http://www.pbs.org/newshour/The best of the in-depth interviews between the NewsHour and key domestic and international leaders.PBS NewsHourThe best of the in-depth interviews between the NewsHour and key domestic and international leaders.en-usCopyright ©2013 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved.Tue, 21 May 2013 21:12:13 EDTTue, 21 May 2013 21:12:13 EDThttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_podcastnewsmaker.jpg NoNews, NewsHour, Daily, Iraq, Politics, Congress, President, Bush, Capitol, Senate, Election, Campaign, War, Israel, Middle East, Analysis, Law, Supreme Court, Federal, Government, Defense, Business, Economy, Current Events, Television, Radio, MediaPBS NewsHouronlineda@newshour.orgPBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/international/jan-june13/worldbank_04-18.htmlThu, 18 Apr 2013 18:44:00 EDTThe World Bank wants to end extreme global poverty by the year 2030. World Bank president Jim Yong Kim announced the push as the bank began its annual spring meeting along with the International Monetary Fund. Jeffrey Brown interviews Kim about what can be done to alleviate some of the economic suffering around the world.The World Bank wants to end extreme global poverty by the year 2030. World Bank president Jim Yong Kim announced the push as the bank began its annual spring meeting along with the International Monetary Fund. Jeffrey Brown interviews Kim about what can be done to alleviate some of the economic suffering around the world.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/18/20130418_worldbank.mp309:12PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june13/pelosi_03-07.htmlThu, 07 Mar 2013 18:15:00 EDTCongressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports on President Obama's new round of negotiations with Republicans on a long term deficit deal. Judy Woodruff talks with House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi about the prospects of a bipartisan budget deal, the sequester cuts and the confirmation of CIA director John Brennan.Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports on President Obama's new round of negotiations with Republicans on a long term deficit deal. Judy Woodruff talks with House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi about the prospects of a bipartisan budget deal, the sequester cuts and the confirmation of CIA director John Brennan.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/03/07/20130307_pelosibudget.mp312:50PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june13/freshman_02-14.htmlThu, 14 Feb 2013 18:26:00 EDTIn his State of the Union Address, Pres. Obama called Congress to address climate change, gun control, and federal budget. Judy Woodruff talks with four House freshmen, Krysten Sinema, D-Ariz; Joaquin Castro, D-Texas; Luke Messer, R-Ind.; and Doug Collins, R-Ga., about their new positions and the president's priorities.In his State of the Union Address, Pres. Obama called Congress to address climate change, gun control, and federal budget. Judy Woodruff talks with four House freshmen, Krysten Sinema, D-Ariz; Joaquin Castro, D-Texas; Luke Messer, R-Ind.; and Doug Collins, R-Ga., about their new positions and the president's priorities.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/14/20130214_freshmen.mp312:23PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/inaugpoet_01-18.htmlFri, 18 Jan 2013 18:27:00 EDTJeffrey Brown talks with Richard Blanco, the poet chosen to read at President Obama's second swearing-in, about what it means to be a part of the festivities. Blanco, a Spanish born Cuban-American, is the first Latino, openly gay, as well as the youngest poet to ever at a presidential inauguration.Jeffrey Brown talks with Richard Blanco, the poet chosen to read at President Obama's second swearing-in, about what it means to be a part of the festivities. Blanco, a Spanish born Cuban-American, is the first Latino, openly gay, as well as the youngest poet to ever at a presidential inauguration.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/18/20130118_inaugpoet.mp306:44PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec12/barneyfrank_12-26.htmlWed, 26 Dec 2012 18:47:00 EDTContinuing our series of conversations with retiring lawmakers, economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. Known for his sharp intellect and blunt style, Frank reflects on his successes in financial reform, says he wishes he had come out earlier as a gay man and his plans to write two books.Continuing our series of conversations with retiring lawmakers, economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. Known for his sharp intellect and blunt style, Frank reflects on his successes in financial reform, says he wishes he had come out earlier as a gay man and his plans to write two books.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/26/20121226_barneyfrank.mp307:11PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec12/duncan_12-21.htmlFri, 21 Dec 2012 18:44:00 EDTA special PBS broadcast called "After Newtown" will air Friday at 8 p.m. ET, continuing a national dialogue about the issues raised by the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. As part of the collaboration, Gwen Ifill spoke with Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Here is the broadcasted excerpt of their conversation.A special PBS broadcast called "After Newtown" will air Friday at 8 p.m. ET, continuing a national dialogue about the issues raised by the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. As part of the collaboration, Gwen Ifill spoke with Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Here is the broadcasted excerpt of their conversation.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/21/20121221_duncan.mp308:57PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec12/feinstein_12-17.htmlMon, 17 Dec 2012 18:08:00 EDTSen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, has pledged to revive a law banning assault weapons at the opening of the next session of Congress. Gwen Ifill talks to Feinstein about the chances a new ban will pass after its 2004 expiration, and how it might eventually make weapons like those used in the Sandy Hook shooting less available.Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, has pledged to revive a law banning assault weapons at the opening of the next session of Congress. Gwen Ifill talks to Feinstein about the chances a new ban will pass after its 2004 expiration, and how it might eventually make weapons like those used in the Sandy Hook shooting less available.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/17/20121217_feinstein.mp307:56PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec12/napolitano_12-10.htmlMon, 10 Dec 2012 18:33:00 EDTPresident Obama and Congress have stated immigration reform will be a top priority in the president's second term. Ray Suarez speaks with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano about border security, comprehensive immigration reform and the role of Homeland Security to shape political agenda and legislation in Congress.President Obama and Congress have stated immigration reform will be a top priority in the president's second term. Ray Suarez speaks with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano about border security, comprehensive immigration reform and the role of Homeland Security to shape political agenda and legislation in Congress.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/10/20121210_napolitano.mp307:26PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/july-dec12/mexico_07-03.htmlTue, 03 Jul 2012 18:19:00 EDTMargaret Warner talks to Enrique Pena Nieto, who won Sunday's presidential election in Mexico, about drug-war violence, arms trafficking, plans to reform the Mexican economy and relations with the United States.Margaret Warner talks to Enrique Pena Nieto, who won Sunday's presidential election in Mexico, about drug-war violence, arms trafficking, plans to reform the Mexican economy and relations with the United States.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/07/03/20120703_mexico.mp309:36PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec12/lagarde_07-03.htmlTue, 03 Jul 2012 18:02:00 EDTJudy Woodruff talks to Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, which today released its annual report and offered recommendations to President Obama and Washington. They discuss the IMF recommendations, the U.S. debt, and what's at stake if the U.S. fails to heed the advice. Judy Woodruff talks to Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, which today released its annual report and offered recommendations to President Obama and Washington. They discuss the IMF recommendations, the U.S. debt, and what's at stake if the U.S. fails to heed the advice. http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/07/03/20120703_lagarde.mp309:42PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/jan-june12/reax_06-28.htmlThu, 28 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDTFor a policy perspective, Judy Woodruff speaks with Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, about the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act. For a policy perspective, Judy Woodruff speaks with Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, about the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act. http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/06/28/20120628_reax.mp313:13PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/mccain_06-14.htmlThu, 14 Jun 2012 18:12:00 EDTSen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has criticized President Obama's foreign policy on Syria and has called for an independent investigation into high-profile leaks on drone attacks and cyber warfare. The 2008 Republican presidential nominee speaks with Judy Woodruff in his Senate office.Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has criticized President Obama's foreign policy on Syria and has called for an independent investigation into high-profile leaks on drone attacks and cyber warfare. The 2008 Republican presidential nominee speaks with Judy Woodruff in his Senate office.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/06/14/20120614_mccain.mp310:56PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/clinton_06-05.htmlTue, 05 Jun 2012 18:13:00 EDTFormer President Bill Clinton on Tuesday discussed whether it was fair for President Obama's campaign to criticize Mitt Romney over his role at Bain Capital. He also spoke about the Clinton Global Initiative's efforts to spur job creation. Read the full transcript, or watch the shorter version that aired on the NewsHour.Former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday discussed whether it was fair for President Obama's campaign to criticize Mitt Romney over his role at Bain Capital. He also spoke about the Clinton Global Initiative's efforts to spur job creation. Read the full transcript, or watch the shorter version that aired on the NewsHour.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/06/05/20120605_clinton.mp310:26PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/foodsecurity_05-18.htmlFri, 18 May 2012 18:17:00 EDTPresident Obama outlined Friday a private-public partnership to work on global poverty issues ahead of the Group of Eight summit in Camp David this weekend. Ray Suarez and USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah discuss the initiative to lift millions out of poverty and hunger through farming partnerships.President Obama outlined Friday a private-public partnership to work on global poverty issues ahead of the Group of Eight summit in Camp David this weekend. Ray Suarez and USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah discuss the initiative to lift millions out of poverty and hunger through farming partnerships.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/05/18/20120518_hungerafrica.mp309:12PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/geithner_05-17.htmlThu, 17 May 2012 18:17:00 EDTTreasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Jeffrey Brown during a factory tour Thursday in Baltimore that he couldn't understand why the debate over the federal debt limit is back again. They also discussed how regional Federal Reserve bank boards are established and how President Obama will campaign about jobs and the economy.Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Jeffrey Brown during a factory tour Thursday in Baltimore that he couldn't understand why the debate over the federal debt limit is back again. They also discussed how regional Federal Reserve bank boards are established and how President Obama will campaign about jobs and the economy.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/05/17/20120517_geithner.mp313:23PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/afghanistan2_03-16.htmlFri, 16 Mar 2012 18:05:00 EDTIn an interview amid escalating U.S-Afghan tensions in the wake of Quran burnings and a civilian massacre allegedly at the hands of a U.S. soldier, Jeffrey Brown and the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker, discuss the killings and President Karzai's demand to President Obama that U.S. forces be pulled from rural areas.In an interview amid escalating U.S-Afghan tensions in the wake of Quran burnings and a civilian massacre allegedly at the hands of a U.S. soldier, Jeffrey Brown and the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker, discuss the killings and President Karzai's demand to President Obama that U.S. forces be pulled from rural areas.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/03/16/20120316_afghanistan2.mp308:05PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/contraception_02-10.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:03:00 EDTIn an abrupt shift in policy Friday, President Obama backtracked some, announcing that religious employers would not be required to offer free birth control to employees after all. Instead the burden would be on insurers. Ray Suarez and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discuss the president's new plan.In an abrupt shift in policy Friday, President Obama backtracked some, announcing that religious employers would not be required to offer free birth control to employees after all. Instead the burden would be on insurers. Ray Suarez and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discuss the president's new plan.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/10/20120210_contraception.mp312:17PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/monti2intervie_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:35:00 EDTIn an interview with Margaret Warner in Rome, Italy's Premier Mario Monti said now is the time to start focusing on "how collectively we can achieve more growth in Europe." Monti also said "old phantoms" of resentment between the North and South of Europe had reemerged in light of the euro zone crisis.In an interview with Margaret Warner in Rome, Italy's Premier Mario Monti said now is the time to start focusing on "how collectively we can achieve more growth in Europe." Monti also said "old phantoms" of resentment between the North and South of Europe had reemerged in light of the euro zone crisis.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_monti.mp309:56PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/axelrod_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:16:00 EDTPresident Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders.President Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_axelrod.mp309:42PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/johnboehner_02-06.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 18:16:00 EDTIn an interview Monday with the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff, Speaker of the House John Boehner said that Congress gets along most of the time and that disagreements mostly occur over major bills. He also discussed his relationship with President Obama, the race for the GOP presidential nomination and the chances of a deficit deal.In an interview Monday with the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff, Speaker of the House John Boehner said that Congress gets along most of the time and that disagreements mostly occur over major bills. He also discussed his relationship with President Obama, the race for the GOP presidential nomination and the chances of a deficit deal.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/06/20120206_boehner.mp312:59PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/richardcordray_01-23.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 18:45:00 EDTEconomics correspondent Paul Solman examines the controversial appointment of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Paul quizzes the tough-on-crime former Ohio attorney general and former "Jeopardy" champ about his appointment's legality, his plans to police financial firms and some Bible trivia.Economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the controversial appointment of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Paul quizzes the tough-on-crime former Ohio attorney general and former "Jeopardy" champ about his appointment's legality, his plans to police financial firms and some Bible trivia.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/01/23/20120123_richardcordray.mp307:40PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/abdullah2_01-19.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:35:00 EDTKing Abdullah II of Jordan, the first Arab leader to urge President Assad to step down, sat down with Margaret Warner Thursday to discuss his expectation of more killings in Syria, the Arab League's role in quelling unrest there as well as the latest Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative and reforms within his own kingdom.King Abdullah II of Jordan, the first Arab leader to urge President Assad to step down, sat down with Margaret Warner Thursday to discuss his expectation of more killings in Syria, the Arab League's role in quelling unrest there as well as the latest Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative and reforms within his own kingdom.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/01/19/20120119_abdullah2.mp310:40PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/gingrich_01-19.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:06:00 EDTGOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich sat down with Gwen Ifill Thursday in South Carolina after Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced his endorsement of the former speaker of the House. Gingrich discussed his momentum ahead of Saturday's primary, and said his candidacy was the only "practical vote" to stop a Mitt Romney nomination.GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich sat down with Gwen Ifill Thursday in South Carolina after Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced his endorsement of the former speaker of the House. Gingrich discussed his momentum ahead of Saturday's primary, and said his candidacy was the only "practical vote" to stop a Mitt Romney nomination.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/01/19/20120119_gingrich.mp311:27PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/huntsman_01-05.htmlThu, 05 Jan 2012 18:33:00 EDTGOP presidential hopeful and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said he's optimistic about next week's primary in New Hampshire -- a state he's staked his entire candidacy on so far. Gwen Ifill spoke with Huntsman in Manchester.GOP presidential hopeful and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said he's optimistic about next week's primary in New Hampshire -- a state he's staked his entire candidacy on so far. Gwen Ifill spoke with Huntsman in Manchester.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/01/05/20120105_huntsman.mp308:23PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/july-dec11/clinton_12-14.htmlWed, 14 Dec 2011 18:17:00 EDTOn Wednesday, Secretary of State Clinton spoke with Jim Lehrer about how foreign policy decisions can tie into economic and job growth. Their discussion was part of the "Innovation and the Global Marketplace" symposium in Washington, hosted in partnership with Intel, The Innovation Economy and The Aspen Institute.On Wednesday, Secretary of State Clinton spoke with Jim Lehrer about how foreign policy decisions can tie into economic and job growth. Their discussion was part of the "Innovation and the Global Marketplace" symposium in Washington, hosted in partnership with Intel, The Innovation Economy and The Aspen Institute.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/12/14/20111214_clinton.mp309:23PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec11/eu2_12-12.htmlMon, 12 Dec 2011 18:45:00 EDTIn an interview with Jeff Brown, British Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses his country's decision last week to reject an agreement aimed at fixing Europe's debt crisis.In an interview with Jeff Brown, British Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses his country's decision last week to reject an agreement aimed at fixing Europe's debt crisis.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/12/12/20111212_euro2.mp308:51PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec11/usps_12-05.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 18:02:00 EDTThe likelihood that a stamped letter could reach its destination by the next day will be virtually eliminated due to billions in U.S. Postal Service cuts announced Monday. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the cuts and what's next for the postal service and its customers.The likelihood that a stamped letter could reach its destination by the next day will be virtually eliminated due to billions in U.S. Postal Service cuts announced Monday. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the cuts and what's next for the postal service and its customers. http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/12/05/20111205_usps.mp309:02PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/bachmann_11-23.htmlWed, 23 Nov 2011 18:19:00 EDTIn an interview Wednesday with Jeffrey Brown, GOP presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., discussed her GOP rivals' views on immigration, her choice of language on the campaign trail, what the U.S. should do with enemy combatants and criticized the Obama administration for its handling of Solyndra's loan guarantee.In an interview Wednesday with Jeffrey Brown, GOP presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., discussed her GOP rivals' views on immigration, her choice of language on the campaign trail, what the U.S. should do with enemy combatants and criticized the Obama administration for its handling of Solyndra's loan guarantee.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/11/23/20111123_bachmann.mp311:39PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/hermancain_10-31.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 18:03:00 EDTIn an interview with Judy Woodruff, Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain said Monday that allegations that he sexually harassed two women were "baffling" and, that in his opinion, his behavior had not been inappropriate. He also discussed his foreign policy plans and his 9-9-9 tax plan.In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain said Monday that allegations that he sexually harassed two women were "baffling" and, that in his opinion, his behavior had not been inappropriate. He also discussed his foreign policy plans and his 9-9-9 tax plan.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/10/31/20111031_cain.mp314:20PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec11/uawpresident_10-26.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 18:26:00 EDTChrysler's workers on Wednesday became the last of the Big Three to ratify a new four-year labor contract. United Auto Workers officials fought hard to get members to OK the contracts after several major plants voted against the deals. UAW President Bob King discusses the contract and state of the industry with Jeffrey Brown.Chrysler's workers on Wednesday became the last of the Big Three to ratify a new four-year labor contract. United Auto Workers officials fought hard to get members to OK the contracts after several major plants voted against the deals. UAW President Bob King discusses the contract and state of the industry with Jeffrey Brown.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/10/26/20111026_uawpresident.mp308:24