World Aug 16 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is an 'American catastrophe,' H.R. McMaster says To examine the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and how it impacts U.S. interests, Judy Woodruff speaks to retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster. He was national security advisor during the Trump administration and also served as a military officer in Afghanistan…
World Aug 16 Does the fallout in Afghanistan hurt American credibility? To examine the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and how it impacts U.S. interests and credibility, Judy Woodruff speaks to Laurel Miller, former deputy and then acting U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan from 2013 to 2017. She's now director…
World Aug 16 News Wrap: New York mandates COVID vaccines for all health care workers In our news wrap Monday, New York state will now require all health care workers, including staff at long-term care facilities, to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 27. Tropical Storm Fred regained strength with winds up to 65 miles…
Politics Aug 16 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on U.S. role in Afghanistan fallout, midterm elections NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the fallout in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal and how it could affect America’s midterm elections.
Nation Aug 16 Sec. Haaland on the significance of Native American representation The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom focused on stories of gender and politics, kicked off their Represents summit Monday featuring various keynote speakers who will explore why representation matters in all areas like democracy, politics, sports, culture and more. NewsHour's Lisa…
Episode Aug 15 August 15, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, August 15, Taliban forces reach Kabul as Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani flees. Also, the death toll in Haiti’s earthquake rises above 700. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.
World Aug 15 Desperate Afghans try to flee as government collapses, Taliban take control Afraid for their lives and futures, thousands of Afghans are trying to flee Kabul, scrambling to get visas and flights out of the country as Taliban takes control of the country. Several countries, including the U.S., are trying to get…
World Aug 15 After 20 years, Taliban is set to return to power in Afghanistan The Taliban is set to return to power in Afghanistan, 20 years after being ousted by U.S.-led military operations. What will Taliban 2.0 look like for Afghans? For more on what kind of government will take over from the Ashraf…
World Aug 15 'I don't think anyone saw this happening so quickly': Taliban takes Afghan capital of Kabul President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan on Sunday as the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul nears completion, sparking global concerns of the future of the country. Special Correspondent Ryan Chilcote joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what the government’s collapse, and withdrawal of…
World Aug 15 Haiti: Death toll crosses 700 after earthquake The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck Haiti early Saturday has crossed 700 as rescuers continue to look through the rubble for survivors. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake destroyed many buildings and injured more than 2,800 people. It is the…