Aug 01 Watch 7:18 New book examines how autocracies are getting stronger and trying to end democracy By William Brangham, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold The historic prisoner release from Russia was thanks to the diplomatic work of a group of democracies to free over a dozen people from the autocratic regime of Vladimir Putin. Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," examines how autocracies are… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 6:47 Former Hong Kong bookstore begins new chapter in upstate New York By Christopher Booker, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mary Fecteau From 2021 to 2022, Hong Kong experienced its biggest population drop since record-keeping began more than 60 years ago. Tens of thousands left because of strict COVID-19 policies and a crackdown on civil liberties by Beijing. Special correspondent Christopher Booker… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 7:22 Whitmer says 'Biden has delivered for people' and supports his decision to stay in race By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer burst onto the national scene in 2020, delivering the Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union. Today, she is mentioned as someone who could occupy the White House. Amna Nawaz spoke with Whitner about the… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 8:30 History of reality TV and impact on society chronicled in new book 'Cue the Sun!' By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre Reality TV dominates television today. It’s estimated that almost 80 percent of adult viewers watch reality TV shows. But how did we get here? Amna Nawaz spoke with Emily Nussbaum, author of the new book, “Cue the Sun!” that traces… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch 8:05 Our critics pick their favorite new books for your summer reading list By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson Whether you’re on vacation at the beach or find yourself with a little more time for reading, summer is always a good time to pick up a new book. Jeffrey Brown has recommendations from two News Hour regulars for our… Continue watching
Jun 20 Need a summer read? Here are 17 books from our experts By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson If you’re lucky enough to have a quiet place to retreat from the heat this summer, we’ve got a symphony of suggestions for novels and nonfiction to keep you entertained. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 7:55 Fauci on his fraught relationship with Trump and the attacks he has faced By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas In the first part of our conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, he discussed his experience leading the country through the two public health crises of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. In the second half of the interview, Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 9:42 'I had that DNA of caring for people': Fauci discusses new book and life in public health By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Dr. Anthony Fauci is arguably the world’s most famous doctor and best known for guiding the country through the pandemic. But he has also faced right-wing criticism for assessments and recommendations throughout that period and his clashes with former President… Continue watching
Jun 11 The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, one of the oldest surviving books, just sold for $3.9 million. Here's what to know By Ian N. Mills, The Conversation This mid-fourth century book from Egypt is an important piece of early Christian history. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 6:41 'When the Sea Came Alive' provides oral history of invasion from D-Day veterans By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold For most, the D-Day invasion of Normandy is an event in history. But a new book transports us back 80 years, hearing directly from those who helped liberate occupied Europe from Hitler’s Nazi forces. Amna Nawaz spoke with author Garrett… Continue watching