Nation Apr 23 How Springfield and its Haitian immigrants are still dealing with election’s spotlight During the campaign, Springfield, Ohio, became a flashpoint in the national conversation when Donald Trump and JD Vance amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants were abducting and eating pets. Months later, Springfield is reckoning with its turn in the spotlight…
Nation Apr 09 Michael Lewis highlights crucial work of public servants in ‘Who is Government?’ The role of the federal government has been at the center of a national debate over the last few months. But who really is our government and what is it made of? Judy Woodruff set out for answers in her…
Nation Mar 12 How San Bernardino is fighting for a comeback after decades of decline Political scientist Robert Putnam told Judy Woodruff that strengthening the country’s democracy would begin with grassroots efforts by people stepping up in their own communities. Those efforts will be her focus this year and she begins by visiting a down,…
Arts Feb 21 Green Book exhibit showcases history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in the U.S. The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the subject of an exhibit…
Nation Feb 17 How the start of Trump’s second term looks like some autocracies President Trump’s social media post over the weekend that implied he is above the law triggered alarm bells from experts who were already concerned about the legal and constitutional boundaries tested during his first few weeks in office. Kim Lane…
Nation Dec 30 U.S. sees sharp decline in murders and other crimes in 2024 The number of murders in the U.S. is declining at a rapid pace. While crime was a central focus of the election, with President-elect Trump alleging it was out of control in many cities, other crimes also saw declines. William…
Politics Dec 11 Can the nation unite after the divisive election? Political analysts share insights For the past two years, Judy Woodruff has been exploring the deep divisions we see playing out every day in the country. As we wrap up the year, she recently sat down with a panel of noted thinkers to talk…
Nation Nov 08 Americans voters explain their election choices and discuss views on the future In this deeply polarized country, there have been many competing emotions in response to Donald Trump’s reelection. To better understand how many in the country feel, Judy Woodruff checked in with some of the people she’s met during her ongoing…
Nation Oct 30 How a college degree is one of the best predictors of which candidate voters support American politics are divided in many ways, including based on their education background. To explore this so-called diploma divide, Judy Woodruff visited two neighboring, but very different, counties in Michigan where both candidates have repeatedly made their case as this…
Nation Aug 28 How groups in Chicago are countering the narrative their city is a hotbed of violence Chicago has one of the highest rates of gun deaths of any major city in the country and some on the front lines say that’s rooted in a history of racism, violence and inequality dating back generations. Judy Woodruff reports…