Economy Mar 14 Extra space, flexibility, luck: For restaurants that survived the pandemic, it could take all three Pre-pandemic, 10% of Connecticut's workforce was in restaurants. Since COVID-19 at least 600 of the state’s restaurants have closed and tens of thousands remain unemployed. For those still open, the road ahead is still uncertain. In our “Roads to Recovery”…
Nation Feb 27 Katrina Adams’ journey from the tennis court to the C-suite Katrina Adams, the youngest and first black person to become CEO, Chairperson and President of the United States Tennis Association, is a force both on the tennis court and in the boardroom. In her new book, “Own the Arena,” she…
Arts Feb 07 Stephen Malkmus on his prolific career and making new music in a pandemic For over 30 years, Stephen Malkmus has been celebrated and respected. His output—in bands and as a solo artist—has left a sizeable footprint in the independent music world, but as Newshour Weekend's Christopher Booker learned, the new world that we…
Nation Jan 30 How zoning can restrict, or even prevent, affordable housing In this next installment of our series, “Roads to Recovery,” Christopher Booker reports on efforts to reform Connecticut's land use laws, and the complicated mix of history, politics, and racial dynamics that impact who gets to live where. Advocates say…
Nation Jan 17 Police on horseback, drones: PA Capitol grounds tighten security As states across the nation tighten security for possible demonstrations ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, downtown Harrisburg, which houses Pennsylvania’s State Capitol, is filled with police on horseback, guards and the press with businesses boarding up and locals…
Politics Jan 16 An Olympian, a therapist, professionals: A look at the rioters stoked by extremism Dozens have been charged for their role in the Capitol Hill riots and the FBI has identified at least 270 more people for the siege. While some of them have had ruins with the authorities in the past, the rioters,…
Nation Jan 09 There’s an ongoing battle of words to describe Jan 6, 2021. Here’s why it matters Was it an insurrection? A coup? Should we call it domestic terrorism? Or just a peaceful protest gone awry? As a battle of politics becomes a battle for words to describe what happened in the capital and on Capitol Hill…
Nation Dec 26 In a CT county, tenants and landlords brace for eviction tsunami The first installment of our “Roads to Recovery” series focuses on renters and landlords in Fairfield County, Connecticut — and how, since the pandemic started, they’ve navigated a patchwork of eviction moratoriums and limited financial support. NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker…
Nation Dec 26 Roads to Recovery: One community’s journey back from the economic brink As vaccines slowly start to roll out and 2020 finally comes to a close, there are glimmers that the COVID-19 pandemic may eventually end. But with lingering social, economic, and public health damage, PBS NewsHour Weekend is launching a series…
Health Dec 12 Inside the attempt to build trust about the COVID-19 vaccine in Black communities As COVID-19 vaccines begin to roll out, some Americans remain skeptical about taking these vaccines. For the Black community, historical distrust makes their concerns even greater. NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker speaks with doctors, scientists and educators about how they are…