Episode Nov 02 November 2, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, voters head to the polls in crucial off-year contests that may hold clues for next year's nationwide congressional & senate races. A CDC advisory committee votes to recommend Pfizer shots for children as young as five,…
Politics Nov 02 The 'perfect storm' that may have tipped scales in Youngkin's favor Judy Woodruff provides an election night update in various races across the country, including the crucial gubernatorial races in Virginia, New Jersey and more. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, joins Woodruff with analysis on…
Nation Nov 02 News Wrap: Facebook to shut down facial recognition system, delete data In our news wrap Tuesday, Facebook has announced it's shutting down its facial recognition system over growing privacy concerns, and has said it will delete the data by December. Yahoo is the latest tech company to leave China, citing growing…
Politics Nov 02 What early exit polls reveal about Virginia Gov. race, and how it reflects on Democrats Virginia's gubernatorial race has captured national attention because of a dead heat in a state President Joe Biden won by 10 points. Its results could provide insight into what's to come in next year's midterms. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors…
Nation Nov 02 A Brief But Spectacular take on rebuilding and diversifying the Appalachian economy Brandon Dennison is a sixth generation West Virginian who is on a mission to revitalize Appalachia. His community based non-profit, Colefield Development, has trained over 1200 people facing barriers to employment, helping with education and personal development. Dennison gives his…
Episode Nov 01 November 1, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, world leaders convene to combat the worsening global climate crisis as extreme weather events grow more frequent and deadly. Then, the future of reproductive rights hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court hears arguments about…
Nation Nov 01 News Wrap: 6% of NYC's work force placed on unpaid leave for defying vaccine mandate In our news wrap Monday, 6% of New York City's workforce went on unpaid leave for failing to get vaccinated. Rebels from Ethiopia's Tigray province appeared to be advancing toward the capital, Addis Ababa, and claimed they seized two key…
Politics Nov 01 Online threats, armed protestors and other red flags law enforcement ignored before Jan. 6 A new three-part investigation by The Washington Post into the forces that led to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 reveals how advance warnings of violence were ignored, and how unprepared the Capitol Police force was. The…
Politics Nov 01 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Jan 6. riot intel, VA Gov. race, U.N. climate summit NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including new reports about intelligence that preceded the Jab. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the stakes…
Episode Oct 31 October 31, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, October 31, COP 26 is set to begin in Glasgow as the G20 summit wraps up in Rome, a close race for the governor in Virginia raises questions about red and blue ‘walls,’ and the…