Nation Jul 03 Why Gary, Indiana’s decades-old lawsuit against gun industry may soon be over Thirty years ago, Gary, Indiana, was declared the murder capital of the U.S. Following the example of other cities, Gary sued gun makers and sellers for their part in fueling the city’s violence. Gary’s case is now the last one…
Politics Jul 02 Historian discusses Supreme Court’s immunity decision and shift in presidential powers The Supreme Court's landmark decision on former President Trump's immunity from some legal prosecution has the potential to transform the powers of the presidency. Jeffrey Brown and Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College discussed how the ruling fits with history.
World Jun 30 How climate extremes are changing the world of sports Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set a lofty goal to generate less than half the greenhouse gas emissions of the last two summer games. The Olympics are not alone — across the sports world, climate change is changing the…
Arts Jun 24 ‘Monuments of Solidarity’ exhibition highlights an activist’s approach to making art An artist, activist, community builder and teacher. LaToya Ruby Frazier's art-making ideas come together in her first retrospective exhibition. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our…
Arts Jun 21 Critics pick the summer movies likely to sizzle at the box office It’s officially summer, which means it’s a great time to go to the movies. This season had a slow box office start with “Furiosa" and “The Fall Guy'' underperforming expectations. Jeffrey Brown looks ahead with Aisha Harris of NPR and…
Arts Jun 21 8 movies to watch for a summer escape It’s not the summer of Barbenheimer, but Hollywood is still hoping to lure moviegoers with breakneck blockbusters and smaller charmers.
Arts Jun 20 Our critics pick their favorite new books for your summer reading list Whether you’re on vacation at the beach or find yourself with a little more time for reading, summer is always a good time to pick up a new book. Jeffrey Brown has recommendations from two News Hour regulars for our…
Arts Jun 20 Need a summer read? Here are 17 books from our experts If you’re lucky enough to have a quiet place to retreat from the heat this summer, we’ve got a symphony of suggestions for novels and nonfiction to keep you entertained.
Arts Jun 13 Inside Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen’s new immersive art exhibit In 2022, Steve McQueen, a British-born son of Caribbean immigrants, was knighted for his work as a filmmaker and artist, the two worlds in which he’s achieved commercial and critical success. His latest work takes his art in yet a…
Arts Jun 10 Revival of Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ gains rave reviews and Tony nominations When Stephen Sondheim died in 2021, he was remembered as one of musical theater’s all-time greats, creator of such works as “Sweeney Todd” and “A Little Night Music.” But one of his musicals, “Merrily We Roll Along,” never achieved that…