Arts Oct 22 Journalist Terence Smith reflects on decades of reporting on American presidents, wars On our bookshelf tonight, NewsHour's old friend and former longtime media correspondent Terence Smith's memoir: "Four Wars, Five Presidents: A Reporter's Journey from Jerusalem to Saigon to the White House." Smith spoke with Judy Woodruff about the book.
Episode Oct 21 October 21, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the house votes to cite Trump ally Steve Bannon with contempt for defying a congressional subpoena. Then, Democratic infighting endangers the president's efforts to reign in climate change, as an alarming new report warns some damage…
Nation Oct 21 News Wrap: Haitian gang threatens to kill captive U.S. missionaries unless ransom is paid In our news wrap Thursday, a Haitian gang is now threatening to kill 17 kidnapped members of a U.S. missionary group unless its random demands are met. Democrats are sending mixed signals on whether they'll agree on a giant social…
Politics Oct 21 Here's what to expect after House vote holding Bannon in contempt Thursday marked a critical step in the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, as the U.S. House voted to hold former Trump aide Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying a congressional subpoena. Democrats' rebuke was joined by nine…
Episode Oct 20 October 20, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration unveils its plan to inoculate 28 million children ages 5 to 11 against COVID-19.Then, employees of the streaming giant, Netflix, protest Dave Chappelle's controversial new special as the company's CEO admits he "screwed…
Nation Oct 20 News Wrap: NYC to mandate COVID vaccine for all public employees In our news wrap Wednesday, New York City ordered 46,000 police, firefighters and other city employees to get vaccinated by Nov. 1 — or get placed on unpaid leave. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered most Russian workers to take off…
Politics Oct 20 Sen. Kaine on next moves for voting reform after GOP blocked Dem measure The partisan divide in Washington was on full display Wednesday as a Democrat-backed voting bill failed to move forward in the U.S. Senate. Every Republican lined up in opposition to the Freedom to Vote Act, which Democrats say would have…
Politics Oct 20 Why Biden's approval rating is sinking and how Americans view democracy, justice A new national poll paints a troubling picture of an American electorate worried about the future of democracy, sharply divided on issues of personal freedom and dissatisfied with President Joe Biden's leadership. Judy Woodruff walks through the results with Ann…
Arts Oct 20 Tuba player Richard Antoine White's journey from homelessness to 'belonging' on stage Jeffrey Brown reports on musician Richard Antoine White’s unlikely journey from the streets of Baltimore, Maryland, to concert halls around the globe — thanks to his mastery of the tuba. This story is part of our arts and culture series,…
Episode Oct 19 October 19, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden holds high stakes talks at the White House with key factions of his party amid growing concerns about his domestic agenda. Then, we examine the jury selection process now underway in Georgia in…