Science Apr 19 Ingenuity's flight on Mars rings in a new era of aviation NASA has made plenty of history with space flights to Mars. But on Monday began a new chapter: it flew on Mars for the first time using an experimental helicopter, Ingenuity. Miles O'Brien takes us out of this world.
Politics Apr 19 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the infrastructure package, fundraising in the GOP NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including the Biden infrastructure plan, fundraising efforts inside the Republican Party, and how Americans perceive the government.
Episode Apr 18 April 18, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, April 18, recent shootings and the ongoing Derek Chauvin trial reignite debate over police reform, and a conversation with singer-songwriter and musician Sam Amidon. Also, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s “Cosmic Nature” opens at the New…
Nation Apr 18 Biden hopes to pass more bills in first 100 days President Biden is seeking bipartisan support on issues like infrastructure, refugee admissions, immigration and ending the 20-year-old Afghanistan war as he nears completing 100 days in office. Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins to discuss his agenda and the political will…
Episode Apr 17 April 17, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, April 17, global COVID-19 death toll crosses 3 million, the latest on the mass shooting in Indianapolis, protests over police shootings continue as calls for police reform grow louder, and Prince Philip is laid to…
Nation Apr 17 New details, but few answers, about Thursday's Indianapolis shooting More details about the mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility Thursday night continue to emerge, including the names of victims, that the FBI had previously interviewed the shooter, and that half of those dead from the shooting come from…
Nation Apr 17 Why field training officers are hindering police reform The Derek Chauvin trial and shootings of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo by the police have renewed calls for police reform. A Marshall Project investigation, which reviewed 10 large city departments and its field trainers, found that the officers and…
World Apr 17 Prince Philip is laid to rest after small funeral amid COVID-19 restrictions Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week at 99, was laid to rest at St. George’s Chapel on Saturday. The funeral, which was an intimate affair due to COVID-19 restrictions in the…
Health Apr 17 What are my chances of hospitalization even after being fully vaccinated? The latest on COVID-19 and vaccines: Johnson & Johnson shots continue to be on pause as health officials investigate extremely rare side effects; Moderna and Pfizer vaccination appointments are becoming easier to snag in many states; and what scientists are…
Episode Apr 16 April 16, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, Indianapolis reels from a deadly mass shooting at a FedEx facility, and bodycam video of the police shooting of a Chicago teen is released. Then, dozens of states are seeking to ban young transgender athletes from…