Episode Jun 18 PBS NewsHour full episode June 18, 2015 Thursday on the NewsHour, South Carolina church shooting suspect is in custody after he open fired at a historic black church at a prayer meeting. Also: The pope’s call to address climate change, reshuffling anchors at NBC News, two first…
Arts Jun 18 Is Cuban art inhibited by censorship? In the latest installment of our series “Cuban Evolution,” Jeffrey Brown explores the world of art in the country. He takes a look at the booming and vibrant art market that exists, as well as the limits on free expression…
Arts Jun 18 Poet Sarah Kay's "Brief but Spectacular" take on poetry Poet Sarah Kay's 'Brief but Spectacular' take on poetry…
Economy Jun 18 Are bosses cheating workers out of overtime? If you work more than 40 hours a week, you are supposed to get overtime. But if you are an “executive” earning more than $23,600 a year, you don’t qualify. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores how this loophole can lead…
Politics Jun 18 Supreme Court renders decisions on First Amendment The Supreme Court decided on a few cases significant to the First Amendment today. Marcia Coyle, Chief Washington Correspondent for the National Law Journal, explains what these rulings mean.
Nation Jun 18 Despite lies, Brian Williams will still report breaking news NBC has announced that while “Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams will not be returning to his old post, he will be joining MSNBC as a breaking news anchor. Andrew Heyward, the former president of CBS News, and Mark Feldstein, a…
Nation Jun 18 Charleston shooter likely inspired by white supremacy movement The deadly shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, has rocked the nation. Gwen Ifill speaks with Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) and Heidi Beirich of Southern Poverty Law Center about the tragedy and how it reflects current race relations…
Politics Jun 18 News Wrap: 'Fast-track' bill passes House, clearing way for free-trade deal In Thursday’s news wrap, after weeks of deadlock, a bill granting Obama “fast-track” negotiating authority passed the House. Also, leaders of the Eurozone have called an emergency summit for Monday to discuss the deadlock with Greece.
Episode Jun 17 PBS NewsHour full episode June 17, 2015 Wednesday on the NewsHour, new studies revealed the unsustainable stress on water resources worldwide. Also: Waiting for Supreme Court decision over health care subsidies, two looks at soccer, connecting Cubans to an open Internet, why cities are banning the box…