Politics Jan 19 WATCH: House Armed Services committee hearing on sexual assault in the National Guard By News Desk
Nation Nov 15 Watch 5:12 Forest Service chief tells Congress that progress on harassment ‘will take longer than any of us wants’ Earlier this year, the PBS NewsHour reported on sexual harassment and assault within the U.S. Forest Service, revealing a culture of abuse and retaliation. On Thursday, Chief Vicki Christiansen and a former employee who faced harassment testified before the House…
Nation Nov 07 Watch 8:22 Report: Harvey Weinstein hired investigators to gather dirt on accusers, undermine journalists According to the latest investigation by The New Yorker, Harvey Weinstein allegedly hired private investigative firms to collect damaging information on his sexual harassment accusers and spy on actress Rose McGowan, who alleges that Weinstein raped her. Ronan Farrow of… By PBS News Hour
Nation Nov 03 Watch 5:42 Alec Baldwin: Men treat women differently. That needs to change. Revelations about sexual harassment and the deep-rooted culture of complicity in Hollywood continue to emerge since the Weinstein allegations first broke. Alec Baldwin sits down with Jeffrey Brown As part of an interview about his new book parodying President Trump,… By PBS News Hour
Nation Oct 30 Watch 9:45 Former ABC journalist says Mark Halperin allegations reflect harmful female objectification in TV news Numerous women have come forward to allege that political journalist and author Mark Halperin harassed them while he was at ABC. One of those journalists, Lara Setrakian, now the executive editor of News Deeply, joins Judy Woodruff for an exclusive… By PBS News Hour
May 01 Watch 5:35 Student on student sexual assault is more common than we thought By PBS News Hour Sexual abuse of students by other students happens more frequently in schools than reported, according to a new investigative report. Associated Press reporters tallied during a four-year period at least 17,000 cases around the country, including many that were treated… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 8:15 What Bill O’Reilly’s exit means for the future of Fox News By PBS News Hour Bill O’Reilly is officially out at Fox News. After a review of sexual harassment allegations, the company announced Wednesday that the TV host would not be returning to the network. The New York Times’ Michael S. Schmidt and Noreen Farrell,… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 5:02 News Wrap: Trump’s words on NATO worry alliance, Fox News’ Roger Ailes resigns By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, international rebuke followed Donald Trump’s remarks that he will not guarantee US defense of NATO allies. Also, the CEO of Fox News, Roger Ailes, resigned after former show host Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment… Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch Supreme Court Rules for Workers in Retaliation Case The Supreme Court ruled Monday that employees who speak out against discrimination in the workplace are entitled to legal protection from retribution. Marcia Coyle explains the court's decision. Continue watching