Nation Dec 24 How Trump's stance on energy-efficient appliances is connected to nostalgia For years, Washington has seen a bipartisan push to change laws, regulations and incentives to make household appliances and goods more energy efficient. In a warming world, many scientists and advocates say even tougher standards should be set. But President…
Arts Dec 24 Pop culture 'game-changers' from the past decade With the approaching end of 2019, we take a look back at important moments and major developments from the past decade. Arts and entertainment changed dramatically during this period, transformed in their creation, distribution and consumption. Jeffrey Brown talks to…
Nation Dec 24 U.S. troops around the world sing 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' At the request of the NewsHour, the Defense Department produced a music video of service personnel around the world singing a seasonal favorite. It’s an annual holiday tradition, and this year’s song is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”…
Episode Dec 23 December 23, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, a Saudi Arabian court sentences five people to death for their involvement in journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Plus: Boeing fires its CEO after a year of upheaval, why so many children are losing access to public…
World Dec 23 News Wrap: McConnell, Schumer argue over Senate impeachment trial In our news wrap Monday, Congress and President Trump have left Washington for the holidays, but the fight over a Senate impeachment trial goes on. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are arguing over witnesses and…
World Dec 23 Saudi investigation into Khashoggi killing leaves 'full truth' unknown, says UN official A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced five people to death for their involvement in the killing of columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The proceedings lasted nearly a year and were shrouded in secrecy, with only a select group of diplomats in attendance…
Nation Dec 23 How FAA chief's 'dressing down' of Boeing CEO finally pushed him out This year has been tough for Boeing. Last week, the aviation giant announced that due to ongoing safety issues, it was pausing production of the 737 Max, its fastest-selling plane ever. On Monday, the company’s board of directors fired CEO…
Politics Dec 23 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Senate trial standoff, Iowa 2020 polls NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the state of the 2020 presidential race as the Iowa caucuses approach, an impasse over a Senate trial for…
Nation Dec 23 What data your smartphone is transmitting -- and to whom Our relationship with technology is more integrated into our daily lives than ever. In 2010, just over a third of American adults owned a smartphone; now the figure is more than 80 percent. But our comfort with technology -- and…
Episode Dec 22 December 22, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode President Trump on Saturday spoke to a group of young conservatives, calling them “fearless young leaders.” And while there are young people engaged and active in politics, a recent Harris poll commissioned by UNICEF USA of 8- to 17-year-olds found…