Nation Oct 15 Why we need to stop sharing American Dream success stories Why would author Casey Gerald want people to stop highlighting success stories like his own? Gerald says he grew up on “the wrong side of the tracks” and went on to Harvard Business school. But he says celebrations of the…
Episode Oct 14 October 14, 2018 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, October 14, Democrats eye two tight House races in New Jersey to help flip the House in their favor, and the fashion industry takes steps to design accessible and stylish clothing for people with disabilities.
Episode Oct 13 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Oct. 13, 2018 On this edition for Saturday, October 13, the death toll rises and hundreds still unaccounted for after Hurricane Michael, and how a New Jersey lab is growing a leather substitute. Also, Florida may restore voting rights to 1 million felony…
Nation Oct 13 Hundreds still unaccounted for after Hurricane Michael ravages Florida Hurricane Michael, the most powerful hurricane ever to hit the Florida Panhandle, killed at least 18 people and trapped others, with hundreds still unaccounted for. As first responders search for survivors, residents are also feeling the economic effects of the…
Nation Oct 12 News Wrap: Turkey releases Pastor Andrew Brunson In our news wrap Tuesday, Andrew Brunson, an American pastor held on house arrest for the past two years, has been freed. Brunson was convicted of terror-related charges. Also, Turkish officials told the United States that they have video and…
Episode Oct 12 October 12, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, on the ground on the Florida Panhandle as the scope of Hurricane Michael's destructive comes into focus. Also: One-on-one with Al Gore to discuss the urgent new climate change report, Turkey releases an American pastor, Pope…
Nation Oct 12 Florida resident surveys 'total devastation' from Hurricane Michael The death toll from Hurricane Michael reached at least 13 people and is expected to climb. Many of those who did survive don’t have water or power. Grocery stores and gas stations in the hardest hit areas remain closed. Judy…
Nation Oct 12 Will Turkey's release of Pastor Andrew Brunson improve relations with the U.S.? On Friday, Pastor Andrew Brunson was freed from Turkish custody as the case of Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance and possible murder continues to unfold. While Brunson’s release is a sign that U.S.-Saudi relations could improve, the two countries continue to disagree…
Nation Oct 12 Church abuse survivor on friend Wuerl's resignation: 'sad' but 'necessary' Pope Francis accepted Cardinal Donald Wuerl’s resignation with a controversial letter defending him. Wuerl was under pressure to step down after a Pennsylvania grand jury report implicated him in covering up sexual abuse. John Yang speaks to John Carr of…
Nation Oct 12 Shields and Brooks on President Trump's 'angry mob' rhetoric Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Donald Trump’s efforts to energize Republicans ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, accusations of voter suppression in Georgia, and…