World Sep 07 Will welcoming refugees actually put more at risk? Are the pledges being made by European countries to take in refugees sufficient to accommodate the massive flood of people trying to escape war and poverty? Judy Woodruff examines the migration crisis with Leonard Doyle of the International Organization for…
Economy Sep 07 How does the fight for $15 affect the labor market? Three years since a small group of fast-food workers began protesting in demand of higher pay and better conditions, a minimum wage of $15 an hour is becoming a reality for many across the country. Jeffrey Brown gets two perspectives…
World Sep 07 News Wrap: France, UK pledge to take in thousands of refugees In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of people broke through Hungarian police lines near the Serbian border to walk on the main highway to Budapest. Meanwhile, European leaders debated how to handle the new wave of refugees. Also, President Obama…
World Sep 07 German odyssey complete, refugees face challenges getting settled After the initial fanfare, what conditions and reception can thousands of refugees expect when they reach Germany? Matt Frei of Independent Television News reports from Berlin.
Sep 07 Not Trending: Inventors and innovators you’ve never heard of When we only pay attention to the things that are trending in our social networks, we may be missing some compelling stories. Carlos Watson, CEO of website Ozy, joins Gwen Ifill to share a few overlooked items, including efforts to…
Episode Sep 07 PBS NewsHour full episode September 7, 2015 Monday on the NewsHour, more European nations pledge to provide sanctuary for migrants. Also; debating whether to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, the week ahead in politics, how Denmark is leading the way in wind energy and…
Science Sep 07 Can Denmark make energy demand follow renewable supply? By 2050, Denmark hopes to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources. One problem, however, is that the amount of energy available fluctuates constantly. So some innovators are trying to create a system where demand for energy follows…
Politics Sep 07 Will 2016 candidates enter the migrant crisis debate? How will American politicians and presidential candidates address the migrant crisis going on in Europe? Judy Woodruff checks in with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR about the state of the presidential race, including…
Episode Sep 06 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode September 6, 2015 On this edition for Sunday, Sept. 6, thousands of migrants and refugees are welcomed in Austria and Germany. Later, the latest on the situation on the ground in Syria, where a four-and-a-half year war continues. And, does requiring extra reading…
World Sep 06 What increased Russian support for Assad could mean for Syria As one of the catalysts for the mass migration happening in Europe, Syria's civil war has displaced millions of people. If recent reports that Russia is stepping up support for Syria's Al-Assad are true, Secretary of State Kerry warns things…