Mar 20 Special podcast: Understanding the coronavirus What are the origins of novel coronavirus and what comes next? Peter Daszak, a zoologist who studies outbreaks, and PBS NewsHour health and data producer Laura Santhanam join PBS NewsHour correspondent Lisa Desjardins for a closer look. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:40 This podcast aims to air the unknowns about Trump's business around the world By PBS News Hour The fact that President Trump also owns a vast business empire is a first for the U.S. A new investigative effort called "Trump Inc." explores his dual roles as commander in chief and chief executive. William Brangham talks with Andrea… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 8:32 Prison-produced podcast 'Ear Hustle' lets you listen to real stories of incarcerated life By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz, Jaywon Choe Prisoners inside one of California’s prisons are getting the opportunity to be heard -- behind bars and beyond. “Ear Hustle” is a podcast that offers listeners a rare look at inmate experiences, from race relations to sharing a tiny cell. Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 2:51 How journalist Ann Friedman learned to sound more like herself By PBS News Hour Women are routinely asked and expected to modify how they speak in order to not come across as too direct or harsh, says journalist Ann Friedman. But in pursuing her life’s work, she’s found greater confidence in her professional voice,… Continue watching
Jan 13 'Serial' podcast shifts to biweekly schedule By Joshua Barajas Once a weekly podcast, new "Serial" episodes will now come out every other week, host Sarah Koenig announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 02 'Serial' announces deal with Pandora for season 2 streaming rights By Gretchen Frazee Season 2 of the popular public radio podcast “Serial” will be made available on Pandora, in addition to iTunes and on its own website. Continue reading
May 18 Appeals court remands Adnan Syed's case to Baltimore trial court By Eric Krupke The Maryland Court of Special Appeals today released a ruling in the latest appeal of Adnan Syed, a man currently serving a life sentence for murdering his high school girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, in 1999. Continue reading
Apr 13 Adnan Syed's case gets another look with launch of new podcast 'Undisclosed' By Eric Krupke A new podcast that features the story of Adnan Syed, a man serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering his high school girlfriend when he was a teenager, kicked off today with a 40-minute episode. “Undisclosed: The State… Continue reading
Apr 07 Adnan Syed's story continues post-'Serial' in new podcast By Eric Krupke For some die-hard fans of "Serial," the hit podcast by Sarah Koenig which told the story of Adnan Syed, the story never ended. But for others, when the podcast ended, the story ended. “They're still intrigued, they still want to… Continue reading
Feb 11 What does latest appeal mean for 'Serial's' Adnan Syed? Three possible outcomes By Ruth Tam, Eric Krupke Will a third attempt to clear his name work for "Serial" protagonist Adnan Syed? To help answer your questions on the case, PBS NewsHour spoke to C. Justin Brown, Syed’s attorney, Rabia Chaudry, lawyer and advocate for Syed, and Andrew… Continue reading