Science Dec 28 The science that shaped 2016 What did 2016 mean for science? Science correspondent Miles O’Brien sits down with William Brangham to discuss some of the more remarkable discoveries, innovations and setbacks this year, including the confirmation of one of Einstein's major predictions, the global outbreak…
Education Dec 28 This inner city school is a bridge to empowerment for children of color In one of the poorest and most violent neighborhoods in Brooklyn, in one of the most segregated school systems in the country, principal Nadia Lopez is trying to help kids defy the odds. Lopez talks to special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault…
Episode Dec 27 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 27, 2016 Tuesday on the NewsHour, President-elect Trump adds two names to his White House staff. Also: What we do and don’t know about the president-elect’s charitable foundation, the presidential transition in historical context, a daunting future for Aleppo survivors, a West…
Politics Dec 27 What we know about Trump's charitable foundation -- and what we don't On Monday, President-elect Trump posted two tweets staunchly defending his charitable organization, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, as generous and efficient. But some say the comments are misleading or downright false, considering an ongoing New York investigation into the charity's…
Education Dec 27 This West Virginia school is caring for students, when addicted parents can't In opioid-stricken West Virginia, this school is taking on the role of parent. Lisa Stark of Education Week visits Cottageville Elementary, where students often lack food, clothes and transportation because of drug-addicted parents. In addition to increasing communication with local…
Arts Dec 27 The best books of 2016, according to 2 best-selling authors What were the best books of 2016? Jeffrey Brown recently sat down with best-selling authors Jacqueline Woodson and Daniel Pink at popular Washington, D.C., bookstore Politics and Prose to discuss their picks.
Politics Dec 27 News Wrap: Japan's prime minister makes historic visit to USS Arizona Memorial In our news wrap Tuesday, President-elect Trump named a former aide to George W. Bush, Thomas Bossert, as his assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism, as well as longtime Trump lawyer Jason Greenblatt as special representative for…
Politics Dec 27 Are we witnessing a pre-inauguration power struggle? The period since Election Day has been characterized by major policy decisions on the part of President Obama and an unconventional transition for President-elect Trump. To discuss these active few weeks and provide context, Hari Sreenivasan is joined by presidential…
World Dec 27 Aleppo's survivors face a grim, uncertain future Last week, the Syrian government declared that it had retaken full control of Aleppo from rebel forces. But this success came at a high cost: survivors have lost their homes and family members, and many have been severely wounded. Their…
Arts Dec 27 Four more books we loved this year What were the best books of 2016? Best-selling authors Jacqueline Woodson and Daniel Pink shared their favorites on our show, but we couldn't fit all their picks. Here are 4 more favorites.