Nation Jul 24 Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks America's national parks preserve not only the nation's most spectacular landscapes, but also some of its most important history. On Judy Woodruff's podcast, "In Pursuit of Happiness," she spoke with Jason Epperson. He is a podcaster and RV traveler who…
Nation Jul 23 How America's national parks shape our identity What makes America’s National Parks so special? In this episode of “In Pursuit of Happiness,” Judy Woodruff talks with longtime RV traveler and public lands podcaster Jason Epperson to explore the remarkable history of the National Park System and the…
Arts Jul 09 What political satire can reveal about the strength of a democracy Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the forces Judy Woodruff explores in the podcast, “In Pursuit of Happiness.” She sat down with The Onion Network’s Joshua Johnson…
Nation Jul 02 A look at America's founding from the room where independence was declared In July of 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially voted to sever political ties with Great Britain and declare independence. In this week celebrating 250 years since the founding of the nation, and just ahead of Independence Day, Judy Woodruff…
Arts Jun 24 Walter Isaacson on what he calls 'The Greatest Sentence Ever Written' Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, author Walter Isaacson has turned his attention to a single sentence in the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff spoke with Isaacson about the enduring power of those words and his new book, "The Greatest Sentence…
Nation Apr 15 Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity Before the United States was founded, the idea of volunteering was well underway in the colonies. Now, Americans consistently donate more of their time than citizens of any other country. Judy Woodruff explores how the idea took root and why…
Nation Mar 18 Americans divided on nation's history as 250th anniversary nears Deep divisions over how Americans remember their past are coming into sharper focus as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, America at a Crossroads.
Nation Jan 11 Highlights from PBS News Weekend as show goes off the air This Sunday is the final broadcast of PBS News Weekend, at least for the foreseeable future. PBS cancelled the show due to the loss of federal funding for public media. As our team signs off the air, anchor John Yang…
Arts Dec 21 A look at Christmas festivities and traditions around the world From twinkling Christmas markets across Europe to vibrant displays of poinsettia in Mexico City, the Christmas spirit takes many forms. John Yang takes a look at how Christians around the world are celebrating the season.
World Dec 14 Dog with prosthetic paws inspires Ukrainian veterans recovering from wounds of war At a rehabilitation facility in Kyiv, some of Ukraine’s wounded warriors are working hard to learn how to use their new limbs. As John Yang reports, a very special dog named Lavr is giving them inspiration to persevere.