Episode Apr 17 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 17, 2016 On this edition for Sunday, April 17, a powerful earthquake strikes Ecuador. Later, looking ahead to Tuesday's New York presidential primary. And, in our signature segment, changing the way doctors are taught to treat pain. Alison Stewart anchors from New…
World Apr 17 'Nothing but three chords and the truth' as country music industry grows in Kenya Kenyans have been listening to country for 50 years -- ever since Kenya gained independence from Britain. The songs were especially popular in the country’s farming areas. But the homegrown country music industry in Kenya still has a long way…
Politics Apr 17 What to expect from Tuesday's primary in New York The presidential campaigns are homing in on their New York supporters with two days left before the Empire State’s delegate-rich primary. For more about the boisterous New York campaign, Bob Hardt, the Political Director for NY1 joins Alison Stewart.
Episode Apr 16 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 16, 2016 Saturday on NewsHour Weekend: Pope Francis takes 12 Syrian refugees back to Italy following his visit to Greece. Later, at least 41 are dead after two earthquakes hit Japan. And, a rust-belt city in Ohio shares its plans for rebuilding…
World Apr 16 Behind Pope Francis' trip to Lesbos amid migrant crisis Described by the Vatican as a “gesture of welcome,” Pope Francis visited the island of Lesbos and brought three refugee families back to Rome with him on Saturday. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant, who has reported extensively on the migrant crisis…
Economy Apr 16 How Rust Belt city Youngstown plans to overcome decades of decline Youngstown, Ohio is an upper-midwest city that has come to symbolize the nation’s distress of deindustrialization with high unemployment and crime rates. But after decades of decline, the city has plans to rebuild, remove blight and attract employers. On issues…
Politics Apr 16 Is the GOP presidential nomination process fair? The likelihood is increasing the nomination for the GOP’s presidential candidate will be contested at the convention. If that happens, there’s no guarantee that the candidate who walks in with the most delegates will walk out as the nominee. Is…
Episode Apr 15 PBS NewsHour full episode April 15, 2016 Friday on the NewsHour, Democratic presidential candidates eye Tuesday’s pivotal New York primary after their most contentious debate yet. Also: Microsoft sues the Department of Justice over data access, inside the GOP’s nomination process, Shields and Brooks talk politics, the…
Nation Apr 15 Microsoft sues DOJ over demands for access to customer data In the wake of the FBI’s showdown with Apple last month, a new tech giant is taking up arms against government oversight. Microsoft sued the Department of Justice Thursday, arguing that it is unconstitutional for the government to request access…