Nov 28 Watch 10:15 How Fidel Castro’s death marks a new era for Cuba By PBS News Hour A 21-gun salute launched Cuba’s week of mourning for Fidel Castro, who passed away Friday night at 90. But in Miami, it was a day of celebration for the many who see the former leader’s death as the conclusion of… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 5:08 Michael Chabon blends fact and fiction to create ‘a truth’ By PBS News Hour In his new book, “Moonglow: A Novel,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon blurs the line between truth and fiction, placing historical figures and true stories in a world of fantasy. He delves into a tale about war, family and technology… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 7:32 DACA ‘dreamers’ fear nightmare immigration policy By PBS News Hour The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, created in an executive order by President Obama, permits undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children to work and study here on a temporary basis. Now, many are worried that President-elect… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch The life and legacy of unlikely music icon Leonard Cohen By PBS News Hour Poet, novelist and musical cult figure Leonard Cohen passed away on Thursday at age 82. Not a great singer, Cohen was a reluctant performer and an unlikely musical star. But the eloquence and simplicity of his lyrics and melodies earned… Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch 1:55 Will Trump take the battleground state of Iowa? By PBS News Hour During the last two decades, Iowa has largely voted for Democratic presidential candidates. But this year Republican Donald Trump is expected to take the state. The NewsHour’s Jeffrey Brown, who is covering the Trump campaign, joins Alison Stewart from Sioux… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 6:48 In 1980s Miami, the triple crisis of growing up black, gay and poor By PBS News Hour Based on a true story, the new movie “Moonlight” follows Chiron, a boy growing up black, gay and poor in 1980s Miami. The film documents Chiron’s identity struggle in three acts, featuring a different actor for each. It’s a landscape… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 8:20 ‘Prairie Home’ gets a new companion By PBS News Hour "A Prairie Home Companion" has always been synonymous with one man: Garrison Keillor. Since his departure, the live variety radio program transitioned to a new host. But 35-year-old Chris Thile isn't actually new -- he's been performing on the show… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 6:58 The candidates’ flaws are a laughing matter for Seth Meyers By PBS News Hour From the "birther" controversy to beauty queens, this year’s presidential election has granted endless fodder for late-night comedians. How do Seth Meyers and his fellow talk-show hosts strike a balance between political analysis and humor? Meyers joins Jeffrey Brown to… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 6:40 Deadly Saudi airstrike in Yemen alters conflict’s outlook By PBS News Hour Fighting in Yemen struck a new chord over the weekend, when a Saudi Arabian airstrike on a funeral gathering killed more than 140 people. Saudi forces have been bombing the country for months, with logistical help from the U.S. in… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch: Jeffrey Brown interviews authors at the National Book Festival By artsdesk Watch interviews with Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates and more than a dozen other authors at the National Book Festival. Continue reading