Science Mar 27 Communities are embracing ‘controlled burns’ to protect themselves The past few years have led to record wildfires across the U.S. Decades of suppressing fires has led to overgrown forests, and a warming climate has increased their intensity and frequency. Christopher Booker reports from California on community-led efforts to…
Science Mar 06 Cow burps are a major contributor to climate change — can scientists change that? Livestock production—primarily cows—produce 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The majority of that is in the form of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is a natural byproduct of how some livestock process food. But as Christopher Booker reports,…
Arts Feb 06 Indie darling Mitski asks herself, ‘now what?’ Cult pop sensation Mitski is poised on the brink of mainstream stardom. The 31-year-old Japanese-American musician occupies a rare and coveted artistic space: independent, and beloved by fans and critics alike. But there is nothing simple about the musical career…
Arts Jan 30 Singer-songwriter Tori Amos on music, creativity and grief Singer-songwriter Tori Amos usually takes a trip for inspiration when she begins a new record—but these last couple years, that was not in the cards. She speaks with NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker about writing through the pandemic, and how staying…
Arts Jan 23 What Run-DMC, Peter Parker, and Linus have in common Since his earliest days on the mic, DMC, the co-founder of what many consider to be the greatest rap group of all time, has offered countless rhymes and tales—about what it was to be a kid from Queens who wore…
Arts Jan 15 How Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater balances history and innovation This month would have been Alvin Ailey’s 91st birthday; the celebrated modern dance visionary died in 1989. Decades later, his choreography is as vibrant as ever and his company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater remains as innovative. Christopher Booker…
Arts Jan 09 Kathleen Hanna, the Linda Lindas and a 30-year riot As founder and frontwoman of seminal bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Kathleen Hanna led the way for countless artists looking to meld art and activism. NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker reports on how the punk rock legend inspired generations of…
Arts Dec 12 Mdou Moctar: From Niger to international guitar hero In the world of music, ‘guitar hero’ is a title achieved by very few. Now, a new hero has emerged from a remote village in rural Niger to become an international superstar with a 6-string style of his own. NewsHour…
Science Nov 14 Barely a cloud in the sky and Portland, Maine, is flooding The Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest-warming bodies of saltwater on the planet. In Portland, Maine, sea levels are expected to rise 10 to 17 inches by 2030 from the levels in 2000. Christopher Booker reports on how…
Nation Nov 13 Busy shops, fewer workers: Portland grapples with post-pandemic reality Last year, Portland, Maine, was struggling to prepare for an economic winter of uncertainty. A push of late fall warmth had given downtown restaurants and businesses a boost following a dreadful summer. One year later, the story has changed entirely…