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May 2, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

57m 46s

Thursday on the NewsHour, police forcefully break up the UCLA encampment as arrests and protests against the war in Gaza spread to more college campuses. We hear from the niece of an Israeli American hostage nearly eight months after he was taken captive by Hamas. Plus, a closer look at this consequential Supreme Court term, the cases heard and the ideological divide on display.

Episodes

  • May 2, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 2, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2024 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the NewsHour, police forcefully break up the UCLA encampment as arrests and protests against the war in Gaza spread to more college campuses. We hear from the niece of an Israeli American hostage nearly eight months after he was taken captive by Hamas. Plus, a closer look at this consequential Supreme Court term, the cases heard and the ideological divide on display.

  • April 28, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 28, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E120 - 26m 45s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, with cases of gut disorders on the rise, we look at how to sort through the good and the bad information to stay healthy. Then, why the soaring cost of cocoa may have chocolate lovers paying the price. Plus, how a powerful solar phenomenon has the potential to disable satellites and overpower electric grids.

  • April 27, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 27, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E119 - 26m 44s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we examine the future of noncompete agreements after the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban the practice. Then, why Ecuador, once known as a major tourist destination, is now a hotbed for violence and turf wars. Plus, a new book explores the history of climate change, uncertainty about the planet’s future and a dose of hope for saving it.

  • April 24, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 24, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2024 E116 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court weighs whether federal protections for emergency abortions override a near-total ban at the state level. After months of wrangling in the House, President Biden signs a major foreign aid package that includes tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine. Plus, we meet evangelical Christians in Ukraine caught in the crosshairs of Russia's invasion.

  • April 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E113 - 26m 44s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we ask NATO’s Secretary General if the delayed U.S. aid to Ukraine is too late to make a difference. Then, how a Supreme Court case on laws limiting homeless encampments could reshape policy across the country. Plus, a look at the tensions in one Montana city over people experiencing homelessness camping in vehicles.

Extras and Features

  • Analyzing the consequential Supreme Court term: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Analyzing the consequential Supreme Court term

    S2024 E124 - 7m 57s

    The Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments and has now turned to rolling out decisions in some of the most consequential cases of the year. Those decisions will shape policies nationwide on divisive issues like homelessness and reproductive rights, and some of them could affect the presidential election. John Yang discussed more with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle and Joan Biskupic.

  • News Wrap: Rebuilding Baltimore bridge will take 4 years: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Rebuilding Baltimore bridge will take 4 years

    S2024 E124 - 4m 50s

    In our news wrap Thursday, officials announced rebuilding the Key Bridge in Baltimore will take four years and cost nearly $2 billion, Hamas is sending a delegation back to Egypt for talks on a Gaza cease-fire with Israel, U.S. intelligence says Iran's allies have paused attacks on American troops for now and Donald Trump stepped up threats to reject November's election results if he does not win.

  • Book explores how ordinary people can be heroes of democracy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Book explores how ordinary people can be heroes of democracy

    S2024 E124 - 8m 31s

    Eddie Glaude Jr. has a call to action for everyday Americans to reclaim their political destinies from the heroes of our past and present. He argues it's needed to secure a just and democratic future for America and makes the case in his new book, “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." Glaude joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.

  • Testimony in Trump trial continues after gag order hearing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Testimony in Trump trial continues after gag order hearing

    S2024 E124 - 4m 8s

    On the stand Thursday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial was Los Angeles lawyer Keith Davidson. He negotiated both the Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal hush money agreements at the center of the case against the former president. William Brangham was in the courthouse and breaks down the latest.

  • Biden condemns violence as some college protests escalate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden condemns violence as some college protests escalate

    S2024 E124 - 9m 7s

    While many protests on college campuses have been peaceful and many of the arrested are not students, this week has seen a series of escalating confrontations, occupations and shutdowns. That led President Biden to condemn violence and disorder following the latest developments at UCLA. Geoff Bennett discussed the largely peaceful encampment at Wesleyan University with President Michael S. Roth.

  • How young Michigan voters feel about the upcoming election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How young Michigan voters feel about the upcoming election

    S2024 E124 - 9m 48s

    Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up roughly 20 percent of eligible voters. A majority of them voted for President Biden in 2020 and are typically a reliable vote for Democrats. In Michigan, NewsHour sat down with four young voters to talk about the election. Most of them plan to vote in November but they aren’t enthusiastic about their options. Laura BarrĂ³n-LĂ³pez reports.

  • Niece of American held in Gaza on efforts to bring him home: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Niece of American held in Gaza on efforts to bring him home

    S2024 E124 - 6m 39s

    Among the more than 100 hostages still held captive by Hamas in Gaza are five American captives believed to be alive and the bodies of three Americans confirmed dead. Israeli American Keith Siegel has been missing from his home in southern Israel since October. Amna Nawaz spoke with his niece, Hanna Siegel, about the status of hostage negotiations and the relentless work to bring them home.

  • Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends

    S2024 E123 - 6m 56s

    A key scientific panel updated its recommendations on breast cancer screenings and the changes could potentially save thousands of lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women start getting biennial mammograms at age 40. The previous guidelines started at age 50. Ali Rogin discussed more with Dr. Wanda Nicholson.

  • How colleges decide when to call in police amid protests: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How colleges decide when to call in police amid protests

    S2024 E123 - 7m 22s

    Hundreds of protestors have been arrested across the country as demonstrations against the war in Gaza intensify on college campuses. For a closer look at when and how police are involved in these protests, Amna Nawaz spoke with Frederick Lawrence, a distinguished lecturer at Georgetown University Law Center and Ed Davis, former commissioner of the Boston Police Department.

  • News Wrap: Blinken says "time is now" for a Gaza cease-fire: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Blinken says "time is now" for a Gaza cease-fire

    S2024 E123 - 6m 40s

    In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel and insisting the "time is now" for a cease-fire, Prime Minister Netanyahu's office insisted Israel still means to assault the city of Rafah, the Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged as inflation remains stubbornly high and a Florida ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy took effect.

  • U.S. Indo-Pacific commander urges action to counter China: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.S. Indo-Pacific commander urges action to counter China

    S2024 E123 - 9m 42s

    The Biden Administration calls the People’s Republic of China the only country with the will, intent and military strength to change the world order. The U.S. military officer responsible for China and the vast area from Hawaii to India is stepping down this week after three years and a 40-year career. Nick Schifrin spoke with Adm. John Aquilino in Honolulu.

  • Trump reveals how he would govern in second term: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump reveals how he would govern in second term

    S2024 E123 - 8m 12s

    We have learned more this week about how former President Trump would govern if reelected. Wednesday in Wisconsin, he again pledged to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. And a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine sparked headlines with some of his most strident words yet about what he would do in a second term. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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    May 3

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    May 3

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Friday
    May 3

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    May 3

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    May 3

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    May 3

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Saturday
    May 4

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Saturday
    May 4

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Saturday
    May 4

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    May 6

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    May 6

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    May 6

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    May 6

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 7

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 7

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 7

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 7

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 7

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 7

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 7

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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