Arts Jun 09 New rendition of classic opera ‘Porgy and Bess’ offers a ‘greater truth’ Since its first performance in 1935, “Porgy and Bess” has earned acclaim as one of American history’s best pieces of musical theater. But over time, many have come to view the opera’s black characters as stereotypes. Now, a new production…
Arts Jun 09 On the radio, silence speaks the loudest People tend to be afraid of silence -- they develop verbal defense mechanisms like small talk to instantly fill gaps in conversation. But according to radio journalist Alex Blumberg, some of the most amazing moments on air come from the…
Episode Jun 08 PBS NewsHour full episode June 8, 2016 Wednesday on the NewsHour, presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton reflects on the general election to come. Also: What Clinton’s historic nomination means for America, Donald Trump’s general election roadmap, earthquake-stricken Nepal looks to curb child labor in the brick industry…
World Jun 08 Can earthquake-stricken Nepal eliminate brick industry’s reliance on child labor? Heavy lifting is a way of life in Nepal. But the 250,000 workers -- many of them children -- manning the Himalayan country’s brick kilns suffer on a different level, toiling in terrible conditions and earning less than one cent…
Science Jun 08 NASA scientists try to stop space fires — by setting them Confined spaces, low gravity and high concentrations of oxygen mean any unexpected fire on a space station could well be a death sentence, especially since fire extinguishers aren’t very effective away from Earth. So NASA scientists are trying to develop…
Politics Jun 08 News Wrap: GOP will be absent from Calif. Senate race; Eritrean migrant smuggler arrested In our news wrap Wednesday, no Republican earned enough primary votes to qualify for California’s Senate race, meaning that for the first time in Golden State history, two Democrats will face one another in a November runoff. Also, Italian authorities…
Politics Jun 08 What political experts and historians think of Clinton’s unprecedented win Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential…