Politics Nov 11 In Virginia, voters reflect on their presidential choice To gauge the range of reactions to the greatest election upset in American history, we visit Manassas, Virginia, and speak with people at all points on the political spectrum. The state used to be reliably red, but Tuesday represented the…
Arts Nov 11 The life and legacy of unlikely music icon Leonard Cohen Poet, novelist and musical cult figure Leonard Cohen passed away on Thursday at age 82. Not a great singer, Cohen was a reluctant performer and an unlikely musical star. But the eloquence and simplicity of his lyrics and melodies earned…
Episode Nov 10 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 10, 2016 Thursday on the NewsHour, President Obama meets with President-elect Trump to begin the peaceful transfer of power. We look at what a President Trump could do in his first 100 days in office. Also: Putting the president-elect’s economic agenda in…
World Nov 10 Why the Islamic State tried an audacious attack on Kirkuk In October, the Islamic State launched an offensive on the city of Kirkuk, Iraq. The attack was ultimately suppressed by Kurdish military forces, but it also diverted other anti-ISIS efforts and possibly escalated ethnic tensions in the culturally diverse city.
Politics Nov 10 What does the election mean for women in politics? On Tuesday’s election, 54 percent of women voters cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton while 42 percent voted for president-elect Donald Trump. Judy Woodruff speaks with Goldie Taylor of The Daily Beast and Missy Shorey of Maggie's List.
Politics Nov 10 In first meeting, Obama and Trump lay foundation for transfer of power On Thursday, President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump met at the White House to begin the transition between administrations. Each the object of one another’s scorn just a few days before, the president said he was “encouraged” by the discussion…
Politics Nov 10 News Wrap: Judge rules campaign statements are fair game in Trump University civil suit In our news wrap Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump still faces legal troubles over his now-defunct Trump University. A federal judge in San Diego refused to issue a blanket ban on using campaign statements as evidence in the civil lawsuit, which…
Politics Nov 10 What makes for a successful transfer of presidential power? The peaceful transfer of power is a pillar of American democracy. As Donald Trump begins his journey, Judy Woodruff takes a look at past transitions with presidential historian Jon Meacham and editor-in-chief of Time Magazine Nancy Gibbs.
Politics Nov 10 What a Trump administration could accomplish in its first 100 days What will President-elect Donald Trump tackle first once he gets to the White House? Mr. Trump has made promises about what he plans to accomplish during his first 100 days -- in particular, dismantling parts of the Obama legacy --…
Economy Nov 10 How Trump’s economic proposals offer a vision from the past On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to revive American manufacturing, get tough on trade with China, cut taxes and invest in infrastructure. Do those proposals recall other visions for economic development over history? Economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with…