Arts Dec 30 In 2016, what stood out in music What were the best songs and biggest musical trends of 2016? Jeffrey Brown sits down with Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times and NPR’s Ann Powers to discuss their top picks.
Politics Dec 30 Brooks and Corn on Obama’s active final weeks and the Trump-Putin ‘bromance’ In foreign affairs, it was not a quiet few days leading up to the New Year's weekend -- from Secretary of State John Kerry’s blunt parting speech about Israel to President Obama’s announcement of retaliation against the Kremlin for election…
Episode Dec 29 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 29, 2016 Thursday on the NewsHour, the Obama administration strikes back, issuing new sanctions on Russia for meddling in the U.S. Also: A Russian-brokered cease-fire in Syria, the global economic outlook of a newly tapped Trump adviser, how a California county is…
Arts Dec 29 The most spellbinding movies of 2016 What were the best films of 2016, and who delivered the most captivating performances? Jeffrey Brown sits down with Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post and Mike Sargent of Pacifica Radio to discuss their top picks.
World Dec 29 News Wrap: Obama announces U.S. retaliation against Russia for election meddling In our news wrap Thursday, President Obama announced a range of actions meant to punish Russia for election meddling, including sanctions on Russian intelligence services and top officials in the unit that ordered the hacks. Also, Iraqi security forces launched…
Nation Dec 29 Budding regulation in one of California’s marijuana meccas As more states move to legalize pot, Humboldt County, California, an epicenter of the underground marijuana industry, has begun a new, bold experiment to bring growers out of the shadows and regulate the growth, sale and environmental impact of cannabis.
World Dec 29 What it means that the U.S. is not part of the Syria cease-fire There is a new cease-fire agreement in Syria, but this time without the U.S. at the negotiating table. Will it last when so many others have failed? William Brangham speaks with Andrew Tabler of the Washington Institute for Near East…
World Dec 29 U.S. retaliation meant to expose, dissuade increasing Russian aggression The Obama administration wanted to send a message to Russia and top levels of its government: there will be consequences for election meddling and other aggressions. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Lisa Monaco, special assistant to the president, about the intended…
Episode Dec 28 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec 28, 2016 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Secretary of State John Kerry warns Israel's prime minister that support of Israeli settlements in the West Bank undermines peace in the region. Also: Donald Trump's promise to "drain the swamp," a look back at the…
Arts Dec 28 The shows you should have watched in 2016 What were the best TV or streaming shows of 2016? Jeffrey Brown sits down with television critics UPROXX’s Alan Sepinwall and NPR’s Eric Deggans to discuss their picks.