Apr 07 Shearer’s ‘Silent Echo Chamber’ Embraces TV’s Awkward Silences Awkwardness is the essence of "The Silent Echo Chamber," a multi-screen video installation on display at the New Orleans Contemporary Art Center. The work is part of an ongoing project called "Nontalking Heads" by "Harry Shearer. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch News Wrap: Obama Administration May Cancel Karzai Visit In other news Wednesday, the White House said it may rescind an invitation to the Afghan president due to strained relations and questions over his commitment to fighting terrorism. Also, the Thai government declared a state of emergency after protesters… Continue watching
Apr 06 On Tuesday’s NewsHour… MINE DISASTER RESCUE IN WEST VIRGINIA | Gwen Ifill reports as authorities try to locate four missing miners, after a deadly underground explosion killed 25 people in West Virginia. Then, Jim Lehrer talks to NPR reporter Frank Langfitt and… Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. Nuclear Policy Limits Use and Threat of Weapons By Larisa Epatko The Obama administration released Tuesday a new set of guidelines for nuclear weapons, including not threatening their use against signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in an effort to encourage other countries' adherence to the treaty. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch White House Pledges Cuts to Nuclear Stockpile The Obama administration has rolled out a new roadmap for limiting American nuclear arsenals and promoting the goal of a nuclear-free world. Jeffrey Brown gets two points of view on arms control from nuclear experts. Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch News Wrap: Afghan Troops Launch New Offensive In other news Tuesday, a new military offensive by troops in Afghanistan has killed 27 Taliban insurgents, but NATO and Afghan officials are investigating a NATO airstrike that killed four civilians. Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch Iraq’s Uptick in Violence Renews Stability Concerns Gwen Ifill gets an update from a New York Times reporter about what the deadly wave of bombings in Baghdad could mean for stability in Iraq. Continue watching
Apr 05 On Monday’s NewsHour… TALIBAN CLAIMS PAKISTAN BOMBINGS | A spate of bombings by the Taliban rocked northwest Pakistan, including a deadly assault on the U.S. consulate in Peshawar. Gwen Ifill talks to reporter Saima Mohsin in Karachi. VATICAN ABUSE SCANDAL | As… Continue reading
Apr 05 Weekly Poem: ‘Nonessential Equipment’ By Jason Breslow Jehanne Dubrow is the author of three poetry collections: "The Hardship Post," "From the Fever-World" and most recently "Stateside," which is an exploration of the long history of military wives waiting for their husbands to return from war. Continue reading