Apr 25 Statement on the Health of Jim Lehrer By PBS News Hour On Wednesday, April 23, Jim Lehrer, anchor and executive editor of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on PBS, underwent a heart valve procedure at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. It was a complete success. Jim plans to be back… Continue reading
Nov 30 Joan Friedenberg, Founding Editor of Online NewsHour, Dies at 53 By PBS News Hour The NewsHour is saddened to report the death of Joan Friedenberg, the founding editor of the Online NewsHour. Ms. Friedenberg, 53, is survived by her son Isaac, better known as “Izzy”, and husband, Bloomberg political reporter Jonathan Salant. Over her… Continue reading
Aug 20 Award-winning NewsHour Producer Liz Callan Dies in Washington, D.C. at 57 By PBS News Hour The NewsHour is sad to announce the death of our dear friend and beloved colleague, Elizabeth Anne Callan of Washington, DC. Liz, 57, was an award-winning producer for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer for more the twenty years. She died… Continue reading
Aug 03 The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Partners with the NewsHour to Expand Digital News By PBS News Hour Partnership Will Enable PBS’ NewsHour to Reach Younger Audiences with Interactive Web Features, Online Forums and Expanded Educational Resources The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer announced today a three-year funding and technology partnership with the John S. and James L. Continue reading
May 21 NewsHour Executive Producer Linda Winslow responds to PBS ombudsman about May 8 segment on Iraq By PBS News Hour Last night the NewsHour attempted to help our viewers understand why the members of Congress are having so much difficulty arriving at a decision regarding the way forward in Iraq. We believe the intensity of the pressure being exerted on… Continue reading
Apr 19 Linda Winslow recognized by Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism By PBS News Hour NewsHour Executive Producer Linda Winslow recognized by Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism for excellence in journalism Linda Winslow, Executive Producer of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer will be recognized for excellence in journalism when The Columbia University… Continue reading
Jan 22 Judy Woodruff Joins PBS as Senior Correspondent for the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer By PBS News Hour Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff will join The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer as a senior correspondent effective February 5, it was announced today by Linda Winslow, executive producer of The NewsHour. Woodruff will lead in-studio discussions, report from the field and… Continue reading
Oct 05 The NewsHour stands by its program and its reputation in the face of accusations by FAIR By PBS News Hour FAIR study obfuscates question of balance and diversity by focusing on “sources” rather than program guests FAIR – Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, released a report of a study on Wednesday October 4, 2006 that claims the The NewsHour… Continue reading
Aug 28 PBS’ NewsHour Extra offers students the chance to question Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco By PBS News Hour Blanco will answer questions about the impact of Hurricane Katrina and progress toward rebuilding the gulf coast region As part of the Online NewsHour’s coverage of Hurricane Katrina one year later, Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco will be taking questions… Continue reading
Aug 24 PBS’ Online NewsHour teams with Global Kids to reveal students’ perspectives of the 9/11 attacks By PBS News Hour On Monday August 28, 2006, the Online NewsHour, the Web site of PBS’ the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, and Global Kids, a New York City-based educational organization that educates youth about international and public policy issues, will launch “Five Years After… Continue reading