Previews + Extras
Border wall is not 'who we are,' says Rep. Thompson
S2019 E11 - 6m 25s
What’s the impact for national security when those who work to keep us safe aren’t getting paid? Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, says DHHS and TSA employees are still doing their jobs. He tells Judy Woodruff that a physical wall would conflict with American values and that it’s “unfortunate” the president is relying on fear to make policy.
Why mental illness 'should never be a crime'
S2019 E11 - 7m 14s
Jerri Clark’s son Calvin was in college when his erratic behavior began, eventually leading to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. His run-ins with law enforcement convinced Clark that medical and legal systems have very little tolerance for individuals with serious psychiatric issues. She shares her brief but spectacular take on why mental illness 'should never be a crime.'
Venezuela's Maduro begins 2nd term amidst an economic crisis
S2019 E11 - 4m 54s
Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in for a second term as Venezuela’s president amidst an economic crisis. In what used to be Latin America's wealthiest country, inflation has soared, clean water and electricity are in short supply and millions of residents have fled their homes. As Nick Schifrin reports, the U.S. has condemned Maduro as a "stooge" of socialism and imposed sanctions against him.
Evaluating Trump’s economic policies, 2 years in
S2019 E11 - 8m 5s
How have Trump’s economic policies fared during the first two years of his term? Paul Solman sits down with the president’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, to discuss recent stock market volatility, the Federal Reserve, tariffs, trade and whether the tax cut has delivered as much as was promised.
Is the government shutdown making American food unsafe?
S2019 E11 - 5m 52s
Due to the shutdown, the Food and Drug Administration has stopped safety inspections of foods such as fruits, vegetables and seafood, while inspectors overseeing meat and poultry production remain on the job without pay. What does this reduced monitoring mean for the safety of our nation's food supply? Sarah Sorscher of the Center for Science in the Public Interest joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
Shutdown impact: FBI pay, NTSB accident investigations
S2019 E11 - 2m 26s
As federal employees affected by the shutdown miss their first paycheck of the year, the FBI Agents Association warned the shutdown could indirectly jeopardize security clearances. Also, the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates accidents around the country soon after they happen, has had to indefinitely delay a number of those investigations. Judy Woodruff has the story.
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