Nation Oct 01 What we know about Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike Tennessee officials failed to carry out the lethal injection of death row inmate Christa Pike on Wednesday. Her attorneys say she is alive and in critical condition after being given two separate doses of pentobarbital meant to kill her. Pike…
Science Sep 24 In a warming climate, should air conditioning be a right? Fall temperatures are finally cooling off much of the United States, but this past summer was yet another reminder that the climate is changing. Stephanie Sy reports on how some cities are considering whether residents should have a right to…
Arts Sep 15 What makes Christian McBride the hardest-working man in jazz As a bass extraordinaire, bandleader, composer and educator, Christian McBride has been called one of the hardest-working men in jazz. He’s as comfortable performing with jazz icons as he is with artists like Sting and Billie Eilish. Senior arts correspondent…
Arts Sep 14 Comedian Jenny Yang takes act to stages inside immigrant grocery stores As the challenges facing immigrant communities continue to make headlines, comedian and writer Jenny Yang is taking a different approach in her nationwide stand-up tour to raise awareness of those difficulties. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown caught up with her…
Arts Sep 09 Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel' For decades, Roy Cohn operated at the center of American power, from his work with Sen. Joseph McCarthy to his role as a lawyer, political fixer and mentor to a young Donald Trump. Biographer Kai Bird traces Cohn’s life and…
Nation Aug 03 Contentious Michigan Senate primary divides Democrats over direction of party In Michigan, Democrats will make a decision about the shape of their party. The contentious Senate primary is a match between different wings and candidates with very different styles. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Michigan and reports on the contest between…
Arts Jul 03 WATCH: Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song | A PBS News Special In a special half-hour broadcast, PBS News' Geoff Bennett sits down with Bruce Springsteen for a rare and deeply personal conversation marking the recent opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.
Arts Jun 18 Andrew Lloyd Webber on the creative process behind his acclaimed musicals One of the biggest hits on Broadway right now is a reimagined version of “Cats,” the legendary musical about a tribe of felines. “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” has received acclaim and won three Tony Awards. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown…
Arts Jun 12 Bruce Springsteen on 'critical patriotism' and the power of protest music The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University features exhibits dedicated to one of New Jersey’s most famous sons while also exploring the broader story of American music. Geoff Bennett met with "The Boss" to discuss the center,…
Nation May 25 Ohio volunteers locate and honor graves of Revolutionary War veterans Memorial Day was first established in the aftermath of the Civil War, but has become a day to mark all those who died serving in the military. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Judy Woodruff reports on a local…