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Puerto Rico spared as Hurricane Dorian hits Virgin Islands
S2019 E270 - 4m 47s
Hurricane Dorian may be sparing Puerto Rico its very worst, but the territory’s residents are still apprehensive about its "shaky" electrical grid and smaller, more vulnerable islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands, meanwhile, are taking a direct hit from Dorian. Judy Woodruff talks to Danica Coto of the Associated Press about a sense of relief in Puerto Rico and what the latest forecasts show.
Howard Dean on eligibility rules for 2020 Democratic debates
S2019 E270 - 8m
Democrats appear headed for a one-night September presidential debate with 10 candidates. Wednesday marks the Democratic National Committee's deadline for candidates to meet stricter polling and fundraising criteria than for the first two debates -- prompting complaints from some of the field. Judy Woodruff talks to Howard Dean, former Vermont governor, presidential candidate and DNC chair.
Why doctors are increasingly prescribing nature
S2019 E270 - 9m 9s
As rates of chronic disease among children have skyrocketed over the past few decades, pediatricians have increasingly looked for solutions beyond the clinic. Sometimes that means actually prescribing time outside. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports from Oakland on the medical evidence that indicates escaping modern urban life, even temporarily, can yield health dividends.
How U.S. farmers and retailers feel about Trump's tariffs
S2019 E270 - 9m 15s
President Trump has spent much of his term confronting other countries over trade practices. In particular, he is engaged in a bitter tariff war with China. But how do these tensions affect the U.S. economy? William Brangham talks to Iowa farmer Denny Friest and the National Retail Federation's David French about what they see in agriculture and retail -- two sectors caught in the crossfire.
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