July 26, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 26, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episodes
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What happened in the first Biden-Trump debate of 2024
17m 48s
Join Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennet as they host a post-debate discussion with Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Kevin Madden, Guy Cecil, and Amy Walter. Plus, reports from Pamela Kirkland of Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Extras and Features
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Why SNAP benefits aren’t keeping up with rising food costs
S2024 E148 - 6m 43s
The five-year farm bill is working its way through Congress, and one major sticking point this year is funding for the federal program that helps low-income people buy food. An analysis by the Urban Institute found that SNAP benefits in 2023 did not cover the rising cost of groceries in 98 percent of U.S. counties. Ali Rogin speaks with Urban Institute senior fellow Elaine Waxman to learn more.
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Why a wave of legislation seeks to restrict sex education
S2024 E147 - 7m 26s
What constitutes sexual education and the grade in which it’s taught varies greatly in America, and 2024 is shaping up to set a record for legislative proposals mostly aimed at restricting the subject in schools. Sara Flowers, vice president of education at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the increasingly complicated nature of sex education.
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How George Floyd’s death changed Minneapolis, 4 years later
S2024 E147 - 6m 12s
Four years ago today, the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers ignited international protests over racism and calls for police reforms. Despite that global reach, it is still very much a local trauma for Minneapolis. John Yang speaks with Minnesota Public Radio senior reporter Jon Collins about how the lasting effects of Floyd’s death continue to shape the city.
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The story of Chinese American movie star Anna May Wong
S2024 E147 - 3m 46s
Anna May Wong was a pioneering actress considered to be the first major Asian American film star, despite the limits imposed by Hollywood’s racism. As this year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close, we bring you her story as part of our “Hidden Histories” series.
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Exhausted Ukrainian forces fight to contain Russian advances
S2024 E147 - 4m 24s
Along the Russia-Ukraine border, badly stretched Ukrainian forces are struggling to deny Russia a foothold. The town of Vovchansk, three miles inside the border, has seen some of the fiercest fighting since Russia launched its offensive in 2022. John Ray of Independent Television News joined soldiers from Ukraine’s 57th Brigade there and has this report from the front line.
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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.
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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.
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NCAA and schools reach agreement to pay college athletes
S2024 E146 - 6m 56s
In a historic first, the NCAA and the nation’s Power Five conferences reached a deal to pay their athletes. The general terms of a settlement will see the NCAA pay nearly $2.8 billion in damages over 10 years to nearly 14,000 players. It also creates a new system that allows schools to use up to $21 million a year to pay student-athletes. Geoff Bennett discussed the deal with Pat Forde.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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