Politics Jan 21 Stacey Abrams on Biden's leadership, Georgia's election and challenging voter suppression President Biden will try to pass major legislation in the months ahead while navigating the narrowest of margins in the Senate after Democrats captured two seats in Georgia. Stacey Abrams, who in 2018 lost a close gubernatorial race in the…
Health Jan 21 With major logistical challenges, companies face a bottleneck in vaccine distribution The pace of vaccinations in the U.S. is failing to meet expectations, in part due to inadequate production and supply. But President Biden is planning to invoke the federal Defense Production Act in an effort to ensure companies, manufacturers and…
Arts Jan 21 Musician Matt Nathanson's Brief But Spectacular take on finding confidence Matt Nathanson, a musician known for his blend of folk and rock, is perhaps best known for his 2008 single, "Come On Get Higher." He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on getting older, gaining confidence and finding his voice.
Episode Jan 20 January 20, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, Joe Biden calls for unity as he and Kamala Harris are sworn in to office, the new president confronts the many challenges facing the country with a list of initiatives and executive orders, the transition of…
Politics Jan 20 Biden calls for unity in a deeply divided nation In his inaugural speech Wednesday, President Biden spoke of unity in a country now facing a torrent of crises. James Fallows, a journalist, long-time writer for The Atlantic and former speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter, joins Judy Woodruff for reaction…
Politics Jan 20 Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton on breaking the glass ceiling An important glass ceiling was broken Wednesday when Kamala Harris became the country's first female vice president. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton is a longtime civil rights activist and she also represents the District of Columbia in Congress. She joins Judy…
Politics Jan 20 Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on how Republicans view Biden's agenda New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis just began her first term in the House and on Monday was named an assistant Republican whip. She joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how Republicans are viewing the new president and his agenda.
World Jan 20 News Wrap: As Biden takes office, U.S. death toll from COVID-19 reaches 403,000 In our news wrap Wednesday, as President Biden took office the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 climbed past 403,000, world governments largely welcomed Biden’s inauguration, China voiced hope for new cooperation with the U.S. under the Biden administration, and Israel's…
Episode Jan 19 January 19, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, an unprecedented security apparatus is now in place in Washington as at least a dozen National Guard are removed from duty, the Senate holds confirmation hearings for the treasury secretary and critical national security officials amid…
Nation Jan 19 Unprecedented security in the nation's capital on the eve of the inauguration Ensuring the security of an inauguration like no other continues on an unprecedented scale. Tens of thousands of National Guard and security personnel turned downtown Washington, D.C. into a fortress less than two weeks after a mob of insurrectionists attacked…