Nation Nov 12 Why lawsuit against Remington could have a ripple effect for gun industry On Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied an attempt by Remington Arms to block a lawsuit filed by families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, who argue the maker of the AR-15-style rifle should be held liable for…
Nation Nov 07 Could selling PG&E to its customers help solve California’s power problems? During California’s recent wildfires, the intentional blackouts PG&E implemented to reduce danger frustrated residents. The utility’s poorly maintained infrastructure is blamed for at least five previous fires. Now, the mayors of over a dozen California cities are suggesting PG&E should…
Science Nov 07 A father took an at-home DNA test. His son was then falsely accused of murder Genetic genealogy, the technique millions of people are using to learn about their family history, has now become a potent tool with which law enforcement can solve crimes. But the method has major privacy implications that are prompting some critics…
Science Nov 06 How at-home DNA tests helped solve this 30-year-old murder In 2019, American law enforcement agencies have identified over 70 suspects using a new technique called genetic genealogy, which California detectives leveraged in 2018 to identify the Golden State Killer. In the first of a two-part series, William Brangham shares…
Politics Nov 04 Why pro-Trump Kentucky is facing such a competitive governor’s race The Kentucky governor’s race is one of three gubernatorial contests that will serve as key tests of Republican strength ahead of the 2020 presidential election. President Trump is campaigning there Monday for the incumbent, Matt Bevin, who’s facing a very…
Arts Nov 01 George Takei on why the original ‘Star Trek’ never featured a gay character The 1960s TV show pushed some social boundaries, but it never included any LGBTQ characters on the starship "Enterprise." Actor George Takei tells us what happened when he asked the creator about the omission.
Arts Oct 30 A conversation with ‘We the Corporations’ author Adam Winkler Adam Winkler, author of our October pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins William Brangham to discuss “We the Corporations,” and William announces the November book selection.
Nation Oct 25 California fire crews race against the clock to contain multiple blazes Wildfires are burning out of control across Northern and Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes, blocking roads and closing schools. The state’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric, admits its electrical equipment could have sparked the…
Nation Oct 18 How these 2 astronauts took a giant leap for womankind NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch conducted the first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday. The occasion represented a momentous milestone for the space program, which long disregarded women. Meir and Koch held a news conference…
Nation Oct 16 Nats’ path to World Series is something to cheer for in divided D.C. For the first time since 1933, Washington, D.C., finally has a baseball team going to the World Series. William Brangham reports on the Nationals' unlikely run to the fall classic, and what hometown pride means for the nation's capital at…