Nov 28 A poet squeezes the presidential election into a clown car By Mary Jo Brooks Poet Joseph Hutchison says he wrote “The Greatest Show on Earth” four years ago when he was watching yet another chaotic Presidential election process unfold. “It was a response to the circus that we make of elections and how political… Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 22:22 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 27, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this episode for Sunday, Nov. 27, assessing the impact of recount efforts for the presidential election. Later, singer and songwriter Norah Jones talks about her latest album. Alison Stewart anchors from New York. Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 7:56 With 'Day Breaks,' Norah Jones builds on signature sound By PBS News Hour This week, just back from Europe, singer and songwriter Norah Jones begins the East Coast leg of her concert tour to promote her latest album, “Day Breaks.” The album builds on the style of her 2002 debut “Come Away With… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 5:06 This company is turning Laos' unexploded bombs into jewelry By PBS NewsHour In the days after Thanksgiving, malls will be packed with bargain hunters. But the following week, many shoppers will participate in “Giving Tuesday,” an occasion that focuses on charity. One company that may attract attention: Article 22, which aims to… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 5:08 Michael Chabon blends fact and fiction to create 'a truth' By PBS News Hour In his new book, “Moonglow: A Novel,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon blurs the line between truth and fiction, placing historical figures and true stories in a world of fantasy. He delves into a tale about war, family and technology… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 8:56 These 10 groundbreaking restaurants changed how we dine By PBS News Hour Can you imagine life before restaurants? Or brunch? Or convenient roadside dining? In his new book, "Ten Restaurants That Changed America," historian Paul Freedman chronicles the pioneering establishments that changed American food. Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a tour with… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 2:44 A good way to make friends? Work at a deli By PBS News Hour Steve Cohen's favorite part of managing the 2nd Avenue Deli in New York is talking to people. Cohen offers his Brief But Spectacular take on classic kosher deli food and the joy of schmoozing. Continue watching
Nov 24 WATCH: Aretha Franklin brings Twitter to its knees with longest national anthem ever By Joshua Barajas CBS clocked Franklin’s rendition of the national anthem at four minutes and 35 seconds. Continue reading
Nov 21 Through writing, a poet returns to the Appalachian home she left By Mary Jo Brooks Melissa Range was raised in Appalachian Tennessee, and she says she is constantly exploring through poetry the deep connection she has to that region. “Those mountains have a pull on you. I don’t feel at home there, but I don’t… Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 1:18 Sharon Jones, soul and blues singer, dies at 60 By PBS News Hour Sharon Jones, a powerful soul and blues singer who achieved mid-life fame as lead singer for the Dap-Kings and who returned to touring this year after fighting cancer, has died. The NewsHour’s Christopher Booker reports. Continue watching