Previews + Extras
Shields and Brooks on Trump at the G-7, Democratic debates
S2019 E273 - 12m 42s
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including whether impeachment will have any momentum when Congress resumes, President Trump’s performance at the G-7 summit, Joe Biden’s stories, the rules governing eligibility for the 2020 Democratic debates and the candidates’ latest poll numbers.
Why this artist is tearing down walls, just to rebuild them
S2019 E273 - 8m 2s
British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy has long been known for his unconventional approach to art. In an ongoing project at Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Goldsworthy has created a “walking wall,” assembling and then disassembling the same limestone rocks, moving across the landscape of the museum’s campus. Jeffrey Brown talks to Goldsworthy about creating objects that won’t last forever.
News Wrap: Hong Kong officials move to deny new protests
S2019 E273 - 4m 56s
In our news wrap Friday, authorities in Hong Kong moved to head off new pro-democracy protests, denying permission for a planned major march. But two veteran activists who had been arrested were released, vowing to “continue to fight.” Also, Australian officials lowered the outlook for the health of the Great Barrier Reef to “very poor,” saying warming oceans and other factors are killing coral.
Florida prepares for 'major' Hurricane Dorian
S2019 E273 - 10m 35s
Ten million people along the east coast of Florida could be at risk from Hurricane Dorian. The storm will reach the Bahamas Sunday, then hit Florida by Tuesday -- with Category 4 winds of 140 miles per hour. Judy Woodruff talks to Ed Rappaport, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, for the forecast, and Craig Fugate, a former FEMA administrator, about emergency preparation.
What’s behind rising tensions between Colombia and the FARC
S2019 E273 - 6m 50s
Colombia’s three-year-old peace deal may be coming apart. On Thursday, hardliners from the country’s main rebel group, the FARC, renewed the call to arms, claiming the Colombian government was not living up to its part of the agreement. The president elected last year, Ivan Duque, said during his campaign that the deal was too lenient. William Brangham talks to the Wilson Center’s Cynthia Arnson.
What N.J. voters are saying about Trump and impeachment
S2019 E273 - 5m 19s
When Congress adjourned for its late-summer recess, Democrats were deliberating over whether the House should move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Now, as lawmakers prepare to return to Washington, has the period spent at home with their constituents helped them make a decision? David Cruz of NJTV reports on the mixed messages New Jersey representatives received.
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