Long-term survivor and activist Maria Mejia is back on #PlusTalk, and she’s telling Karl why life after 50 with HIV is her sexiest era yet.
Dating, confidence, younger men in her DMs, and why she calls herself a puma. Her rule? “You’re not competing with other men. You’re competing with my peace. Continue reading LOVE. DATING. CONFIDENCE. HIV OVER 50 ft. Maria Mejia
At AIDS 2026 in Rio, Karl sat down with Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, for one of the most important conversations we’ve had on #PlusTalk Continue reading CAN WE END AIDS BY 2030? ft. Winnie Byanyima
He started by just trying to help his friends get on PrEP. Now he’s helping change the course of the HIV epidemic in America. Continue reading PrEP, FREE FOR EVERYONE? ft. Tristan Schukraft
On this episode of Plus Talk, filmed live at AIDS 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, host Karl Schmid sits down with Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, for a candid conversation about the future of the global HIV response.
Anne shares her perspective on the power of community in driving progress, the work still ahead in ending HIV stigma worldwide, and where she finds hope after decades on the front lines of this fight.
This is a conversation about resilience, purpose, and what it will take to build a world free of HIV stigma – for everyone, everywhere. Continue reading THE FUTURE OF HIV, COMMUNITY & HOPE ft. Anne Aslett
Bertrand Nelson made history – and he’s opening up about what it felt like to get the call, and what freedom feels like after years tethered to an oxygen tank. Dr. Mehta joins to break down why this moment changes everything. New Plus Talk is up now Continue reading THE WORLD’S FIRST HIV TO HIV LUNG TRANSPLANT – Bertrand Nelson & Dr. Mehta
This week on #PlusTalk, longtime advocate Cecilia Chung joins Karl to talk about what it’s really like living at the intersection of being trans and #HIV positive – and why the assumptions people make can hurt more than the virus ever did. Continue reading LIFE BEYOND UNDETECTABLE ft. Cecilia Chung
“You don’t want to be known as the guy with AIDS on television.”
That’s what people had been told historically before Keiynan Lonsdale stepped into The Normal Heart and started talking openly about PrEP and his sexual health. His answer? Person first. Always. Continue reading THE NORMAL HEART, PrEP & STIGMA ft. Keiynan Lonsdale
Bamby Salcedo has spent 30+ years fighting for trans rights and HIV justice – and she’s still not done. On this week’s #PlusTalk, Bambi opens up about chosen family, burnout, and what keeps her showing up when the world tells her not to. Her message to anyone struggling right now: “You are beautiful and powerful and amazing. Don’t give up on yourself.” Continue reading CHOSEN FAMILY, BURNOUT & ADVOCACY ft. Bamby Salcedo
AI is changing the future of #HIV care, and it starts with reaching the next generation Continue reading AI IS CHANGING THE FUTURE OF HIV | ft. Sarah Morris
We’re officially kicking off Rio Right Now, your daily front row seat to AIDS 2026. Every day, we’ll catch you up on what happened, what everyone is talking about, and what’s coming next, all in just a few minutes. Continue reading RIO RIGHT NOW! AIDS 2026 | Day Five
