Politics Jul 18 Meet the man planning every detail of the RNC What does it take to put together a national political convention? From the balloon drop to the video displays to the delegates clamoring to participate in democracy, John Yang talks to some of the people behind the big show in…
Politics Jul 18 Trump’s GOP opponents get nowhere fast at convention On the opening day of the Republican National Convention, Trump forces beat back efforts to knock the candidate from the nomination, confirming this is the party of Trump. Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff talk to syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New…
Episode Jul 18 PBS NewsHour full episode July 18, 2016 Monday on the Newshour, the Republican National Convention convenes in Cleveland. We get a preview of the events, delve into Donald Trump’s life story, plus a look at the divides in the GOP. Also: What a failed coup in Turkey…
Episode Jul 17 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 17, 2016 On this episode for Sunday, July 17, three police officers were shot and killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the country’s fourth high-profile officer-involved shooting in two weeks. Later, on the eve of the Republican National Convention, two biographers share…
Nation Jul 17 In Baton Rouge, tensions run high after officers shot Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was on high alert today after a deadly shooting that killed three law enforcement officers this morning. The city has been tense ever since police officers shot and killed Alton Sterling, prompting protests throughout the country. Reporter…
Politics Jul 17 The latest from Cleveland as GOP convention start nears Ohio Gov. John Kasich denied a request by the head of Cleveland’s police union on Sunday to suspend laws allowing gun owners to carry their weapons in public, including near the upcoming RNC. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s campaign chair said the…
Politics Jul 17 Hear two GOP supporters face off about Trump ahead of RNC In a lead up to the Republican National Convention on Monday, Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield in Cleveland, Ohio, tells a tale of two GOP members who embody the gap between Trump’s most ardent supporters and detractors.
Episode Jul 16 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 16, 2016 On this edition for Saturday, July 16, the Trump-Pence ticket makes its debut, just two days before the GOP convention begins. Later, a failed coup attempt in Turkey leaves hundreds killed. And, from Nice, France, the latest on the investigation…