Politics Aug 10 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden in the spotlight, pandemic aid politics NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what to expect from former Vice President Joe Biden as he emerges into the convention spotlight, the potential for…
Politics Aug 10 Ask us your questions about the pandemic and the 2020 elections Do you have a question about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect your vote and the 2020 campaign? Now's your chance to ask the experts and our reporters.
Arts Aug 09 Beyond The Canvas, Episode 3: Finding Joy Even in their darkest moments, these storytellers and performers used their art to heal and empower. Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan Official Site, Kacey Musgraves, Adrienne C. Moore and Joan Baez share their stories.
Politics Aug 09 Trump's executive orders raise concerns over presidential power Democrats and several Republicans have raised concerns over the four executive orders extending COVID-19 economic relief President Trump signed Saturday. While Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer called them “unconstitutional” and ineffective, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Lamar Alexander…
Nation Aug 09 What risks does ending the census count early pose? The Census Bureau will stop its 2020 census count including in-person, mail, by phone and online on September 30, a month sooner than scheduled despite the delays caused by COVID-19. Hansi Lo Wang, a national correspondent at NPR, joins Hari…
Nation Aug 08 Could federal investment prevent an eviction crisis? While national and state eviction moratoriums have temporarily helped slow a pandemic-induced housing and homelessness crisis, they have a long-term impact. Matthew Desmond, a professor at Princeton University who helped build the first nationwide database on evictions joins Hari Sreenivasan…
Episode Aug 07 August 7, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, the White House and congressional Democrats are at a stalemate over a new coronavirus relief bill. Plus: U.S. intelligence warns of foreign election interference, Americans cope with the pandemic’s financial fallout, Ohio Gov. DeWine on COVID-19…
Politics Aug 07 With no deal on pandemic relief bill, Trump says he'll use executive action The White House and congressional Democrats have again failed to agree on a new pandemic relief package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark…
Politics Aug 07 What new intelligence warning says about foreign election interference A top U.S. intelligence official released a statement Friday that details the intelligence community’s current assessment of possible interference in the November elections. William Evanina raised concerns “about the ongoing and potential activity by China, Russia and Iran.” Yamiche Alcindor…
Nation Aug 07 News Wrap: Hezbollah denies responsibility for Beirut blast In our news wrap Friday, the death toll from the massive Beirut port explosion reached 154, with more than 5,000 injured. As rescue teams combed the area in search of victims, Iranian-backed Hezbollah insisted it was not to blame. Also,…