Previews + Extras
News Wrap: Mexico says tariffs won't help with immigration
S2019 E171 - 3m 53s
In our news wrap Monday, Mexican officials say President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexican imports could actually hurt Mexico's efforts to curb illegal immigration to the U.S. by causing economic instability and reducing Mexico’s ability to address migration flows. Also, U.S. health officials warned the nation’s measles outbreak has grown, to a total of 981 cases so far this year.
How Trump's UK state visit is breaking norms
S2019 E171 - 4m 48s
Even before he landed at Buckingham Palace, President Trump had caused a stir in the United Kingdom. Crowds gathered to protest the state visit by Trump, who recently renewed his feud with London’s mayor, insulted a member of the royal family and shattered diplomatic protocol by weighing in on British politics. Yamiche Alcindor reports on political fragility in the UK during Trump's trip.
How to receive a compliment, according to Esme Weijun Wang
S2019 E171 - 2m 39s
Esme Weijun Wang is the author of “The Collected Schizophrenias.” Although she was known as an overachiever growing up, Wang always focused on the mistakes she made rather than the successes and praise she accumulated. She offers her humble opinion on why we, especially women, should pay more attention to compliments compared to criticism.
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump tariffs, 2020 primaries
S2019 E171 - 8m 52s
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest in politics, including how primary campaigning has become more national, the changing role of California, an interview with Jared Kushner and why President Trump’s trade war with Mexico could have such a big impact.
Why Virginia Beach mass shooting is different from others
S2019 E171 - 6m 43s
In Virginia Beach, thousands of city employees gathered Monday to mourn friends and colleagues killed in Friday’s mass shooting at a government building. Police haven’t yet shared a motive for the attack but have revealed details about the shooter's weapon. Amna Nawaz talks to former Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about what made this shooting different and how the law should react.
Why California is luring 2020 Democrats to campaign there
S2019 E171 - 2m 37s
Over the weekend, California played host to 14 Democrats running for president in 2020. With its primary three months earlier than normal, the state is poised to play a bigger role in shaping the nominating process for the Democratic Party. Many candidates were warmly received at California’s Democratic convention, but some pushed back on the party’s most progressive ideas. Amna Nawaz reports.
Inside the Mueller report, coordinated Russian interference
S2019 E171 - 6m 17s
The 448-page Mueller report contains copious detail about how Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, both by using social media to influence American voters with misinformation and by hacking into the Clinton campaign’s computers. Russian operatives also connected with WikiLeaks to release the stolen material. Lisa Desjardins and William Brangham share some of the key findings.
Sudanese military kills dozens with crackdown on protesters
S2019 E171 - 4m 21s
Sudanese security forces attacked a protest camp in the country’s capital Monday, opening fire, torching tents and killing dozens of people. The months-old sit-in protest forced out Sudan’s ruler in April, but since then, negotiations around what government will succeed him have stalled. John Yang talks to Michael Georgy of Reuters about what sparked the crackdown and what’s at stake.
Similar Shows
The Race Epidemic
News and Public Affairs
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan
News and Public Affairs
Power Over Parkinson's 2
News and Public Affairs
Social Security & You with Mary Beth Franklin
News and Public Affairs
Idea Channel
News and Public Affairs
Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations
News and Public Affairs
Go-Go City: Displacement and Protest in Washington, DC
News and Public Affairs
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
News and Public Affairs
Retro Report on PBS
News and Public Affairs
Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took On Putin
News and Public Affairs
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.