Episode May 04 May 4, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, we talk with the surgeon general as the U.S. inoculation effort shifts focus to the community level — to rural areas and younger Americans. Then, the National Rifle Association suffers another setback in its bankruptcy trial,…
World May 04 News Wrap: White House aims to vaccinate 70 percent of American adults by July 4 In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House plans to distribute more COVID-19 shots to states where demand is higher as it aims to vaccinate 70 percent of U.S. adults with at least one dose by July 4. An elevated…
Episode May 03 May 3, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, India struggles to handle a second wave of COVID-19 as many question the country's leadership during the pandemic. Then, we discuss policy changes aimed at reuniting separated refugee families with homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And,…
Politics May 03 News Wrap: Mississippi begins clean up after tornadoes leave major damage In our news wrap Monday, people across Mississippi spent the day cleaning up after multiple tornadoes struck on Sunday. The daily average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is below 50,000 for the first time since October. President Biden…
World May 03 How the US plans to reunite more than 1,000 families that remain separated at the border The White House announced Monday it would reunite four families that U.S. officials separated at the southern border during Donald Trump's presidency. Over 5,500 children were taken from their parents to deter illegal immigration since July, 2017. Department of Homeland…
Politics May 03 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Republican support for Trump and vaccine politicization NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest in politics, including President Biden's ambitious plans for American families, the status of the Republican party and its support for former President…
Episode May 02 May 2, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, May 2, COVID-19 continues to devastate India while vaccination sites struggle with low supply, Scottish and Welsh nationalism gains momentum ahead of Thursday’s election in Great Britain. Also, how two immigrant doctors used social media…
Episode May 01 May 1, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, May 1, India struggles to contain its COVID-19 surge amid dwindling medical supplies and mass cremations. Meanwhile, optimism in the U.S. with nearly 40% of all adults in the country fully vaccinated. And, in our…
World May 01 India struggles to cope with record-breaking COVID-19 wave India is battling a devastating COVID-19 wave as the case count continues to break records, overwhelming resources including medical supplies. As foreign aid pours in from around the world, the nation has opened up vaccinations for all adults. NewsHour Weekend…
Episode Apr 30 April 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, we hear about the challenges to getting people to take the COVID-19 vaccine from the frontlines in Texas. Then, how taking on forced labor in China creates a backlash against Western brands. Cindy McCain discusses her…