Episode Jan 19 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 19, 2015 Monday on the NewsHour, violent clashes in Yemen's capital raise fears that a power vacuum could benefit terrorists. Also: Improving security in Europe to stop terror attacks, how political divides over immigration reform are affecting families, President Obama’s tax plan…
Arts Jan 19 How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy Known for his work in Monty Python, on “Fawlty Towers” and in various movies, comedian and writer John Cleese was originally on a path to becoming a lawyer before finding himself “accidentally” in a comedy troupe. Jeffrey Brown talks with…
Politics Jan 19 60 years ago, Eisenhower inaugurated the first televised presidential news conference Monday marks the 60th anniversary of the first televised presidential news conference. In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, President Dwight Eisenhower proves that not much has changed since 1955.
Nation Jan 19 Spotting the fakes among the five-star reviews Online reviews of businesses, from your corner coffee shop to your airport cab ride, are now ubiquitous. But fraudulent consumer reviews are also on the rise. Special correspondent Jackie Judd meets a fake review writer, as well as the people…
Nation Jan 19 Political divide on immigration reform looms over Nevada families In Nevada, the debate on immigration reform has consequences beyond the political. Facing a mixed bag of law and executive action, many live with the fear that their families will be divided by deportation. Gwen Ifill reports on personal stakes…
Economy Jan 19 Obama offers plan to raise taxes on ultra-rich, put more money in middle class pockets President Obama’s new tax code proposal calls for tax increases for higher-income earners and more tax benefits for low- and middle-income earners. Jeffrey Brown learns more from Neil Irwin of The New York Times about what the plan says about…
World Jan 19 Heightened anxiety and vigilance in U.K. after Paris attacks For the British people, the proximity of the Paris attacks seems to make the chance of another terror attack in their country more likely. How is the British government addressing the threat? Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner talks to…
World Jan 19 Clashes raise fears of power vacuum in vulnerable Yemen In Yemen, Shia rebels known as Houthis battled with government forces at the presidential palace, and have also vowed to wipe out al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. Abdulwahab Alkebsi of the Center for International Private Enterprise tells Judy Woodruff that…
Nation Jan 19 News Wrap: MLK Day inspires tributes, protests and service In our news wrap Monday, Americans observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day with marches celebrating the civil rights leader, as well as protests over the racial divide, police killings of people of color and income disparity. Also, Iran and Hezbollah…