Politics Nov 03 New book ‘Weapons of Mass Delusion’ details Republicans’ embrace of conspiracy theories By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Arts Dec 17 Watch 7:40 Jerry Seinfeld on the science of laughter The one and only Jerry Seinfeld has had a big year with a Netflix special and a new book. Jeffrey Brown caught up with Seinfeld for our ongoing arts and cultural series, "Canvas."… By Anne Azzi Davenport, Jeffrey Brown
Arts Dec 01 Watch 3:48 Author Elizabeth Acevedo on writing a coming-of-age novel Our November pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, "Now Read This," is "The Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo. She spoke to Jeffrey Brown about finding her voice through poetry and why she wrote a novel in verse.
Nation Nov 24 Watch 6:49 Soccer star Megan Rapinoe on living in a world created by men Megan Rapinoe is best known for her successful soccer career, leading the U.S. women's national team to two World Cup championships and an Olympic gold medal. She's also known for her fierce advocacy for social justice. Judy Woodruff recently spoke…
Politics Oct 22 Watch 6:32 Author Larry Tye on parallels between Trump and Joseph McCarthy Former Senator Joseph McCarthy died more than 60 years ago, but a recently published book offers a new examination of the notorious Wisconsin crusader’s life and lasting political legacy. New York Times bestselling author Larry Tye joins Judy Woodruff to…
Oct 01 Watch 8:35 The remarkable political and diplomatic legacy of James Baker Former Secretary of State James Baker’s distinguished career and service to every Republican president from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush has elevated him to elder statesman status. Now, his life, career and legacy are examined in a new book,… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch 6:31 ‘American Wolf’ author Nate Blakeslee answers your questions By Jeffrey Brown Nate Blakeslee, author of our October pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer questions from readers, plus Jeff announces November’s book. Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 6:39 Jesmyn Ward answers your questions about ‘Sing, Unburied, Sing’ By Jeffrey Brown Award-winning writer Jesmyn Ward joins Jeffrey Brown to answer readers’ questions about her novel “Sing, Unburied, Sing,” the first selection in the Now Read This book club, plus we announce what we’ll be reading for next month. Continue watching
Dec 26 Q&A: Can teaching about religion reduce intolerance? By Vic Pasquantonio While the courts banned schools from preaching about religion decades ago, most school districts in the U.S. require students to learn about the world’s religions, a fact that most Americans don't know. Linda K. Wertheimer traveled across the country to… Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 6:26 How a boy from segregated South grew up to be Jimmy Carter’s chief of staff By PBS News Hour Continue watching