Episode Feb 17 Monday, February 17, 2014 Tonight on the program, we examine Sec. John Kerry's plea for developing nations to take on climate change. Also: a mistrial in Fla. murder case adds to debate over race and self-defense, a private alternative to Medicaid expansion faces a…
Politics Feb 17 Recent confirmation hearings raise eyebrows at ambassador nomination criteria Gaffes made by a fresh crop of ambassadorial nominees — several of them Obama campaign donors — have stirred up consternation about political appointments to diplomatic positions. Gwen Ifill gets analysis from former Foreign Service officer Nicholas Burns and Walter…
Nation Feb 17 North Carolina coal ash spill raises questions about enforcement of environmental regulations
World Feb 17 Can the U.S. compel global collaboration on climate change? The global approach to addressing climate change has shifted from putting the onus on wealthy countries, to recognizing that big, fast-growing developing countries must also play a big part in reducing emissions. Judy Woodruff talks to Andrew Steer of the…
Episode Feb 16 Sunday, February 16, 2014 On Sunday’s program, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discusses climate change on the latest leg of his Asia trip. Later, a rigorous health campaign in Mexico uses soda taxes and public workout programs to fight the country’s obesity epidemic.