Nation Aug 31 News Wrap: Federal appeals court refuses to dismiss Flynn case In our news wrap Monday, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has refused to end the criminal case against Michael Flynn. The former national security adviser pleaded guilty to lying about his contacts with Russia. Also, in Lebanon, lawmakers…
Health Aug 31 The Best Health Care? America & the World Amid the election-year debate over the future of health care in America, the PBS NewsHour explores the state of the U.S. health care system and how it compares to others worldwide. United States Houston, Texas, represents the two poles of…
Politics Aug 31 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's crime talking points NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the rhetorical battle over peaceful protests and incidents of violence and whether that conversation benefits President Trump or Democratic…
Health Aug 31 Preview: The Best Health Care? America & the World The presidential election will determine the course of the U.S. health care system -- the most expensive system in the world, brimming with innovation but one that also leaves more than 30 million uninsured. William Brangham travels to Houston for…
Episode Aug 31 August 31, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the political battle over protests against racial injustice intensifies, with President Trump and Joe Biden trading blame. Plus: The role of armed civilian groups at demonstrations, remembering basketball coach John Thompson, how U.S. intelligence officials are…
Episode Aug 30 August 30, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, August 30, part 2 of NewsHour Weekend’s special report on COVID-19’s impact on education: How families are turning to homeschooling and Khan Academy founder Sal Khan shares tips for parents. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New…
Education Aug 30 Making virtual learning work for you: Tips from Khan Academy founder Sal Khan While virtual learning is not expected to be a long-term substitute for in-person learning, there are various creative ways in which educators can innovate and experiment to improve the experience. Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, an education…
Episode Aug 29 August 29, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, August 29, a NewsHour Weekend special report on COVID-19 and its impact on classrooms across America: how educators, students and parents are gearing up for an unfamiliar and unconventional school year. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from…
Education Aug 29 Can outdoor schooling work for everyone? Outdoor schooling poses several equity challenges including finding green spaces in certain cities and accessibility issues for children with physical and learning disabilities. Kate Gardoqui, educator and senior associate with Great Schools Partnership joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss creative solutions…
Education Aug 29 Can we fix the inequities exacerbated by remote learning? When schools across the nation shifted to remote learning at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the change exacerbated several inequities between students including class, race, access to technology, and learning abilities, indicating which students may or may not succeed.