Politics Jan 28 Brooks and Capehart on Texas voting law, Breyer retirement and replacement New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Texas’ new restrictive voting law, the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer and who may replace him on the…
Nation Jan 28 Olympian skier Lindsey Vonn on what drove her success, and the 'heavy price' of her career The Beijing Winter Olympics are a week away. Judy Woodruff talks about the upcoming games with Lindsey Vonn, the Olympic gold medal-winning Alpine skier. She holds four overall World Cup titles, and is one of only six women to have…
Episode Jan 27 January 27, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, Justice Breyer's retirement makes way for President Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. We examine the potential causes and solutions as many U.S. Cities grapple with…
Politics Jan 27 Here's who may replace Justice Breyer, and what Democrats can do if Republicans oppose Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement announcement paves the way for President Joe Biden's promised nomination of a Black woman to the Supreme Court. White House correspondent Geoff Bennett begins the report, and congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff with more…
Nation Jan 27 News Wrap: U.S. economy grew 5.7 percent in 2021, fastest since 1984 In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. economy rebounded strongly in 2021, with the best growth since 1984. Russia said there's little room for optimism after the U.S. rejected its security demands, but said dialogue on Ukraine is still possible.
Politics Jan 27 Examining Justice Breyer's legacy and how his retirement may change the court Justice Stephen Breyer leaves a storied legacy as he prepares to step down after more than 27 years on the bench. To reflect on what his absence will mean for the future of the Supreme Court, Judy Woodruff is joined…
World Jan 27 Jamaica's bobsled team qualifies for Winter Olympics for the first time in 24 years Viewers may remember the unlikely but true story of the Jamaican bobsled team that made it to the Olympics. It was a feat popularized in the 1993 film, "Cool Runnings." Now, Jamaica's bobsled team is back at it again. Lucy…
Episode Jan 26 January 26, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, Justice Stephen Breyer will announce he is stepping down from the Supreme Court, setting up a senate confirmation battle for his replacement. Then, the Federal Reserve signals it will soon raise interest rates to counteract surging…
Nation Jan 26 News Wrap: U.N. sounds alarm over Afghan economy, says country has become a 'frozen hell' In our news wrap Wednesday, the secretary general of the United Nations sounded a dire warning about Afghanistan. The Federal Reserve is ready to ratchet up interest rates in a bid to beat back inflation. The city of San Jose,…
Economy Jan 26 The Fed aims to clamp down on inflation with rate hikes. Will it work? The Federal Reserve is shifting its approach to the economy and monetary policy. It's a major change after holding interest rates at near zero levels. Given the pandemic, it's not without its own risks. But the Fed chairman said the…