World Oct 16 Khashoggi incident represents pivotal moment for U.S.-Saudi relations Amid international uproar over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo flew to Riyadh to meet with Saudi leadership. Meanwhile, Turkish authorities point to evidence of Khashoggi's alleged murder. Foreign affairs correspondent Nick Schifrin speaks with…
Nation Oct 16 How restrictive voting requirements target minorities Weeks before the 2018 midterm elections, concerns remain about possible voter suppression tactics in various regions of the U.S. Why do voter roll purges, voter ID requirements and poll shutdowns disproportionately affect minority communities? Emory University professor Carol Anderson joins…
Arts Oct 16 Michael Beschloss chronicles American 'Presidents of War' When it came to involving the nascent republic in military conflict, one of the founding fathers’ biggest fears was that American presidents would be reckless and aggressive to suit their own agendas. Judy Woodruff sits down with presidential historian Michael…
Episode Oct 15 October 15, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump tours a Gulf Coast ravaged by Hurricane Michael. Judy Woodruff sits down with the CEO of CVS to discuss how the takeover of insurance giant Aetna changes the healthcare landscape. And the fall films…
Nation Oct 15 Trump tours Michael's devastation, questions climate science President Trump toured a Gulf Coast ravaged by Hurricane Michael. The death toll stands at 17, dozens are still missing and thousands are expected to be without power for another week or longer. The president promised federal help in rebuilding.
World Oct 15 Saudi government reportedly grappling with Khashoggi explanation to save face On Monday, media reports suggested that the Saudi government plans to admit that journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed during an interrogation gone wrong at the consulate in Istanbul. President Donald Trump meanwhile said that “rogue killers” might have been responsible.
World Oct 15 News Wrap: Syrian rebels evacuate demilitarized zone In our news wrap Monday, rebels pulled back from a demilitarized zone that was established in a deal that prevented a Syrian government offensive against Idlib province. Meanwhile, the country’s primary checkpoint with Jordan opened for the first time in…
Health Oct 15 What will CVS-Aetna mega-merger mean for consumer choice? It's the latest merger between two major healthcare players that could affect tens of millions of Americans. Last week, CVS and insurance giant Aetna finalized a nearly $70 billion merger. The deal could impact where people get their care, how…
Nation Oct 15 The fall of a retail icon: why Americans stopped shopping at Sears The once formidable retail giant Sears files for bankruptcy protection. The company, which also owns Kmart, will continue to operate as executives try to reverse a downward spiral exacerbated by e-commerce. John Yang examines the company’s storied legacy and tumultuous…
Politics Oct 15 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on President Trump's shifting campaign strategy Amy Walter and Tamara Keith join Judy Woodruff to weigh in on President Trump’s shifting campaign strategy, voter enthusiasm, Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test release and what may lie ahead in 2020.