Politics Jul 27 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on presidential polling, convention symbolism NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join John Yang to discuss the latest political news, including what to make of poll numbers showing former Vice President Joe Biden with a substantial lead over President Trump,…
Arts Jul 27 Artists with disabilities celebrate 30 years of the ADA During this anniversary week for the Americans with Disabilities Act, we take a moment to highlight the talents and contributions of artists, performers and writers with disabilities. Their work was featured in a special ceremony marking the moment, called “ADA…
Episode Jul 26 July 26, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, July 26, demonstrators clash with the police and protests continue in Portland and around the country, the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Rep. John Lewis’ makes its final journey across the…
Nation Jul 26 30 years after ADA, inaccessibility persists for the disabled On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we look at what the landmark civil rights law, which guarantees equal access to public resources and employment to disabled people has achieved and how much work remains. Dr. Oluwaferanmi…
Politics Jul 26 Without a convention, how do Dems plan to rally voters? The Democratic National Convention, which was to be held in Wisconsin this month, has been cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic party in Wisconsin joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the party’s plans for…
Nation Jul 26 Protests in Portland grow to 'many thousands' as police and federal forces converge in the city The Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd continue to gain momentum in Portland, Oregon, where protesters have clashed with the police sparking another wave of demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality across the country. Jonathan…
Arts Jul 26 Beyond The Canvas Episode 1: Making the Music Making it as a musician takes talent, ambition, grit and a good bit of luck. In the first episode of Beyond the CANVAS, we sit down with icons Bruce Springsteen, Reba McEntire, Yo-Yo Ma and others to talk about some…
Episode Jul 25 July 25, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, July 25, how racial health inequities are aiding the spread of the coronavirus in America, a week of memorials begins for Rep. John Lewis, and the debate over the “hot hand” phenomenon in basketball. Hari…
Nation Jul 25 Services honoring Rep. John Lewis begin in Alabama Memorial services spread over six days starting Saturday will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The stops, across five cities, include Troy, Alabama, where…
Health Jul 25 How structural racism is magnifying the public health crisis As coronavirus cases disproportionately impact communities of color, several local and state officials have declared racism a public health crisis. Rhea Boyd, a public health advocate joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the structural racism in America’s healthcare system and how…