2017 | By Richard Harris

Caregiving

Supreme Court Nominee’s Views on Aid in Dying Prompt Concern

Judge Neil Gorsuch detailed his stance on the issue in his 2006 book

FEBRUARY 9, 2017 | By Richard Harris

Health

People Who Drink More Coffee May Live Longer

Lower inflammation may be the key to this additional 'perk' from our favorite bean

FEBRUARY 3, 2017 | By Richard Harris

Living

This Just Might Be the Definitive Boomer Soundtrack

graphic with a person icon in the center

'Anatomy of a Song' gives an oral history of the tunes we'll never forget

DECEMBER 15, 2016 | By Richard Harris

Work & Purpose

How to Thrive in Today’s Fast-Changing World

A chat with Thomas Friedman, author of 'Thank You for Being Late'

DECEMBER 1, 2016 | By Richard Harris

Health

Should a Stroke Disqualify a Candidate?

Chicago Tribune endorses Mark Kirk's challenger and questions his ‘readiness’

OCTOBER 21, 2016 | By Richard Harris

Living

Capturing the Essence of Norman Lear

A documentary on PBS reveals the successes, failures and brilliance of this top TV producer

OCTOBER 20, 2016 | By Richard Harris

Health

How Dodgers Announcer Vin Scully Is Sliding Into Retirement at 88

He has sage advice for others in their 50s and 60s

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 | By Richard Harris

Health

Diane Rehm Talks Frankly About Retiring From Public Radio

On her 80th birthday, the acclaimed broadcaster is looking forward

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 | By Richard Harris

Money & Policy

How to Invest Safely During COVID-19

The Friends Talk Money podcast hosts on stocks, bonds, bank CDs and advisers

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.