Politics Aug 19 WATCH: DNC delegates on what they see in a Harris-Walz ticket A shift in energy. An alternative. A "shot in the arm that we really needed." Here's how delegates who spoke with PBS News at the Democratic National Convention described the new party ticket.
Politics Jul 18 WATCH: Where Republican delegates stand on abortion After years of calling for federal restrictions on abortion, Republicans adopted a party platform this week at their national convention that reflects a shift toward former President Donald Trump’s latest stance on the issue: states should decide.
Politics Jul 18 Meet the man who is pumping air back into the RNC balloon drop Treb Heining, the self-described “balloon guy,” has orchestrated the celebratory balloon drop at every GOP convention since 1988.
Politics Jul 17 WATCH: Where RNC delegates stand on immigration Immigration is among the top issues for voters this election; it was the No. 2 issue for Republicans in a June poll from PBS News/NPR/Marist, second to inflation.
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: How RNC delegates are reacting to JD Vance In less than a decade, JD Vance has had a meteoric rise from bestselling author to elected official to possible vice president.
Politics Jul 15 WATCH: 2024 RNC delegates react to Trump shooting Delegates who spoke with PBS News at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee said the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump has changed the mood.
Nation Jun 07 The words of wisdom offered to the class of 2024 by commencement speakers Despite heightened tensions on many university campuses this year, it is still graduation season, and that means politicians, actors and members of the NewsHour family have been doling sage advice and encouragement to graduates around the country. Here are some…
Nation Apr 23 Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation Colleges in several parts of the country are struggling with where to draw the line between allowing protests and free speech and preventing antisemitism and intimidation. Columbia University's administration faces criticism for how it's handled protests and concerns about the…
Health Jan 30 What reducing alcohol can do for your health Reducing alcohol by any amount affects your body in a number of ways. One expert shares advice for how to continue the benefits all year.
Arts Dec 20 TubaChristmas concert celebrates booming instrument’s role the season’s favorite songs A special concert is celebrating the holiday season and the tuba. NewsHour's Tim McPhillips reports on the role of this versatile booming brass instrument in the music we all love.