May 27 Watch 6:47 New book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X’ examines his lasting impact on civil rights By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold It’s been 100 years since Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and 60 years since he was assassinated. His expansive legacy is the focus of a new book written by journalist Mark Whitaker. He sat down with Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 9:19 ‘Putin’s Sledgehammer’ reveals how the Wagner Group became so powerful it threatened him By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi A new book delves deep into the rise and fall of the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group and its close ties to Vladimir Putin. Nick Schifrin sat down with Candace Rondeaux, author of "Putin's Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 7:42 Basketball legend Dawn Staley reflects on successes and challenges in ‘Uncommon Favor’ By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Dawn Staley is a woman of many titles: five-time WNBA all-star, Olympic gold medalist, head coach and now an author. In her first book, Staley reflects on the lessons that made her who she is today. Amna Nawaz spoke with… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 9:54 Tapper and Thompson discuss book claiming Biden’s inner circle hid signs of decline By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby The presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump altered the state of the race, upended the Democratic presidential ticket and changed the course of political history. It also revealed a version of Biden that Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 6:25 Barry Diller shares personal story and chronicles remarkable career in ‘Who Knew’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Barry Diller has been a towering force in American entertainment and business for more than half a century. He helped reshape television at ABC, led Paramount during a golden era of filmmaking and launched the Fox network. Today, his digital… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 7:22 Jonathan Capehart chronicles his journey toward self-discovery in ‘Yet Here I Am’ By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz On Friday nights, you see Jonathan Capehart alongside David Brooks discussing the big political stories of the week. But it was a long journey that led him to the News Hour. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new memoir,… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 6:54 In ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness By Jeffrey Brown, Kayan Tara He’s a writer who mines his own history to look deeply at broader currents of working-class American life. In his new novel, Ocean Vuong crafts a narrative that weaves together themes of grief, healing and resilience. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 7:19 Retired Gen. McChrystal on current Pentagon leadership and his new book ‘On Character’ By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn General Stanley McChrystal was the top commander of American and international forces in Afghanistan in 2009 when his career was cut short. McChrystal resigned after an article in Rolling Stone quoted him and his aides making candid yet disparaging remarks… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 6:45 New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 5:32 New book ‘Four Mothers’ explores the first year of parenthood around the world By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood… Continue watching