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July 2, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

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July 2, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

Episodes

  • June 9, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 9, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E162 - 24m 9s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what Atlanta’s recent water main break says about America’s aging infrastructure. Then, a look at a new vaccine with the potential to eradicate malaria, one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Plus, a doctor discusses his new book about gender identity and best practices for treating transgender youth.

  • June 8, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 8, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E161 - 24m 10s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as global temperatures rise, American schools struggle to beat the heat and avoid putting students’ learning and health at risk. Then, a growing humanitarian crisis in Congo as escalating violence threatens millions in the central African nation. Plus, what people can do to protect themselves from harmful smoke as wildfire season kicks off.

  • June 6, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 6, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2024 E159 - 56m 45s

    Thursday on the NewsHour, 80 years after the Allied invasion, world leaders converge on the beaches of Normandy to mark the D-Day anniversary. Dozens are killed by an Israeli strike on a United Nations school in Gaza. Plus, Attorney General Merrick Garland fires back against Republican attacks on the Justice Department.

Extras and Features

  • British pubs struggle to survive as drinkers stay home: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    British pubs struggle to survive as drinkers stay home

    S2024 E146 - 5m 14s

    A historic bicentennial anniversary is upon us. The humble pint is now 200 years old. That staple measurement of bar life was first introduced in 1824 to placate British drinkers who claimed taverns were cheating them of precious ale. Now those public houses are facing a crisis: what happens when the public no longer heads to the pub? Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.

  • Louisiana reclassifies abortion pills, restricting access: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Louisiana reclassifies abortion pills, restricting access

    S2024 E146 - 5m 32s

    A bill that would restrict access to abortion pills has been signed into law in Louisiana. The law reclassifies the drugs as a controlled substance, grouping them with Xanax and Valium. Possession without a prescription from a specially licensed doctor could be punishable by 5 years in prison. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Jennifer Avegno, director of the New Orleans Health Department.

  • Brooks and Capehart on Nikki Haley supporting Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Brooks and Capehart on Nikki Haley supporting Trump

    S2024 E146 - 12m 11s

    New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Nikki Haley's announcement she's backing Donald Trump, how voters may react to the verdict in Trump's criminal trial and President Biden's attempt to appeal to Black and Hispanic voters as polls show Trump is gaining their support.

  • Thousands flee Myanmar amid flare up in civil war fighting: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Thousands flee Myanmar amid flare up in civil war fighting

    S2024 E146 - 6m 46s

    Myanmar’s civil war has taken a critical turn in recent weeks following a series of defeats for the military junta that reclaimed power in 2021. The exiled civilian government, deposed in that coup, says victory for their resistance is coming soon. But there are fears of a violent struggle as the military attempts to regain lost ground. Special correspondent Patrick Fok reports.

  • Airlines working to create sustainable aviation fuel: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Airlines working to create sustainable aviation fuel

    S2024 E146 - 8m 21s

    Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season and that means a lot of driving and flying. When discussing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus is usually on cars and trucks since they generate the most. But the aviation sector is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien looks at efforts to create greener fuels for the skies.

  • News Wrap: U.S. to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: U.S. to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally

    S2024 E145 - 5m 3s

    In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden plans to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally, Senate Democrats launched an investigation into Donald Trump's reported offer to roll back environmental policies in exchange for $1 billion in campaign donations and Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill today that would re-classify two abortion-inducing medications as controlled and dangerous substances.

  • U.S. may allow Ukraine to use American weapons inside Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.S. may allow Ukraine to use American weapons inside Russia

    S2024 E145 - 9m 44s

    Ukraine is desperately trying to hold off a new Russian offensive that threatens its second-largest city. U.S. officials tell the NewsHour that the administration is debating whether to lift a restriction on the use of American weapons to target Russian weapons in Russia. Nick Schifrin discussed that with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and Emma Ashford of the Stimson Center.

  • College leaders grilled over handling of campus protests: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    College leaders grilled over handling of campus protests

    S2024 E145 - 5m 2s

    College presidents were grilled again by the House Education Committee. The committee has held a series of hearings about antisemitism and protests, often focusing on private Ivy League schools. The focus has shifted to include public universities and the same tensions and allegations played out during a tense hearing. Ali Rogin reports.

  • Controversial flag flown at Alito's beach house, report says: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Controversial flag flown at Alito's beach house, report says

    S2024 E145 - 6m 44s

    The New York Times reports that an “Appeal to Heaven” flag, which has origins dating to the Revolutionary War but is now associated with Christian nationalism and efforts to overturn President Biden's election win, was seen flying outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s New Jersey beach home last year. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

  • DOJ files antitrust suit against Ticketmaster, Live Nation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    DOJ files antitrust suit against Ticketmaster, Live Nation

    S2024 E145 - 6m 23s

    The Department of Justice wants the courts to break up Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the U.S. The company has faced intense scrutiny over prices and tickets selling out and reappearing on resale sites. More than two dozen states and the District of Columbia joined the lawsuit. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.

  • Invasive goldfish threaten Great Lakes ecosystem: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Invasive goldfish threaten Great Lakes ecosystem

    S2024 E145 - 6m 6s

    For many people, the humble goldfish is their first pet. Swimming in a tank in your house, it’s hard to imagine it’s much of a threat. But released into the Great Lakes, this iconic fish can imperil the fragile ecosystem of the largest freshwater system in the world. Christopher Booker has the story.

  • 'Black Twitter' documentary explores its cultural impact: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'Black Twitter' documentary explores its cultural impact

    S2024 E145 - 7m 36s

    In its early days, "Black Twitter'' became a driving force in defining pop culture, creating trending hashtags, unforgettable memes and sparking social justice movements. A Hulu docuseries looks at its history, impact and legacy. Amna Nawaz discussed "Black Twitter: A People's History" with director Prentice Penny. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS, and coverage of Race Matters.

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