Politics Sep 12 Questioning Clinton’s health transparency and Trump’s charitable giving Amid questions about her health, Hillary Clinton has caused a stir with comments about Donald Trump supporters. Gwen Ifill talks to Susan Page of USA Today and Tamara Keith of NPR about Clinton’s privacy about her pneumonia diagnosis and a…
Politics Sep 12 In the reddest part of Colorado, some Republicans rethink their loyalty In most elections, Colorado has been a key battleground state. But this season, Hillary Clinton is polling far ahead of Donald Trump. Gwen Ifill speaks with voters in one of the state’s most conservative counties, home to five military installations…
World Sep 12 South Sudan leaders used chaos of war to loot billions, investigation reveals Founded in 2011, South Sudan is the world’s newest country; but for much of its statehood, it has been engulfed in civil war. The violence has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than two million people. A report released…
Education Sep 12 One college turns its football field into a farm and sees its students transform At Paul Quinn College, where once there was a football field, now there’s an organic farm. It’s not just a symbol of renewal for this once-struggling historically black college in Dallas; it’s where students work to pay tuition. As part…
World Sep 12 In restoring a century-old palace, a step toward rebuilding Afghanistan’s independence Nearly 100 years ago, Darulaman Palace rose as a symbol of modern, progressive, independent Afghanistan. The building has since deteriorated, and Afghanistan itself, shaken by war, is struggling to be self-sufficient. But the palace is being rebuilt, using all Afghan…
Episode Sep 11 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Sept. 11, 2016 On this edition for Sunday, Sept. 11, Americans remember the terrorist attacks on the 15th anniversary of 9/11 and nearly 2 million Muslim pilgrims attend the hajj in Mecca. Later, learn how many responders are contending with health issues years…
Nation Sep 11 After 9/11, Americans ‘summoned strength to carry on,’ Obama says Fifteen years ago, the U.S. faced the worst attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor. In New York, family members read the names of the victims at a ceremony marking the anniversary, while Obama spoke at the Pentagon. Watch some…
Politics Sep 11 Looking beyond the polls in this year’s election Most national polls show Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton maintaining a lead over Republican Donald Trump. But with 57 days left, and a number of factors influencing the election, what comes next? NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Alison…
Episode Sep 10 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Sept. 10, 2016 On this edition for Saturday, Sept. 10, the U.S. and Russia agree to a new plans for a ceasefire in Syria that includes fighting the Islamic State together. Later, hear about five men at Guantanamo Bay who were blamed for…
Arts Sep 10 These vivid NYC murals spotlight climate-threatened birds According to the National Audubon Society, climate change poses a serious threat to a large number of North America’s birds. But a street art project in New York City aims to call attention to their plight by creating large-scale murals…