Politics Aug 19 Jeffries 'cautiously optimistic' USPS problems will be resolved Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York is the chairman of the Democratic Caucus and one of the youngest members of the party’s congressional leadership team. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how the Democratic National Convention has gone so far,…
Episode Aug 19 August 19, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Democratic Party prepares to make history with Sen. Kamala Harris accepting the vice presidential nomination. Plus: DNC messaging, Alabama Sen. Doug Jones on his reelection battle, political stakes in battleground states, Biden’s economic policy agenda,…
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…