World Aug 31 Nuclear deal will dangerously empower Iran in the long term, says former U.S. arms control official Former U.S. arms control official Stephen Rademaker says the Iran nuclear agreement is a Faustian bargain that will end up empowering rather than weakening Iran in the end. He joins Gwen Ifill to discuss his objections and how he would…
Nation Aug 31 Obama to highlight climate change on first-ever presidential visit to the Alaskan Arctic President Obama makes a historic trip to Alaska this week, during which he’ll attend a meeting of the Arctic Council to stress the importance for action on climate change and meet with Native Alaskans whose lives have been affected by…
World Aug 31 Lebanese say #YouStink to government's garbage crisis and corruption In Lebanon, citizens are angry that their government cannot provide them with even the most basic services. After years of water shortages and rolling blackouts, its halting of garbage collection was the tipping point, provoking protests that transcend religious differences.
Politics Aug 31 Why some 'insider' candidates are struggling to appeal to voters Donald Trump is still dominating the polls, but how are the other top Republican candidates like Ben Carson, Jeb Bush and Scott Walker faring? Gwen Ifill looks at the week ahead in politics -- including another State Department email dump…
World Aug 30 Thousands take to Beirut streets, bolstered by 'You Stink' campaign Thousands gathered in the capital city of Beirut on Saturday to demand changes to the government -- including an effort to have the garbage picked up, something that hasn’t happened in a month. For the latest on the “You Stink”…
Health Aug 30 Price of contact lenses at issue in court case About 40 million Americans wear contact lenses to correct their vision -- and how much those lenses cost is now the subject of a courtroom battle. The largest lens manufacturers don’t want eye doctors who sell contacts to be undercut…
Arts Aug 30 Photos document life as a black lesbian in South Africa South African photographer and activist Zanele Muholi is on a mission to bring the experience of black lesbians in her home country to the forefront, as many members of the community face high rates of violence, including incidents of so-called…
Health Aug 30 Study finds trauma effects may linger in body chemistry of next generation New research on survivors of the Holocaust shows how catastrophic events can alter our body chemistry, and how these changes can transmit to the next generation. The result? Our children may suffer the effects of a traumatic event they never…