Episode Nov 24 November 24, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, all three men involved in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery have been convicted. Then, Kurdish migrants return home after being used as pawns in a geopolitical struggle between Belarus and the European Union. And, NASA launches…
Nation Nov 24 News Wrap: U.S. Thanksgiving travel nears pre-pandemic levels In our news wrap Wednesday, millions of Americans were on the move as Thanksgiving travel neared pre-pandemic levels, despite higher gas prices and a new surge in COVID-19 infections. U.S. unemployment claims are at their lowest since 1969, and inflation…
Nation Nov 24 New book dives into problematic treatment of Black players, staff in professional sports Many Americans will be catching up on their share of football on Thanksgiving, and into the extended weekend. The NFL's approach to a number of issues around race and politics have been the subject of much debate and concern. Judy…
Arts Nov 24 Poet recounts ups and downs of the pandemic — on a literal rollercoaster For many Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has felt like a rollercoaster. Infections have gone down, then back up. Mask mandates were put in place, then dropped and then required again. Poet Jasmine Gardosi was asked by the British charity National…
Episode Nov 23 November 23, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden taps the strategic oil reserve to try to ease gas prices as millions of Americans travel for the holidays. Then, a jury finds white nationalists liable for the violence perpetrated at the deadly…
Nation Nov 23 News Wrap: Jury begins deliberating in Ahmaud Arbery trial In our news wrap Tuesday, jury deliberations began in Brunswick, Georgia, in the trial of the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery last year. A Black Kansas City man, Kevin Strickland, was exonerated of three murders, and released after…
Episode Nov 22 November 22, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden nominates Jerome Powell to a second term as chair of the Federal Reserve amid increasing concerns of rising inflation. Then, new details emerge on the man suspected of driving through a Christmas parade…
Nation Nov 22 News Wrap: Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen completes prison sentence In our news wrap Monday, former President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer completed his three-year prison sentence. Another major investigation has concluded that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. The average number of new daily COVID-19…
Economy Nov 22 A second Powell term will make economy run 'hotter,' expert says. Here's what that means President Joe Biden nominated Jay Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman Monday. While U.S. job growth has been better than expected, inflation is at its highest in decades. Both are concerns Powell, and Lael Brainard as vice…
Politics Nov 22 Chris Christie urges Republicans to drop election lies, conspiracies: 'This has to stop' Debate over the future of the Republican party is underway ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has some advice for the GOP. He says it's time to stop focusing on grievances and believing…