Politics Sep 07 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on vaccine politics, voting by mail NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including campaign messaging from President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden around the pandemic and the economy, whether Black…
Episode Sep 06 September 6, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, September 6, another stimulus bill is expected by week’s end, how ‘gleaning’ is helping feed families during the pandemic, and revisiting the week in 1968 when actor and activist Harry Belafonte became the first Black…
Arts Sep 06 From MLK to Bob Kennedy: Harry Belafonte's historic week as 'Tonight Show' host In the midst of the 1968 Civil Rights protests, activist and singer Harry Belafonte took over ‘The Tonight Show’ for a week, becoming the first Black person to host a late-night TV show. His guests included Martin Luther King Jr.
Episode Sep 05 September 5, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, September 5, nation-wide protests against racial injustice continue this Labor Day weekend, election disinformation threatens the upcoming elections, and theatre stages a comeback as states ease restrictions further. Michael Hill anchors from New York.
Politics Sep 05 The threat of disinformation looms over the elections Disinformation, especially on social media, is threatening the upcoming election just like it did in 2016, social media and tech giants Facebook and Twitter announced this week. Deen Freelon, an associate professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill…
Episode Sep 04 September 4, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump continues to face criticism over a report he repeatedly disparaged American troops. Plus: Deadly incidents fuel social unrest in two U.S. cities, what new economic data means for struggling Americans, China’s crackdown on Hong…
Nation Sep 04 News Wrap: WHO says vaccine distribution must be global effort In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization warned vaccines for the novel coronavirus may not be widely available until mid-2021. The agency said it would not recommend any vaccine until its safety was proven -- and stressed distribution…
Economy Sep 04 Despite improved jobs numbers, Americans are still struggling The U.S. economy is continuing to climb back from its worst depths during the pandemic. The latest unemployment report contained good news about workers returning to the labor force, and about half of the 22 million jobs originally shed have…
Politics Sep 04 David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart on Kenosha politics, Trump and the military New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including visits to Kenosha, Wisconsin, by President Trump and Joe Biden and how their responses to social unrest have…
Nation Sep 04 Mourning 5 individuals lost to COVID-19 As yet another devastating week comes to an end, we take the time to honor individuals who have fallen victim to the novel coronavirus, including a 29-year-old father and a 60-year-old flight attendant. Judy Woodruff shares five stories.