Karl sits down with Dr. Andrea Gramatica, Vice President & Director of Research at @amfAR, to discuss where #HIV is today, how AMFAR is stepping up in this critical moment, and why the future is still bright. Continue reading DR. ANDREA GRAMATICA | The future of HIV research
What happens when you don’t have access to HIV medication even when you have insurance? 🤯 In this week’s episode of #PlusTalk, Health Journalist, HIV Advocate, Culture Critic, and Educator Juan Michael Porter II shares a shocking personal experience: a sudden “insurance issue” and endless paperwork left him without treatment for 10 weeks. Continue reading JUAN MICHAEL PORTER II | He was off HIV meds?!
Wrapping up an unforgettable #IAS2025 in Rwanda — where the brightest minds in HIV science came together to share breakthroughs, tackle challenges, and reimagine the future of prevention, treatment, and stigma reduction. Continue reading IAS 2025 | What went down – Highlights & recap
Timothy Guion Smith joins Karl Schmid to talk about his powerful debut short film, Next of Kin — a moving story about love, legacy, and the HIV experience. Continue reading TIMOTHY GUION SMITH | Next of Kin
Bianca Ordoñez opens up about the emotional journey of disclosing her status—especially within a Latino household. She shares the challenges she faced, how she prepared for the moment, and why managing expectations can help ease the process. Continue reading BIANCA ORDOÑEZ | Disclosure in the Latine community
“People aren’t dying from HIV — they’re dying from stigma.” In honor of #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, we’re amplifying voices that are pushing for change, healing, and dignity for all living with HIV. Continue reading DEONDRE B. MOORE | Zero HIV Stigma Day
“Faith should never be a barrier to love.” This week on Plus Talk, Karl Schmid is joined by Pastor Andre L. McGuire for a heart-opening conversation about faith, HIV, and embracing our differences. Continue reading PASTOR ANDRE L. McGUIRE | Faith, love & HIV
Is our HIV care system on the brink? On this week’s #PlusTalk, returning guest Mark Harrington (Executive Director at TAG) is joined by Ivy Kwan Arce (President at TAG) for a crucial conversation about the alarming collapse of our HIV care infrastructure. Continue reading TAG | The state of stigma & HIV
Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, a Board-certified Urologist and expert in sexual medicine, joins Karl Schmid to talk openly about how HIV stigma still affects our sexual health and confidence. Continue reading JOSHUA GONZALEZ | Sexual health, stigma & HIV
Game changing AIDS/HIV advocate Mary Fisher is here to discuss how one brave moment at the 1992 RNC convention changed the trajectory of her life forever. Continue reading MARY FISHER | She changed the game.
