Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/december-31-2021-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Friday on the News Hour... Friday on the NewsHour, new COVID cases soar, breaking pandemic records across the U.S. Then, fueled by hurricane-force winds, a Colorado blaze leaves thousands homeless and could be the most destructive in the state's history. Also, a look at the life of iconic actress and beloved comedian Betty White. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart reflect on the year in politics and American democracy. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode News Wrap: World rings in second pandemic New Year 4 min What we know about the 'devastating' Colorado fires 4 min Many Afghan refugees, including unaccompanied minors, remain in legal limbo in the U.S. 6 min Brooks and Capehart on how American democracy fared in 2021, and their hopes for 2022 12 min You can thank Mozart for the taste of this wine 5 min Betty White's career spanned six decades. Here are its best moments 5 min These quilts weave together America's rich, complicated history 6 min Is it safe to gather for New Year's Eve? Here's what one doctor recommends 6 min Photojournalists share the stories behind images that defined 2021 5 min