Politics Mar 01 Shields and Brooks on Cohen testimony, North Korea summit Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week in politics, including reverberations from Michael Cohen’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee and conclusions from the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi.
Arts Mar 01 'Leaving Neverland' tells disturbing stories of child sex abuse A new documentary is reigniting questions about pop icon Michael Jackson. Airing on HBO, “Leaving Neverland” profiles two men who say Jackson sexually abused them as children. One of them, Wade Robson, testified in Jackson's defense during a trial that…
Episode Feb 28 February 28, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, a high-stakes summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ends abruptly, with no agreement reached on the meeting’s objectives. Plus, where U.S.-North Korea relations go after Hanoi, what Cohen says about how…
World Feb 28 News Wrap: Pakistan plans to release Indian pilot, with a warning In our news wrap Thursday, Pakistan's prime minister, Imran Khan, said he will release a captured Indian pilot as a “peace gesture” but warned India against escalating the situation. Tensions over the disputed territory of Kashmir have reignited recently. Also,…
World Feb 28 How 'overreach' by Trump and Kim set summit up for failure Talks fell apart between President Trump and Kim Jong Un at their second summit this week in Hanoi. Although Trump characterized the meeting’s tone as “very friendly” despite an early end, it nonetheless failed to achieve any of the administration’s…
Politics Feb 28 The 'stunning' details Cohen offered about Trump's business During a public hearing before the House Oversight Committee, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen discussed the president’s personal, political and financial affairs. William Brangham talks to The Washington Post’s David Fahrenthold and Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the podcast "Trump, Inc.,"…
Politics Feb 28 Unprecedented Netanyahu indictment roils Israeli election Israel’s attorney general has recommended indictment for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations of corruption. But Netanyahu is denying the accusations and characterizing the move as a political tactic timed to diminish his prospects in an upcoming election, which could…
Politics Feb 28 How the House passed the first major gun bill in a generation The House has passed its first major gun control legislation in decades, as the Democratic majority sends two bills related to background checks for gun buyers on to the Senate. A Republican majority there is unlikely to approve either measure,…
Politics Feb 28 Why these House Democrats think Medicare for All is the best path for U.S. health care In the U.S., health care costs continue to rise, insurance is more difficult to obtain and millions lack access to care entirely. As a result, some House Democrats want to implement a single-payer, universal coverage system in which all costs…
Arts Feb 28 Remembering versatile musician Andre Previn Andre Previn was a composer, conductor and performer who played jazz with greats Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Carter. He also earned Academy Awards for his musical contributions to films such as “Gigi” and “My Fair Lady.” Married five times, including…