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May 15, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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May 15, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Episodes

  • May 12, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 12, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E134 - 26m 45s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, why millions of Americans are using apps to get paid between paychecks. Then, a new film documents the toll Russia’s invasion has taken on animals in Ukraine. Plus, what motherhood means to people with children, without children and those somewhere in between.

  • May 11, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 11, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E133 - 26m 45s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, an epidemiologist shares the latest updates about new COVID variants and a bird flu outbreak among cows. Then, why being around younger people is helping some older Americans stay healthier and happier. Plus, the hidden history of a photographer who captured the daily lives, struggles and contributions of Asian Americans.

  • May 9, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 9, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2024 E131 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the NewsHour, Israel bombards Rafah as its leaders respond with defiance to President Biden freezing some weapons deliveries. Stormy Daniels clashes with Donald Trump's legal team as she takes the stand for a second day in the former president's hush money trial. Plus, a look at a battery-powered aircraft that could lead the transition away from fossil-fueled flight.

  • May 5, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 5, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E127 - 26m 45s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we look at how students and administrators at some colleges are diffusing tensions over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Then, a quickly changing civil war is putting Myanmar on the brink of becoming a failed state. Plus, a new book tells the stories of some of the millions of Americans who have struggled with mental health issues.

  • May 4, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 4, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E126 - 26m 44s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, what the Biden administration’s expansion of health care privacy means for people seeking abortions. Then, as American troops leave Chad and Niger, concerns rise about security and stability in Africa. Plus, how one Ukrainian family is rebuilding their life in the U.S. after losing everything in the Russian invasion.

Extras and Features

  • IDF soldier's videos offer unique perspective of war in Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    IDF soldier's videos offer unique perspective of war in Gaza

    S2024 E59 - 7m 25s

    We have a rare glimpse into the Israel-Hamas war from an ordinary Israeli infantryman, Sam Sank, who in normal life works in information technology. His period of service has just ended and special correspondent Malcolm Brabant caught up with him during a brief visit to the Sank family home in London.

  • News Wrap: Israel, Hamas doubt Biden's cease-fire hopes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Israel, Hamas doubt Biden's cease-fire hopes

    S2024 E59 - 4m 8s

    In our news wrap Tuesday, Israel and Hamas cast doubt on President Biden's suggestion that a Gaza cease-fire deal could be reached by Monday, communities in Israel held local elections despite the ongoing war, Ukraine's military retreated from more territory in the east after intense battles overnight and a human rights activist in Russia was sentenced to prison for criticizing the Ukraine war.

  • Michigan Democratic Party chair on 'uncommitted' voters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Michigan Democratic Party chair on 'uncommitted' voters

    S2024 E59 - 4m 24s

    Voters in Michigan are casting their votes in that state's presidential primary. Some Democratic activists say they're hoping to send a message to President Biden, by voting "uncommitted." It follows growing frustration among some Muslim and Arab Americans over the administration's handling of the war in Gaza. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes.

  • Georgia murder fuels heated debate over immigration policies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Georgia murder fuels heated debate over immigration policies

    S2024 E59 - 8m 1s

    The murder of a college student in Georgia and the immigration status of her alleged killer have thrown new fuel into the heated debate over immigration and the government's policies. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Charis Kubrin, a professor of criminology, law and society at the University of California, Irvine and co-author of, “Immigration and Crime: Taking Stock.”

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on politics of Israel support: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on politics of Israel support

    S2024 E58 - 9m 29s

    NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a potential protest vote against President Biden in Michigan, Donald Trump's primary win in South Carolina and Nikki Haley's status in the GOP race.

  • News Wrap: Trump appeals $454 million judgment in fraud case: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Trump appeals $454 million judgment in fraud case

    S2024 E58 - 3m 56s

    In our news wrap Monday, Donald Trump appealed the $454 million judgment in his New York civil fraud case, Ukrainian troops retreated again in the east as Russian forces pushed forward, Alexei Navalny supporters may try to hold a farewell event in Moscow this week and Sweden cleared the final hurdle to NATO membership as Hungary's parliament voted to ratify its bid.

  • Researchers use AI to decipher unreadable ancient scroll: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Researchers use AI to decipher unreadable ancient scroll

    S2024 E58 - 2m 48s

    Ancient scrolls that were buried in volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius are now being deciphered two thousand years later thanks in part to artificial intelligence. Martin Stew of Independent Television News reports from Oxfordshire, England.

  • Muslim, Arab Americans hope to send Biden message about Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Muslim, Arab Americans hope to send Biden message about Gaza

    S2024 E58 - 3m 9s

    A campaign for Michigan voters to boycott President Biden in Tuesday's primary has picked up momentum. Muslim and Arab Americans are hoping to send a clear message to the president after months of frustration with the administration’s handling of the war in Gaza. Geoff Bennett reports.

  • Israel plans for Rafah invasion amid cease-fire negotiations: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Israel plans for Rafah invasion amid cease-fire negotiations

    S2024 E58 - 5m 51s

    Jordan's king warned against a proposed Israeli raid of Rafah in Southern Gaza after the IDF sent an operational plan to the War Cabinet outlining its proposed invasion. Rafah is now home to more than 1.3 million Palestinians who have fled fighting elsewhere in Gaza. At the same time, negotiations continue over a cease-fire and deal to exchange hostages for prisoners. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • Afghan activist's memoir details her fight to educate women: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Afghan activist's memoir details her fight to educate women

    S2024 E58 - 6m 12s

    When the Taliban roared back to power in Afghanistan in 2021, education activist Pashtana Durrani had some 7,000 girls enrolled in her organization. The schools were shuttered and Pashtana was forced to flee. She’s now living in exile in the U.S. and still working to educate girls back home. Amna Nawaz spoke with her about her remarkable story told in her new book, "Last to Eat, Last to Learn."

  • Asthma drug helps reduce allergic reactions to certain foods: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Asthma drug helps reduce allergic reactions to certain foods

    S2024 E58 - 4m 12s

    There's some relief for people with food severe allergies. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the drug Xolair allows people with allergies to tolerate higher doses of allergenic foods before developing a reaction after accidental exposure. Geoff Bennett discussed more with the study’s principal investigator, Dr. Robert Wood of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

  • Supreme Court hears cases on free speech and social media: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Supreme Court hears cases on free speech and social media

    S2024 E58 - 8m 50s

    The Supreme Court heard arguments in highly consequential cases navigating First Amendment protections on social media. Tech companies are taking on state laws, decrying conservative censorship online. A decision could fundamentally change the use of speech on the internet. Amna Nawaz discussed the hearing with Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.

Schedule

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    Friday
    May 17

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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 17

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Friday
    May 17

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Friday
    May 17

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Friday
    May 17

    1 Hour

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

    Friday
    May 17

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Friday
    May 17

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Saturday
    May 18

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Saturday
    May 18

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Saturday
    May 18

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    May 20

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    May 20

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    May 20

    1 Hour

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

    Monday
    May 20

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

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

    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

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

    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

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

    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

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