Nation Nov 22 For black Americans, era since civil rights movement brought success and vulnerability It’s the best of times and worst of times for black Americans, says Henry Louis Gates Jr. He joins Jeffrey Brown to preview the PBS mini-series “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise,” and discuss both great gains and…
Nation Nov 22 'I am the president, he is the Boss': Obama pays tribute to, jokes with Medal of Freedom recipients At the White House, President Obama handed out the Medal of Freedom to twenty-one notable American figures, from Kareem Abdul Jabbar to Bill and Melinda Gates, Diana Ross, Michael Jordan, Vin Scully, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Redford, and many others.
World Nov 22 After her son joined ISIS, this mother fights radicalization at home It was as a big surprise to his family when Racheed Benyahia, born and raised in Britain, became a fighter for the Islamic State. In the wake of his death, Racheed’s mother Nicola launched a deradicalization project as part of…
Politics Nov 22 Trump strikes different tone, policy positions in sit-down with New York Times President-elect Donald Trump met with The New York Times for an on-the-record conversation on Tuesday. During the session, Mr. Trump disavowed the alt-right but defended Stephen Bannon, said he didn’t want to hurt Hillary Clinton and said he might not…
Nation Nov 22 News Wrap: Obama commutes prison sentences for 79 more In our news wrap Tuesday, President Obama commuted the sentences of another 79 federal offenders, taking him over the 1,000 mark. The White House says that’s more than the past 11 chief executives combined. Also, a federal judge in Texas…
Politics Nov 22 Rep. Tim Ryan on the robust economic message the Democratic Party needs House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, is facing a challenger. Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his vision for the Democratic Party and a renewed focus on economic issues.
Episode Nov 21 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 21, 2016 Monday on the NewsHour, a look at what we know about President-elect Trump's plans to move from campaigning to governing. Also: What's next for Sen. Bernie Sanders, Henry Kissinger's view of foreign policy today and a female entrepreneur finds success…
Politics Nov 21 What Henry Kissinger thinks about Obama, Trump and China At 93, Henry Kissinger is still one of the most influential -- and controversial -- foreign policy figures in America, says Jeffrey Goldberg, Atlantic editor-in-chief. The former secretary of state recently joined Goldberg for a conversation about the Obama legacy,…