Dec 02 Watch 7:38 'The Overstory' author Richard Powers answers your questions Richard Powers, author of our November pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions on “The Overstory,” and Jeff announces the December book selection. Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 6:14 Mac DeMarco is surviving as an indie artist in a digital age By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman, Laura Fong Digital disruption has upended the traditional music industry business model, making it harder for most musicians to make a living selling their music. But Mac DeMarco, whose homemade records and unique persona have allowed him to thrive in today’s environment,… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 8:00 What new film 'The Report' says about the CIA and post-9/11 torture tactics By Jeffrey Brown Five years ago, a report was released on the torture tactics used against suspects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Now, that investigation is the subject of a new film, “The Report.” Jeffrey Brown speaks with director Scott Z. Burns about… Continue watching
Nov 29 Loved 'The Overstory'? Richard Powers recommends 26 other books on trees By Elizabeth Flock Our November pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Richard Powers' "The Overstory." Become a member of the Now Read This book club by joining our Facebook group, or by signing up to our newsletter. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 3:34 Adrienne C. Moore's Brief But Spectacular take on the characters in her life Adrienne C. Moore is an actress best known for her role in the Netflix TV series “Orange is the New Black.” During her first theater performance, she immediately noticed the way the show affected the audience emotionally. Moore opens up… Continue watching
Nov 27 Director, filmmaker and comedian Jonathan Miller dies at 85 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press One of the country’s most important and wide-ranging arts figures, Miller had a decades-long career that encompassed theater, television and opera. Continue reading
Nov 27 Apps are changing how people give. What that means for donors and charities By Amber Partida In a world where convenience is king, app developers and charitable organizations have been teaming up to make donating as easy as possible. Continue reading
Nov 27 Unsure what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Look to the French By Samantha Presnal, The Conversation Over the years "leftovers" have made the leap from insipid plates for the lower classes to inspired dishes perfected by culinary artists. Continue reading
Nov 27 Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes dies at 59 By Associated Press The British chef starred in “Hell’s Kitchen” and fronted “MasterChef” and “Rhodes Around Britain.”… Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 6:50 Karine Jean-Pierre on her mental health struggle and a blueprint for activism Democratic strategist and NewsHour analyst Karine Jean-Pierre has written a book, “Moving Forward,” in which she shares her experiences growing up as the eldest child of Haitian immigrants. Jean-Pierre sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss her parents’ pursuit of… Continue watching