Jan 05 Watch 8:27 ‘Hidden Figures’ brings NASA’s overlooked black pioneers to light By PBS NewsHour “Hidden Figures” is a story about reaching for the stars while fighting racial and gender barriers. The new movie follows the careers of three black women who worked at NASA’s Langley headquarters in Virginia during the 1950s and ‘60s to… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 8:02 In ‘Loving,’ an American story about a marriage worth fighting for By PBS News Hour A new movie, "Loving," tells the real-life story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a Virginia couple who were arrested because interracial marriage was illegal in their home state. They appealed their case and won a landmark civil rights ruling at… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 5:44 In Virginia, voters reflect on their presidential choice By PBS News Hour To gauge the range of reactions to the greatest election upset in American history, we visit Manassas, Virginia, and speak with people at all points on the political spectrum. The state used to be reliably red, but Tuesday represented the… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 8:41 Gaping, painful holes remain in U.S. health care despite coverage gains By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News Dire dental problems and other health issues keep the nonprofit Remote Area Medical busy running free clinics, particularly in states that didn't expand Medicaid. Even after Obamacare, large coverage gaps still exist in the nation's health care system. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 6:46 What the latest polls mean for the presidency — and Congress By PBS News Hour With just over two weeks until Election Day, there are some surprising shifts occurring in the electoral map. Judy Woodruff speaks with correspondent Lisa Desjardins and Nathan Gonzales of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report about which voters are deserting… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 7:28 Why it pays to host a presidential debate By PBS News Hour Farmville, Virginia, has a population of just over 8,000. But that number swelled on Tuesday when the first and only vice presidential debate of 2016 was held at Longwood University. Hosting a nationally televised debate is a huge investment in… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 3:02 How the Trump and Clinton campaigns are reacting to the VP debate By PBS News Hour Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will meet for their second debate on Sunday, a matchup that could be every bit as combative as the vice presidential debate Tuesday night in Virginia. While Sen. Tim Kaine might have lost style points… Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch 5:22 What Pence and Kaine need to do in their only VP face-off By PBS News Hour On Tuesday night, Sen. Tim Kaine and Gov. Mike Pence will take the spotlight in their only face-off this election season. For analysis on what they need to accomplish and avoid, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff speak with syndicated columnist… Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch 15:07 How the VP nominees are preparing to boost their campaigns in the debate By PBS News Hour Tonight, vice presidential nominees Sen. Tim Kaine and Gov. Mike Pence will meet to debate at Longwood University in Virginia. Lisa Desjardins offers a look at debate preparations and Gwen Ifill talks to Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 4:26 Why Hermine is the first hurricane to hit U.S. soil in over a decade By PBS News Hour Early Friday morning, Hurricane Hermine hit Florida’s Big Bend region on the Gulf Coast, causing major damage and a state of emergency for more than 50 counties. Climate Central’s Sean Sublette joins William Brangham to consider what Hermine tells us… Continue watching