Nation Jul 12 The market controls child care costs in the U.S. Can that be changed? During the pandemic, the federal government spent more than $50 billion to shore up the child care industry. But advocates say cost and access are still big hurdles. Over the past several months, special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Kate…
World Jul 09 Many in Missouri are unvaccinated. Hospitals are paying the price as delta variant spreads The coronavirus' delta variant is battering many low vaccination areas in the U.S. Missouri is among the top five states in terms of new cases and hospitalizations, with nearly 7,600 new confirmed or probable cases and seven deaths the past…
Nation Jun 30 Rainbow capitalism raises questions about corporate commitments and Pride Month’s purpose Throughout the month of June, LGBTQ communities in the U.S. have been celebrating Pride in cities and states around the country. And corporate America has made itself a part of that, too, by increasingly tapping into Pride Month and trying…
Nation Jun 23 A leaked UN report warns ‘worst is yet to come’ on climate change. Here’s how you can help A leaked draft report from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change paints the starkest picture yet of the accelerating danger caused by human use of coal, oil, and gas. It warns of coming unlivable heat waves, widespread hunger…
World May 27 What the shakeups, legal losses for fossil fuel companies mean for climate change efforts Three major oil and gas firms — ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron — suffered hits in court and among their own investors Wednesday, amid pressure for businesses and governments to seriously curtail emissions that drive climate change. William Brangham…
Nation May 26 Can Black, Asian Americans move past historical animosity in the interest of solidarity? The recent show of solidarity among Black and Asian American activists belies a fraught history. Can the communities now work side by side? Stephanie Sy explores the question with Tamara Nopper, a sociologist at New York University’s Center for Critical…
Nation May 24 Antisemitic attacks spread like ‘wildfire’ in the U.S. during Gaza conflict The cease-fire in Gaza is holding for now. But while the confrontation between Israel and Hamas was taking place, there were growing reports of antisemitic attacks and slurs in several American cities. William Brangham focuses on the disturbing questions this…
Nation Mar 19 Why 41 percent of Republicans don’t plan to get the COVID vaccine Although nearly 41 million Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, one segment of the population remains steadfast in its opposition to getting the vaccine: Republicans. Recent polls, including our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll, shows at least 41 percent of…
Nation May 24 Ken Burns on heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and the legacy of racism After President Donald Trump granted a posthumous pardon to boxer Jack Johnson on Thursday, we spoke with filmmaker Ken Burns, who chronicled Johnson’s persona, his struggles and the race relations of his era in the documentary “Unforgivable Blackness:…
Nation Apr 30 Dave Chappelle says Michelle Wolf ‘nailed it’ at White House Correspondents Dinner "I know how hard it is to do what she did ... I think she nailed it," the comedian told the PBS NewsHour. "Whether I agree with it or not, I gotta respect the artistry."…