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April 30, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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April 30, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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  • University connecting doctors to remote African communities: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    University connecting doctors to remote African communities

    S2024 E122 - 8m 39s

    Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for about 25 percent of all disease in the world, yet it has just three percent of the healthcare workforce. There are not enough medical and nursing schools and many of the continent’s graduates are recruited to wealthier countries. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on one effort to educate African providers who will stay and serve. It's part of his series, Agents for Change.

  • State plans must cover transgender care, federal court rules: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    State plans must cover transgender care, federal court rules

    S2024 E122 - 6m 24s

    A groundbreaking ruling by a federal appeals court ensures gender-affirming surgery is covered by state-run health insurance programs. The decision ordered the plans to “reinstate coverage for medically necessary services for the treatment of gender dysphoria.” It’s a win for the trans community, but it may not be the final word on the issue. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Selena Simmons-Duffin.

  • Why many universities are rejecting protester calls for divestment from Israel: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why many universities are rejecting protester calls for divestment from Israel

    S2024 E122 - 6m 22s

    A key issue at these college protests against the war in Gaza is the demand for schools to divest from Israel. Monday, we heard a perspective arguing how universities can do that more readily. Now, Geoff Bennett has a different take from Chris Marsicano. He studies higher education finance and is an assistant professor of education studies at Davidson College.

  • Israeli, Palestinian singers hope for peace and justice: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Israeli, Palestinian singers hope for peace and justice

    S2024 E122 - 9m 8s

    Amid the ongoing trauma in Israel and Gaza, the Jerusalem Youth Chorus is trying to do what few others seem able to these days: see each other as people and enjoy each other through a love of music. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with the group composed of Israeli and Palestinian singers for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • Columbia protest escalates with students occupying building: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Columbia protest escalates with students occupying building

    S2024 E122 - 3m 57s

    Protests took a dramatic turn at Columbia University overnight when some pro-Palestinian students occupied a building on campus. In California, police arrested 25 protesters at California State Polytechnic University who had taken over a building for about a week and shut down the campus. A similar occupation was in its third day at Portland State University. Geoff Bennett reports.

  • Student journalists discuss covering campus protests: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Student journalists discuss covering campus protests

    S2024 E122 - 9m 42s

    Student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza and U.S. involvement continue across campuses nationwide. Even as the school year comes to an end, administrators are struggling with how to respond. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Spencer Friedland of the Emory Wheel, Aarya Mukherjee of the Daily Californian at UC-Berkeley and Neil Mehta of the Brown Daily Herald.

  • News Wrap: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah

    S2024 E122 - 7m 3s

    In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed again to invade Rafah whether there's a cease-fire deal or not, former President Trump was found in contempt of court for violating a gag order in his hush money trial and House Speaker Johnson's job appears to be safe after Democrats announced they will oppose efforts to remove him.

  • News Wrap: At least 45 killed by flooding in western Kenya: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: At least 45 killed by flooding in western Kenya

    S2024 E121 - 4m 9s

    In our news wrap Monday, at least 45 people died in flash floods in western Kenya, Ukraine appealed for quick delivery of Western weapons as it gave more ground in the east, weekend tornadoes in Oklahomas killed four people and injured at least a hundred and the FDA will begin regulating new medical tests developed by labs to see if they work.

  • Colleges face challenge with demands for Israeli divestment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Colleges face challenge with demands for Israeli divestment

    S2024 E121 - 8m 9s

    Protests show no signs of letting up and universities are handling their respective situations differently. Columbia University warned of mass temporary suspensions, state troopers were called in at Texas and nearly 300 people were arrested at other schools over the weekend. Geoff Bennett has perspectives from student protesters and discusses their demands of divestment with Charlie Eaton.

  • 'Tiny Desk' host reveals what's next for the popular series: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'Tiny Desk' host reveals what's next for the popular series

    S2024 E121 - 7m 42s

    It’s a Tiny Desk that’s become a huge draw for some of the world’s most famous musicians. Geoff Bennett spoke with the new host of the long-running NPR concert series about why this unique format continues to resonate with so many. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • India accused of trying to kill Sikh activists in U.S.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    India accused of trying to kill Sikh activists in U.S.

    S2024 E121 - 6m 26s

    India has seen its stature grow on the world stage. Led by populist Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the world’s biggest democracy has grown its economy and its geopolitical influence. But an investigation by The Washington Post adds new evidence to allegations that India is trying to murder some of its critics, even on American soil. William Brangham discussed the report with Greg Miller.

  • Cartier mishap helps man snag $28,000 earrings for $28: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cartier mishap helps man snag $28,000 earrings for $28

    S2024 E121 - 2m 11s

    The words Cartier and deal are rarely said in the same breath. But the legendary French jeweler has been forced to extend an enormous discount to a Mexican man after he claimed an error allowed him to buy two pairs of earrings for $28 that were supposed to sell for nearly $28,000. Leyla Hayes of Independent Television News reports.

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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 2

    1 Hour

    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

    1 Hour

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

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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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    PBS NewsHour

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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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    PBS NewsHour

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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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    PBS NewsHour

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

    1 Hour

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

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