World May 31 Can U.S. and North Korea bridge fundamental disagreements? America's top diplomat and North Korea's top envoy began Thursday with a historic handshake. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said their talks were positive but sometimes difficult and that their teams made quick headway in setting the right conditions for…
Politics May 31 Trump tariffs are lose-lose for U.S. and EU, ambassador says Relations between the U.S. and Europe took another hit Thursday when Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the Trump administration would impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum. European Union Ambassador to the U.S. David O'Sullivan joins John Yang to discuss…
Arts May 31 'Educated' author Tara Westover answers your questions Tara Westover, author of our May pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer questions from readers, plus Jeff announces June’s book.
Poetry May 31 How a poet purges all of the men who didn't keep promises New York-based poet Whitney Greenaway shares her Brief but Spectacular take on letting go.
Episode May 30 PBS NewsHour full episode May 30, 2018 Wednesday on the NewsHour, we fact-check some of President Trump's most contentious statements from his Nashville rally. Also: Two innocent brothers and the consequence of a plea bargain, creating a new generation of innovators and renewing a campaign first organized…
World May 30 News Wrap: North Korean diplomat arrives in U.S. In our news wrap Wednesday, North Korea's top diplomat arrived in New York for talks on reviving summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. He plans to meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.. Also, a top Republican said…
Politics May 30 How businessman Trump turned exaggeration into his brand President Trump has been called out before for not sticking to the facts. Gwenda Blair, author of "The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a President," joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his lifelong predilection for “truthful hyperbole.”…
Politics May 30 Poor People's Campaign asks America to face the injustices keeping millions in poverty Shortly before his death, Martin Luther King Jr. called for an economic revolution with protections for the poorest Americans. Half a century later, a group of religious and moral leaders are planning a revival of the Poor People's Campaign, with…
Science May 30 In this flood-prone community, youth learn climate change resilience In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a Virginia environmental conservation organization is teaching local school children strategies to live with rising waters. From the NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs, Ariyail Banks and a team from Grandby High School report.
Episode May 29 PBS NewsHour full episode May 29, 2018 Tuesday on the NewsHour, more than 4,600 people -- far more than the official toll -- are believed to have died in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria. Also: Starbucks mandates anti-bias training, ABC abruptly cancels "Roseanne," an…