May 21 Watch 8:58 Bill Maher on his new book reflecting on decades of comedy and commentary By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane Bill Maher is often a controversial figure in the world of politics and culture. He’s positioned himself as the ultimate truth-teller who takes equal pleasure in punching at the left and the right. Maher is taking stock of his decades… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 5:58 Emergency room doctor reflects on treating trauma and preventing violence in new book By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold A new book offers a firsthand look at the root causes and potential solutions to a critical issue plaguing communities across the country, violent crime. Dr. Rob Gore created a prevention program to keep young people from acts of violence. Continue watching
May 13 Watch 7:21 Doris Kearns Goodwin on her personal history and ‘An Unfinished Love Story’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet "An Unfinished Love Story" is the story of the love of two people for one another and their country. The new book is by an author well-known to NewsHour audiences, Doris Kearns Goodwin. She spoke with Jeffrey Brown for our… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 8:33 Madhur Jaffrey marks 50 years of trailblazing cookbook ‘An Invitation to Indian Cooking’ By Amna Nawaz, Alison Thoet This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you an icon of the community. Madhur Jaffrey first made Indian cuisine accessible to the West decades ago with her milestone cookbook, “An Invitation to Indian Cooking.” This year marks… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 8:35 ‘The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt’ looks at the women who shaped a future president By Jeffrey Brown, Alexa Gold, Mekhi Hill A new book offers a new way to understand one of America's most important presidents. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Edward O'Keefe to discuss, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President." It's for our arts… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 6:47 Brittney Griner describes release from Russia and readjusting to life at home By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport Monday, we spoke with basketball star Brittney Griner about what it was like being detained by Russian authorities for ten months. In the second part of our interview, Amna Nawaz talks with Griner about her release from Russian custody, readjusting… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 6:51 Patrick Kennedy’s new book tells personal stories of mental health in America By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, advocating for mental health care is part of his family’s legacy. His uncle, President John F. Kennedy, signed the bill that established the nation’s community-based mental health care system. Ali Rogin sat down with… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 8:31 New book explores how ordinary Americans can be the heroes of democracy By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Eddie Glaude Jr. has a call to action for everyday Americans to reclaim their political destinies from the heroes of our past and present. He argues it's needed to secure a just and democratic future for America and makes the… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 6:25 ‘H Is for Hope’ explores history of climate change and why there’s hope for the future By William Brangham, Winston Wilde Data shows that global levels of the three main heat-trapping greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — all reached record highs in 2023 for the second year in the row, and experts say there’s no end in… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 6:45 ‘The Rulebreaker’ reveals how Barbara Walters’ professional success came at personal cost By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Barbara Walters became an icon of the industry, rising through the ranks to become one of the country’s first and most successful female television journalists. But her enormous professional success often came at great personal cost. It’s the focus of… Continue watching