Nov 29 Watch 5:08 What we know about the Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor allegations By PBS News Hour Matt Lauer and Garrison Keillor, two popular personalities of television and radio, have both been fired over allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Judy Woodruff reviews what we know so far with David Folkenflik of NPR. Continue watching
Nov 29 House approves mandatory anti-harassment training in wake of sexual misconduct allegations By Alan Fram, Associated Press Pressured to respond to burgeoning sexual misconduct allegations, the House easily approved a bipartisan measure Wednesday requiring annual anti-harassment training for lawmakers and aides after a debate that rang with lawmakers’ own accounts of such episodes. Continue reading
Nov 28 Former staffer accuses Rep. Conyers of inappropriate touching By Associated Press A former staffer to Rep. John Conyers says he made an unwanted sexual advance toward her and touched her inappropriately twice in the late 1990s, the Detroit News reported, in the latest sexual misconduct allegations against the veteran lawmaker. Continue reading
Nov 27 WATCH: Sen. Franken says he 'let a lot of people down' amid sexual misconduct allegations By Joshua Barajas Franken said at a briefing Monday that he was "tremendously sorry," adding that he will try to regain trust, but it will "take time."… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 10:28 What should accountability for sexual misconduct look like? By PBS News Hour More allegations of sexual misconduct in high-profile industries have led to resignations, suspensions and firings. What kind of consequences should the accused face? Lisa Desjardins recaps the latest political complaints and Judy Woodruff sits down with Rebecca Traister of New… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 10:22 News Wrap: Journalist Charlie Rose taken off the air after report of sexual misconduct By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, The Washington Post reported that eight women have come forward accusing veteran PBS journalist Charlie Rose of sexual misconduct -- one of several new allegations against high-profile figures. Also, Nebraska regulators gave the green light… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 6:56 The politics of sexual harassment revelations By PBS News Hour New sexual harassment allegations have roiled the political careers of Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and Alabama's Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss why President… Continue watching
Nov 17 Watch 2:20 White House weighs in on Roy Moore, Sen. Franken By PBS News Hour As the wife of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore again defended him against sexual misconduct accusations, one of the former judge's accusers told NBC how he had groped her and the consequences. Meanwhile, President Trump, who has also been accused… Continue watching
Nov 17 Watch 2:53 News Wrap: Florida Democratic official resigns after allegations of improper behavior toward women By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the chairman of Florida’s Democratic Party, Stephen Bittel, stepped down after allegations of improper behavior toward six women, including party staffers and consultants, who say he made suggestive comments and leered at them. Also, Jaime… Continue watching
Nov 17 Watch 11:53 Shields and Brooks on sexual misconduct in politics, Republican tax goals By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the week’s news, including allegations of sexual misconduct against and very different responses by Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore and Sen. Al Franken, President… Continue watching