Episode Dec 21 December 21, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, December 21, the historic impeachment of Donald Trump, a government shutdown is averted, and Democratic presidential candidates Julian Castro and Deval Patrick join NewsHour Weekend from the campaign trail to discuss the 2020 race. Also,…
Nation Dec 21 No clear lead among Democratic candidates in Iowa As Donald Trump this week became the third American president in history to be impeached, seven 2020 Democratic candidates took to the stage for the latest presidential debate. Chris Buskirk, editor and publisher of American Greatness, and Karine Jean Pierre,…
Politics Dec 21 'Later, but not late:' Deval Patrick on his presidential bid Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, one of several presidential candidates who did not qualify for the latest Democratic debate, spoke with NewsHour Weekend about the issues driving his decision to enter the 2020 race "later, but not late." He joins…
Politics Dec 21 Julian Castro on what keeps him in the 2020 race Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro told NewsHour Weekend on Saturday that his campaign has been about the most vulnerable Americans, “people that are often cast aside and marginalized.” The former Housing and Urban Development secretary joins Yamiche Alcindor to discuss…
World Dec 20 News Wrap: House of Commons approves Johnson's Brexit plan In our news wrap Friday, British lawmakers in the House of Commons approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s bill paving the way for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. Parliament's upper chamber, the House of Lords, still must approve…
Politics Dec 20 Shields and Brooks on Trump's impeachment reaction, Democratic debate Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including risks for red-state Democrats who voted to impeach President Trump, how Trump reacted to impeachment, the potential for House…
Arts Dec 20 Songwriting duo Louis York on rediscovering passion for music Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony are a songwriting duo who have spent over a decade creating hits for blockbuster artists such as Mary J. Blige, Bruno Mars and Rihanna. But they yearned to be more than just hired talent for…
Politics Dec 19 After House impeaches Trump, battle turns to Senate trial A day after the House impeached President Trump, Sen. Mitch McConnell reassured Trump's allies and slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who says she may delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate -- a necessary step to begin a…