Arts Oct 09 Ke Huy Quan reflects on his family's escape from post-war Vietnam on 'Settle In' Actor Ke Huy Quan went from arriving in America as a refugee to starring in Indiana Jones and The Goonies. Decades later, he made an Oscar-winning comeback. In the latest episode of our PBS News podcast “Settle In,” Amna Nawaz…
Arts Oct 06 Ke Huy Quan on fame, failure and his comeback Ke Huy Quan went from arriving in America as a refugee to starring in "Indiana Jones" and "The Goonies." Decades later, he made an Oscar-winning comeback. In this episode of Settle In, he talks with Amna Nawaz about his debut…
Arts Sep 29 Nikole Hannah-Jones reflects on her daughter's school experience For decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has reported on race, inequality and the deep divisions in American education. In a new essay, she turns the lens on a choice she made for her own family: sending her daughter to…
Nation Sep 29 Nikole Hannah-Jones on the backlash to her viral essay about school choice Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones wrote a now-viral essay about her decision to send her daughter to high-poverty, predominantly Black public schools in her New York city neighborhood — and how they both feel about that choice 10 years later.
Politics Sep 10 Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticism Republicans are back in Dallas Thursday night as they wrap up their unprecedented midterm convention. Night one brought a claim from President Trump of $5,000 payments to Americans if Republicans keep control of Congress. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman also made…
Nation Sep 03 Rozina Ali and Amna Nawaz discuss Islamophobia in America on 'Settle In' The history of Islamophobia in the U.S. dates back decades, from FBI surveillance of Muslim and Arab communities in the 1960s to the sweeping surveillance programs launched after 9/11. Journalist Rozina Ali traces that history in her new book, "Seasons…
Health Aug 26 Custody fight over baby born via surrogate sparks fear of fertility treatment restrictions This week, a Texas court heard arguments in a legal fight between a California couple and their surrogate over a newborn with a serious heart condition. The case has drawn the attention of anti-abortion activists pushing for new restrictions on…
Science Aug 13 Baby elephant at National Zoo helps lead fight against deadly disease Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus is the leading cause of death in young Asian elephants. One baby elephant is at the center of an effort that could transform how the disease is managed in these gentle giants worldwide. Deema Zein reports.
Nation Jul 28 On 'Settle In,' Emilee Hackney and Amna Nawaz discuss Appalachian stereotypes Appalachia is often stereotyped as a region defined by struggling coal towns and substance abuse. Writer Emilee Hackney says those portrayals don’t reflect her life growing up in southwestern Virginia. Her debut memoir, “All That’s Unseen,” covers growing up inside…
Economy Jul 08 As living costs soar, more retirees head back to work As the cost of living continues to rise in the United States, people are finding it more difficult to make ends meet. Older Americans are feeling it more than most. Paul Solman reports on what's forcing many retirees to unretire.