World Jan 12 Why has it been so hard to get aid to Syrians under siege? The Syrian town of Madaya, which suffered for months while cut off from food and other necessities, is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the humanitarian crisis caused by the war. William Brangham talks to the United…
Politics Jan 12 What to expect from Obama’s final State of the Union address President Obama will offer his final State of the Union address, setting the tone for his last year in office. What kind of meaningful action could the outgoing leader get done with his time left? Political director Lisa Desjardins takes…
Episode Jan 11 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 11, 2016 Monday on the NewsHour, with weeks to go until the Iowa Caucuses, the race between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders tightens. Also: A campaign to bridge the partisan divide, the legacy of David Bowie, the Supreme Court considers…
Politics Jan 11 As Sanders closes in on Clinton in Iowa, tougher attacks Presidential candidates are sharpening their attacks in the weeks before the Iowa contests. Judy Woodruff talks to Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR about ramped up rhetoric on the campaign trail as Sen. Bernie…
World Jan 11 News Wrap: Aid arrives in starved Syrian town In our news wrap Monday, an aid convoy with food and medicine finally got through to a Syrian town that was starving death. Also, gunmen burst into a shopping mall in Iraq, killing at least 18 and wounding 40 others.
Politics Jan 11 Can setting bipartisan goals disrupt political dysfunction? As the presidential campaigns compete hard to win over voters, the bipartisan group No Labels is trying to bring the parties together, rallying candidates around a policy agenda pledge focused on jobs, Social Security and Medicare, balancing the federal budget…
Arts Jan 11 Remembering David Bowie, constantly changing icon who inspired David Bowie appeared in many guises, shapes and forms, as music legend, fashion icon and performer, standing out as a heroic cultural figure for decades. After releasing his final album last week, he died of cancer Monday, just two days…
Nation Jan 11 What a teachers’ challenge to union fees could mean for organized labor Can teachers who are not union members be required to pay some union dues? That question is being weighed at the Supreme Court, which heard arguments in a case that could have wide ramifications for organized labor. Judy Woodruff learns…
Nation Jan 11 How student athletes get around career-ending head injuries Like the NFL, NCAA schools and teams have taken new precautions to protect student athletes from long-term effects of head injuries. But some players who have been medically disqualified are still finding a way to return to the field. Hari…