Rob Reiner on Norman Lear's groundbreaking career and legacy
Norman Lear, the groundbreaking TV producer and writer, died Tuesday at the age of 101. He revolutionized primetime television with a string of hits, dominating the airwaves in the 70s and 80s, and showcased political and social issues of the day in a way not done before. Rob Reiner, one of the stars of "All in the Family," joined Jeffrey Brown to discuss Lear's legacy.
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UN warns of apocalyptic crisis as Gaza fighting intensifies
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Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza's second largest city, forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee and making it more difficult to deliver aid. The UN says nearly 1.9 million people, over 80 percent of Gaza's population, have been displaced by the war. They're now crowded into small areas with the humanitarian situation worsening by the day. Amna Nawaz reports.
The scientific impact of the International Space Station
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This week marks the 25th anniversary of when astronauts first entered the beginnings of the International Space Station. A quarter of a century later, the station is manned by seven international crew members and has become an iconic and important part of space history. But the celebration is bittersweet as the ISS is set to be decommissioned. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Miles O’Brien.
Sen. Durbin discusses deadlock over Ukraine, Israel aid
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Days of tension on Capitol Hill culminated Wednesday with Republicans rejecting a measure to move ahead on additional funding for Ukraine and Israel. GOP lawmakers insisted that aid be paired with major changes to border security. Now, the assistance for Ukraine is stalled until Congress finds a way forward. Amna Nawaz discussed the debate with Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
New book explores U.S. evangelicals and political extremism
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White evangelical voters helped Donald Trump win the White House in 2016 and stuck by him in 2020. Political journalist Tim Alberta sought to find out why, as that support is largely inconsistent with basic Christian values. His new book, “The Kingdom, The Power and the Glory,” offers a view of how GOP politics are transforming and fracturing the church. Alberta discussed more with Geoff Bennett.
How the pandemic made public health politically charged
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Just over 15 percent of American adults have gotten the latest COVID booster. Demand for the vaccine has dropped sharply since it was first introduced at the height of the pandemic. That's partly because the government's response to COVID-19 has been so politically charged. Judy Woodruff discussed that with public health experts for her series, America at a Crossroads.
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