World Feb 08 2018 Olympic stars, newcomers and comebacks to watch for The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, come at a particularly tense moment in the region. But there's also a lot of excitement around the Games themselves. John Yang talks to Christine Brennan of USA Today about what and who…
Arts Feb 08 Novelist Robert Harris 'twists' history of Britain on the edge of WWII At the eve of World War II, Britain launches a mission to prevent war with Germany. That's the starting point for "Munich," a new novel by author Robert Harris, who has written both fiction and nonfiction about that period. Harris…
Arts Feb 08 How '2 Dope Queens' co-host Phoebe Robinson found her place in comedy Stand-up comedian Phoebe Robinson almost quit the business when she felt like she didn’t belong in the male-dominated comedy world. But finding her niche with the podcast “2 Dope Queens” helped her realize that being different isn’t a bad thing.
Episode Feb 07 PBS NewsHour full episode February 7, 2018 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Senate leaders reach a two-year budget deal, which will face political headwinds in the House. Also: The president's plan for a military parade, the fall of casino mogul Steve Wynn, a spike in crime is blamed…
Politics Feb 07 Senate budget faces House headwinds. Here's what we know about the mega-deal Senate leaders have made one of the biggest bipartisan budget proposals in recent history. Their proposal would increase spending by about $300 billion. But not everyone is cheering: the most conservative members are openly hostile to the deal, while Democratic…
Politics Feb 07 News Wrap: White House aide resigns amid domestic abuse allegations In our news wrap Wednesday, Rob Porter, the White House staff secretary, is resigning after his two ex-wives accused him of domestic abuse, including punching and choking. Also, reports of sexual assault doubled at West Point last year. Officials cite…
Politics Feb 07 Why some House Democrats and Republicans are saying no to the Senate budget deal A major Senate deal to fund the government for two years and avert a government shutdown has an uncertain future in the House. John Yang talks with Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., and Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., about their concerns, including…
Politics Feb 07 Trump orders American military be put on display, breaking with decades of precedent It was a show of French military might that left a lasting impression on President Trump. Inspired by a Bastille Day parade, Trump recently gave the Pentagon marching orders to organize one in Washington, and it has begun working on…
Nation Feb 07 The fall of Las Vegas titan Steve Wynn came after decades of allegations Steve Wynn, casino magnate and key player in Republican politics, helped turn Las Vegas into the multi-billion-dollar tourist mecca it is today, his name and image emblazoned on his resorts. But that's all come crashing down amid reports alleging years…
Arts Feb 07 In 'The Heart Is a Shifting Sea,' Indian couples navigate domestic squalls and rapid change “The Heart is a Shifting Sea” is a story of modern love told through the eyes of three Indian couples in Mumbai. The NewsHour’s Elizabeth Flock spent years following how these men and women navigate marriage and relationships at a…