Politics Apr 13 'The Triumph of Nancy Reagan' explores former first lady's influence in the White House An actress-turned-first lady. During her more than 50 year marriage, Nancy Reagan was also the most trusted adviser to her husband, former President Ronald Reagan. Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty is out with a new book about her influence, titled…
Nation Apr 13 A Brief But Spectacular take on how democracy can work for everyone Eric Liu, who worked in former President Bill Clinton's White House, offers his Brief But Spectacular take on why he's still hopeful democracy can work for everyone. His latest book is called , "Become America."…
Episode Apr 12 April 12, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, another police killing in Minnesota sparks protests and focuses attention on the testimony of George Floyd's brother at the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Then, Iranian officials blame Israel for destroying a power generator at an…
World Apr 12 News Wrap: 28 percent of U.S. population fully vaccinated as infections continue rising In our news wrap Monday, new numbers show 28 percent of the U.S. population is now fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Yet infections are rising again - with Michigan leading states. A police chase in Georgia left three officers wounded and…
Politics Apr 12 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's bipartisanship efforts, division within the GOP NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden’s bipartisanship style, his infrastructure package, and divisions within the Republican party.
Nation Apr 12 A Brief But Spectacular take on being, and raising, better men Researching masculinity has been a life-long interest for Andrew Reiner, and it took on a new urgency when his son, Macallah, was born in 2011. Tonight, Reiner gives his Brief but Spectacular take on confronting an outdated model of masculinity.
Episode Apr 11 April 11, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, April 11, a surge in COVID-19 cases persists in America despite reaching a record number of vaccinations, how musicians are finding new ways to stay afloat without live shows, and in our signature segment, “Exploring…
Nation Apr 11 Exploring Hate: An inside look at anti-extremism training in the military Nearly one in six people charged in the January 6 Capitol siege are military veterans. To address the growing concerns of misinformation and extremism within the ranks, Secretary Lloyd Austin implemented a stand down to train active troops around the…
Episode Apr 10 April 10, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, April 10, debates surrounding ‘vaccine passports’ continue as vaccination efforts expand in wealthier countries, a recap of the second week of Derek Chauvin’s trial, and in our signature segment, a project to collect a diverse…
Nation Apr 10 Medical experts, masks, social distancing: Week 2 of Derek Chauvin's trial Prosecutors called medical examiners to the stand as the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd, entered its second week. Brandt Williams, Minnesota Public Radio reporter, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the testimonies --…