Episode Mar 19 PBS NewsHour full episode March 19, 2015 Tonight on the program, we examine a potential Iran nuclear deal revealed by the Associated Press. Also: President Obama's White House keeping more secrets than any before, a tight Chicago mayoral race splits Democrats, what's splitting a generation of haves…
Arts Mar 19 Memoir marks the moment when parent and child roles are reversed George Hodgman left a fast-paced life as an editor in Manhattan for small town Missouri to care for his elderly mother. Judy Woodruff sits down with Hodgman to discuss his poignant memoir of caretaking, “Bettyville.”…
Economy Mar 19 Tech startups see gold in Baby Boomers' golden years With more than 100 million Americans now over the age of 50, technology companies are eager to find new ways to cater to Baby Boomer consumers. From a mobile app that offers medical tips to wearable devices, special correspondent Megan…
Economy Mar 19 What's splitting a new generation of haves and have-nots Political scientist Robert Putnam grew up in Port Clinton, Ohio, a town where, he says, both rich and poor children grew up together and had bright opportunities. But in the past few decades, social mobility has declined and the haves…
Politics Mar 19 Tight mayoral race exposes divide among Chicago Democrats Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in the first ever mayoral runoff. After vastly outspending his rivals, he failed to get a majority in the February election, forcing him into a runoff with Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. Special correspondent…
Politics Mar 19 Obama White House keeping more secrets than any before Despite a pledge to deliver the most open and transparent administration in U.S. history, some say that the Obama White House has fallen short on that promise, with harsh punishments for high-profile whistleblowers and a record number of Freedom of…
World Mar 19 Are negotiators close to an Iranian nuclear deal? According to the Associated Press, a draft nuclear agreement would decrease Iran’s centrifuges by 40 percent. While negotiators report progress, there’s still no deal yet. Gwen Ifill talks to George Jahn, the Associated Press reporter who broke the story of…
World Mar 19 Outlines of a potential Iran deal emerge in AP report There were conflicting assessments of the Iranian nuclear negotiations in Switzerland, with some officials expressing cautious optimism and others saying the two sides are still far apart. Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported that a potential deal would cut Iran's centrifuges…
World Mar 19 News Wrap: Netanyahu denies he rejected Palestinian state possibility In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied that he had rejected a possibility of a future Palestinian state, saying he wants a sustainable two-state solution, but only if circumstances change. Also, the Islamic State claimed responsibility…