Politics Jun 23 Experts weigh in on the validity of Obama’s immigration executive action The Supreme Court’s deadlock on President Obama’s executive action preventing deportation of unauthorized immigrants represents the latest blow to the administration’s attempts at immigration reform. For more on the cases for and against the president’s initiative, Judy Woodruff talks to…
World Jun 23 British decision on Brexit has Europe — and the world — waiting Should we stay or should we go? That’s the question on the minds of British voters as they go to the polls Thursday to decide whether or not to remain in the European Union, a dilemma that has split opinions…
Politics Jun 23 An inside look at congressional Democrats’ sit-in to urge gun vote Democratic representatives took to the floor of Congress Wednesday for an all-night sit-in, demanding a vote to prohibit people on the “no fly” list from purchasing firearms. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports on the protest, and Judy Woodruff talks to…
Economy Jun 23 Why a severe housing shortage means reduced wages for workers According to a new report, more than 40 million American households are spending a third of their income on rent, and housing shortages in major cities such as New York and San Francisco may ultimately lead to billions of dollars…
Arts Jun 23 Playwright uses reactions to O.J. Simpson trial to examine racial fabric of America Playwright David McMillan vividly remembers the day O.J. Simpson was acquitted, because it created a national atmosphere in which racial assumptions were challenged. The debate over the court’s decision forced Americans to see their country for what it was, rather…
Episode Jun 22 PBS NewsHour full episode June 22, 2016 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Britain prepares for Thursday’s vote to exit the European Union. Also: The IMF’s dire conclusions on the U.S. economy, Congress and President Obama reach a rare accord on toxic chemicals, a teen prodigy may give speech…
Economy Jun 22 Sobering IMF report on U.S. economy cites dwindling middle class, growing income equality A new outlook issued Wednesday by the International Monetary Fund drew some startling conclusions about the U.S. economy. The report asserts that the American middle class is gradually shrinking, the seven-year economic recovery is starting to slow and the pronounced…
World Jun 22 Will the United Kingdom embark upon a ‘painful divorce’ from the EU? After weeks of debate, the moment has arrived for Great Britain to decide whether it will remain part of the European Union. Supporters of the ‘stay’ movement say it’s imperative to be globally connected, while opponents argue too much revenue…
Science Jun 22 Could the United States finally adopt the metric system? The United States, Liberia and Myanmar are the only countries in the world that do not officially use the metric system for weights and measurements. On the brink of Thursday’s Brexit vote, author Daniel Pink wonders when, if ever, the…
Nation Jun 22 In Southern schools, segregation and inequality aren’t just history — they’re reality Last month, a Mississippi judge ordered the state’s public schools to desegregate, illuminating the ongoing struggle to comply with the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks to Maureen Costello of the Southern…