• Charles Peters' legacy as 'the godfather of neoliberalism'

    Charles Peters' legacy as 'the godfather of neoliberalism'

    Nov 24, 2023 11:15 PM EDT

    ... profits. And when they read about a plant closing, well, that might increase profit, you know? And we have got to watch those wages, because wages take away from profit. Nick Schifrin: Charles Peters was also the author of five books on politics and history. He was 96 years old.

  • Israel prepares to pause fighting for hostage and prisoner exchange with Hamas

    Israel prepares to pause fighting for hostage and prisoner exchange with Hamas

    Nov 23, 2023 11:55 PM EDT

    ... But to talk about a political process once again that is open-ended means that we have not learned any lesson from what has happened. Nick Schifrin: Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a series of no's, things that it did not want Israel to do after the war ...

  • News Wrap: Train derails and spills molten sulfur in eastern Kentucky town

    News Wrap: Train derails and spills molten sulfur in eastern Kentucky town

    Nov 23, 2023 11:50 PM EDT

    ... denied he sexually assaulted a woman in 1993 when he worked for the police department and raids in Germany targeted members and supporters of Hamas. ... Nick Schifrin: In the day's other headlines, the fire is out in a small Eastern Kentucky town, and, today, residents are returning home after ...

  • Organized labor still faces challenges after series of major union wins

    Organized labor still faces challenges after series of major union wins

    Nov 23, 2023 11:45 PM EDT

    ... John Yang spoke with Lauren Kaori Gurley of The Washington Post to get some analysis on what this means for workers and the challenges ahead. ... Nick Schifrin: This has been the season of organized labor's discontent, but also big labor gains from Hollywood to the United Auto Workers. And ...

  • Southeast Asia flooded with imported plastic waste meant for recycling

    Southeast Asia flooded with imported plastic waste meant for recycling

    Nov 23, 2023 11:40 PM EDT

    ... Still, in 2021, the U.S. exported some 1.2 billion pounds of scrap plastic. For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Fred de Sam Lazaro in Bangkok, Thailand. Nick Schifrin: Fred's reporting is a partnership with the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

  • Youngest NCAA Division I coach leads Tar Heels to field hockey national championship

    Youngest NCAA Division I coach leads Tar Heels to field hockey national championship

    Nov 23, 2023 11:35 PM EDT

    The youngest coach in NCAA Division I sports this year just took home a national championship. Amna Nawaz spoke with 23-year-old Erin Matson, the rookie head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels field hockey team, about the victory that gained national attention. ... Nick Schifrin: The youngest coach ...

  • 'The World in a Wineglass' explores state of wine production and future of industry

    'The World in a Wineglass' explores state of wine production and future of industry

    Nov 23, 2023 11:30 PM EDT

    ... the globe. Geoff Bennett spoke with one wine expert about the state of wine production and gets some recommendations on which bottle to try next. ... Nick Schifrin: The wine you might be pairing your turkey with shouldn't be taken for granted, because climate change is threatening wine production across ...

  • How volunteer drone operators found thousands of lost dogs in Britain

    How volunteer drone operators found thousands of lost dogs in Britain

    Nov 23, 2023 11:25 PM EDT

    ... Eryl Holt: Yes, hopefully never again Malcolm Brabant: But as Xena luxuriates in home comforts, spare a thought for those lost forever.For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Malcolm Brabant in Southern England. Nick Schifrin: May every lost dog find his or her way back to the Thanksgiving table tonight.

  • Fighting between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza ahead of pause for release of hostages

    Fighting between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza ahead of pause for release of hostages

    Nov 22, 2023 11:55 PM EDT

    For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Nick Schifrin. Geoff Bennett: The Biden White House played a key role in negotiating the hostage deal. I spoke with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby a short time ago. Admiral John Kirby, welcome back to the "NewsHour." John Kirby, NSC Coordinator For Strategic ...

  • Israeli forces battle Hamas in Gaza refugee camp as deal to free hostages appears close

    Israeli forces battle Hamas in Gaza refugee camp as deal to free hostages appears close

    Nov 21, 2023 11:55 PM EDT

    ... actually called that -- quote -- "nonsense." Instead, he said: "We will continue the war until we achieve all of our war aims after the hostages are released." Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin reporting on the latest on this imminent, hopefully, hostage deal. Nick Schifrin: Hopefully.Nick, thank you. Amna Nawaz: Thanks, Amna.