Agents for Change Nov 25 Six months after George Floyd's death, what has changed in Minneapolis? Six months ago, George Floyd was killed under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, triggering protests and spasms of property destruction in cities across America. The Minneapolis Police Department is now facing calls for its abolition while struggling with…
Nation Nov 25 How Americans are approaching Thanksgiving differently this year Public health officials remain concerned too many people are traveling this holiday week to be with loved ones, even though air travel is 60 percent below where it was at this time last year and with millions of Americans deciding…
Episode Nov 24 November 24, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden moves quickly on the transition to the White House, the troubling surge continues as COVID-19 cases and deaths rise, the coronavirus exacerbates widespread food insecurity as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, and national security…
Politics Nov 24 Biden formally introduces his national security team to the nation As President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday continued to ratchet up his cabinet after weeks of delays in the White House transition process, President Trump and White House aides sent contradictory messaging about the handover of power. White House correspondent Yamiche…
Politics Nov 24 What Biden's national security team says about his world view President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday formally introduced his national security team as he begins the transition process to the White House after a weeks-long delay. Judy Woodruff speaks with Leon Panetta, former secretary of defense and CIA director during the…
World Nov 24 News Wrap: Attacks imminent on Ethiopia's rebel-held region In our news wrap Tuesday, more cities and states are reimposing COVID-19 curbs days before Thanksgiving, human rights groups are sounding alarms over Ethiopia’s imminent attack on a rebel region, twin explosions killed 14 people in Afghanistan, and David Dinkins,…
Nation Nov 24 Wisconsin hospitals face critical staffing shortages during COVID-19 surge Wisconsin is in the midst of a month-long surge of cases that is hitting rural areas of the state particularly hard. And about 70 percent of Wisconsin's hospitals will face a dearth of medical professionals by the end of this…
Nation Nov 24 Soccer star Megan Rapinoe on living in a world created by men Megan Rapinoe is best known for her successful soccer career, leading the U.S. women's national team to two World Cup championships and an Olympic gold medal. She's also known for her fierce advocacy for social justice. Judy Woodruff recently spoke…
Episode Nov 23 November 23, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden announced several top cabinet positions, and the General Services Administration opened up the transition process. Also, Thanksgiving gatherings could put families at risk for COVID-19, Central America continues to reel after two powerful…
Politics Nov 23 GSA recognizes Biden victory, opening up transition to White House The General Services Administration is calling President-elect Joe Biden the “apparent winner” of the 2020 presidential election, a move that could allow the transition process to finally begin after being delayed by the Trump administration. It comes as Biden on…