Politics Nov 25 Why cultural and political divides in the U.S. seem to be getting worse By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori
Nation Nov 25 Watch 6:53 How broken faith in American institutions is creating a ‘rising sense of fury’ When journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Evan Osnos moved back to the U.S. in 2013 after working abroad for 10 years, he was struck by the anger and fear seeping into American political culture. He recently spoke with Judy Woodruff…
Politics Oct 20 Watch 6:40 Why Biden’s approval rating is sinking and how Americans view democracy, justice A new national poll paints a troubling picture of an American electorate worried about the future of democracy, sharply divided on issues of personal freedom and dissatisfied with President Joe Biden's leadership. Judy Woodruff walks through the results with Ann…
Arts Aug 23 Watch 4:43 How America’s writers are joining forces in hopes to bridge divides A group of prominent writers has come together in an innovative way during the pandemic to reckon with these divisive times. Its mission statement says, "The nation is injured. We hope to contribute to its healing." Jeffrey Brown has a… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Politics Jun 26 Watch 13:37 Public shaming of Trump officials sparks debate over protest and civility President Trump's policies, remarks and tweets have sparked new protests and roiling anger. After some high-profile public incidents targeting members of the Trump administration, it's also caused some to wonder how far is too far in political discourse. William Brangham…
Jan 30 Watch 5:47 What Congress wants from Trump’s State of the Union By PBS News Hour President Trump speaks to Congress and the nation on Tuesday in his first State of the Union address. White House officials say he will tout economic progress and call for bipartisan agreement on immigration. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 6:41 Trump immigration plan hits ‘sweet spot’ with opposition on both sides, says Sen. Perdue By PBS News Hour Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., says he thinks America will see an upbeat and optimistic President Trump when he addresses the nation in his first State of the Union address. Perdue joins Judy Woodruff to offer insight into the president’s agenda,… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch 7:39 What will 2018 bring for Republicans and Democrats? By PBS News Hour As 2017 comes to a close, and with it President Trump’s first year in office, John Yang sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre of MoveOn.org and Chris Buskirk of American Greatness to discuss the state of partisan politics and what’s in… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 10:01 The predicament of the Alabama Senate race for Republicans By PBS News Hour GOP lawmakers have called for Roy Moore to step aside from the Alabama Senate race amid allegations of sexual misconduct toward teens. How does that tension fit into a larger party rift? John Yang talks to Matt Schlapp of the… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 9:04 Debating Trump’s reaction to the New York attack By PBS News Hour President Trump’s response to a New York terror attack was starkly different from how he responded to a mass shooting in Las Vegas. John Yang sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre of MoveOn.org and Chris Buskirk of American Greatness to discuss… Continue watching