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June 1, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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June 1, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Episodes

  • May 29, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 29, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2023 E149 - 57m 46s

    Monday on the NewsHour, as Congressional leaders push to get their members on board with the debt ceiling deal, we look at what's in the agreement and its potential effects on the U.S. economy. Turkey's President Erdogan secures his grip on power by winning another term in office. Plus, after calls to remove police officers from schools, why some districts are considering bringing them back.

  • May 28, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 28, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2023 E148 - 26m 45s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the latest on the agreement in principle that the White House and Congressional GOP reached on a debt ceiling deal. Why having in-person medical interpreters is vital to the health of Asian Americans with limited English proficiency. The story of Capt. Frances Brown Wai’s heroism in World War II. Plus, a grandfather tells his grandson about a special wartime assignment.

  • May 27, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 27, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2023 E147 - 26m 45s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how the United Nations plans to fix the world’s plastic pollution problem. Then, the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar grows as fighting in the civil war intensifies. Plus, with U.S. maternal mortality rates on the rise, we look at what health services are available to expectant and new mothers.

  • May 25, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 25, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    S2023 E145 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the NewsHour, migrants at the southern border find themselves stuck in limbo amid a shift in United States immigration policies. Debt ceiling negotiations see progress on spending cuts but a deal to avoid a national default remains elusive. Plus, three years after the murder of George Floyd, the new police chief in Minneapolis discusses the department's future and the need for reform.

  • May 21, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 21, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2023 E141 - 26m 44s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we explore why getting enough sleep is crucial for our health. Then, a new rapid DNA testing tool is helping police solve old crimes, but raising privacy concerns. We also look at a growing industry that’s making memoir-writing more accessible than ever. Plus, the story of the first Asian American elected to Congress.

Extras and Features

  • Cassette tapes make comeback in era of music streaming: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cassette tapes make comeback in era of music streaming

    S2023 E152 - 6m 22s

    In an era of music streaming and digital downloads, an old format is once again becoming popular. Modern music audiences are rewinding and hitting play on a cassette tape revival. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • Report: Prosecutors have audio of Trump discussing documents: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Report: Prosecutors have audio of Trump discussing documents

    S2023 E152 - 6m 45s

    Federal prosecutors have a recording of former President Trump discussing a classified Pentagon document he kept after leaving office, multiple outlets report. In the 2021 recording, which the NewsHour has not independently verified, Trump says the document details a potential attack on Iran. Laura Barrón-López discussed the DOJ's investigation into the former president with Oona Hathaway.

  • Long trains cause problems for communities near crossings: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Long trains cause problems for communities near crossings

    S2023 E152 - 6m 57s

    Freight trains are getting longer in the U.S. with some stretching for two or three miles. Longer trains allow for more goods to move more efficiently, lowering fuel costs for the railroads. But these trains, especially when they stall, are cutting some communities in half. That's the focus of a new report from Investigate TV and ProPublica. William Brangham discussed the impact with Joce Sterman.

  • News Wrap: Senate votes to block student debt forgiveness: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Senate votes to block student debt forgiveness

    S2023 E152 - 4m 20s

    In our news wrap Thursday, the Senate voted to rescind President Biden's plan to cancel federal student loan debts for 43 million people, President Biden urged the nation's newest military officers to maintain American leadership in a world that's getting more unstable and Russia kept up its bombardment of Kyiv, inflicting the most casualties yet.

  • GOP presidential candidates hit key states as race heats up: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    GOP presidential candidates hit key states as race heats up

    S2023 E152 - 11m 8s

    With the summer campaign season in full swing, the Republican presidential hopefuls are criss-crossing early-voting states hoping to stand out in a growing field of candidates. Amna Nawaz discussed the candidates and voters with Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and Gavin Jackson of South Carolina ETV.

  • Imran Khan discusses government crackdown on his party: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Imran Khan discusses government crackdown on his party

    S2023 E152 - 8m 13s

    Imran Khan, Pakistan’s ousted prime minister, has been caught in a political storm for the past several weeks. He was arrested by paramilitary forces on May 9 on corruption charges, then released when the Supreme Court stepped in. The arrest triggered protests by his supporters, followed by a massive crackdown on his party and thousands of arrests. Khan joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the turmoil.

  • Bill to raise debt ceiling awaits final passage in Senate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill to raise debt ceiling awaits final passage in Senate

    S2023 E152 - 7m 10s

    The deal to raise the federal debt ceiling is moving toward final passage in Congress. Pressure is on the Senate after the House approved the bill Wednesday night. It has to happen before the government's borrowing authority maxes out on Monday. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

  • News Wrap: Kremlin accuses Ukraine of more strikes in Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Kremlin accuses Ukraine of more strikes in Russia

    S2023 E151 - 2m 48s

    In our news wrap Wednesday, the Kremlin accused Ukraine of striking more targets inside Russia, including oil facilities and a border town, the U.S. and South Korea condemned North Korea's attempt to launch its first spy satellite and Sudan's army is suspending peace talks with a paramilitary force it's been battling for six weeks.

  • Anti-LGBTQ+ law in Uganda sparks international outcry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anti-LGBTQ+ law in Uganda sparks international outcry

    S2023 E151 - 10m 10s

    Uganda just enacted one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Same-sex relations were already illegal there, but the new law goes much further, including life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality and in some cases mandates the death penalty. The draconian provisions upended the lives of queer Ugandans who now feel in danger. Stephanie Sy discussed the law with Steven Kabuye.

  • A Brief But Spectacular take on prioritizing kinship care: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Brief But Spectacular take on prioritizing kinship care

    S2023 E151 - 3m 34s

    Each year, 22,000 young people age out of foster care without family structures in place to support them. It's an issue Sixto Cancel is working to address. He's the founder and CEO of Think of Us, a nonprofit organization that aims to change child welfare systems across the country. He's also experienced foster care himself. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on kinship care.

  • Deal to raise debt ceiling faces votes in Congress: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deal to raise debt ceiling faces votes in Congress

    S2023 E151 - 5m 48s

    The U.S. House is set to vote on the debt ceiling deal Wednesday night after Republicans got some help from Democrats to pass a crucial hurdle. The vote follows weeks of heated negotiations and criticism from the right and the left. Lisa Desjardins has been tracking it all and reports from Capitol Hill.

  • The hidden toll of police violence on some AAPI communities: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The hidden toll of police violence on some AAPI communities

    S2023 E151 - 9m 17s

    The national attention on acts of police brutality often overlooks one group of victims, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. That's because data show that, as a whole, they experience low rates of fatal police violence. But new research shows the risks they face are much higher. Ali Rogin reports from Antioch, California, for our series, Race Matters. A warning: some images may be disturbing.

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    Jun 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
    Jun 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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    Monday
    Jun 5

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    Jun 5

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    Jun 5

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Monday
    Jun 5

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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