Jun 06 Only U.S. reporter to tour with the Fab Four recalls the days of 'Beatlemania' By Lora Strum Journalist Larry Kane talks about his experience covering the Beatles' whirlwind U.S. tour and how the band came to define its generation. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch this 7th grader use slam poetry to tell girls: 'You are good enough' By Elizabeth Flock Olivia Vella wanted to tell girls her age that they were talented, smart and beautiful -- no matter how often they were told otherwise. Continue reading
Jun 05 How go-go, the music of the nation's capital, is trying to go mainstream By Elizabeth Flock Go-go music has lost venues over the years as D.C. has gentrified. But bands, promoters, and fans say they now have a plan to save the genre: to reach out beyond their established fan base in D.C. -- and to… Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 4:01 Meet the writer of Marvel's first queer Latina superhero By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green America Chavez, Marvel Comics’ first queer Latina superhero, is now featured in the groundbreaking solo series “America.” The comic was written by Gabby Rivera, who has a lot in common with her title character. NewsHour Weekend’s Ivette Feliciano sat down… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 7:51 Here are the shows you should be watching on TV this summer By PBS News Hour There was a time when TV went on summer vacation, and viewers were confined to reruns. No longer: Now, TV doesn't take a break when the weather gets hot. Jeffrey Brown talks to Sonia Saraiya of Variety and Eric Deggans… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 6:09 50 years later, a reporter recalls the 6-Day War – and the Israeli-Palestinian tensions that remain By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 02 5 great reads to give to new graduates By Meredith P. Garretson Stumped on a gift? Try one of these recommendations from The Book Cellar in Chicago. Continue reading
Jun 01 The longtime voice of Wonder Woman speaks By Justin Scuiletti One of the longest-running voices of Wonder Woman is actress Susan Eisenberg, who was first heard as the superhero in the 2001 animated series “Justice League” and sequel series “Justice League Unlimited.” Eisenberg shared her thoughts on the new "Wonder… Continue reading
Jun 01 Twitter Chat: 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' at 50 By Lora Strum The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” shattered genre norms when it first came on the music scene a half-century ago. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 3:52 Celebrities and leaders share life lessons with the Class of 2017 By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, if it's graduation season, then it means that politicians, actors and industry leaders are imparting sage advice and some humor to college grads around the country. We listen in to commencement speeches… Continue watching