Politics Aug 19 Democrats to highlight women leaders as Harris accepts VP nomination As Democrats gear up for the third night of their convention, they are looking to clarify policy positions and emphasize the role of women in the party. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Sen. Kamala Harris’ upcoming historic speech,…
Politics Aug 19 Why Doug Jones thinks Alabama's Democratic voters are 'energized' this year Democrats are currently favored to maintain control of the House, but gaining a Senate majority is another matter entirely. The party would need to pick up three new seats if Joe Biden wins the presidency, and four if President Trump…
Politics Aug 19 Congressional Democrats on the party's outlook in their battleground states Donald Trump won the White House in 2016 by taking several key swing states that former President Barack Obama had won in 2008 and 2012, including Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Each of these is expected to be a battleground again…
Nation Aug 19 News Wrap: California wildfires push crews to their limit In our news wrap Wednesday, wildfires are raging across California, forcing a statewide emergency, stretching crews to their capacity and leaving thousands under evacuation orders. Fires in the Bay Area and Napa’s wine country exploded overnight. Also, in Mali, soldiers…
Arts Aug 19 A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for those who care for us The pressure on doctors, nurses and other health care professionals has been constant throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Tara Rynders, a registered nurse in Colorado, has created an arts-based workshop designed to alleviate the stress and compassion fatigue that many medical…
Politics Aug 18 Julian Castro on mobilizing Latino voters to support Biden Julian Castro of Texas was the youngest member of former President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, in which he served as secretary of housing and urban development. Castro also ran for the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this year. He joins Judy Woodruff…
Politics Aug 18 Al Franken on Trump's pandemic response and why Biden would be better Al Franken was a U.S. senator from Minnesota -- a state that is a flashpoint for the nation’s current movement for racial justice. Franken’s departure from public office also came during a period of major U.S. social change, the MeToo…
Episode Aug 18 August 18, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention will include former presidents and a leadership theme. Plus: An unconventional DNC, the Senate Intelligence Committee report on 2016 Russian election interference, Republicans supporting Joe Biden, a former DHS…
Politics Aug 18 The latest details from the DNC and Trump's USPS saga On Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention, delegates will officially nominate former Vice President Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential candidate. Meanwhile, new developments in the ongoing saga over the U.S. Postal Service, with the postmaster general delaying some…
Politics Aug 18 Why this former DHS official under Trump is endorsing Biden Miles Taylor served as chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security during the Trump administration. He made headlines Monday when he became the highest-ranking former administration official to break with the president and throw his support behind Joe…