May 2, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, police forcefully break up the UCLA encampment as arrests and protests against the war in Gaza spread to more college campuses. We hear from the niece of an Israeli American hostage nearly eight months after he was taken captive by Hamas. Plus, a closer look at this consequential Supreme Court term, the cases heard and the ideological divide on display.
Episodes
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May 2, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 - 57m 46s
Thursday on the NewsHour, police forcefully break up the UCLA encampment as arrests and protests against the war in Gaza spread to more college campuses. We hear from the niece of an Israeli American hostage nearly eight months after he was taken captive by Hamas. Plus, a closer look at this consequential Supreme Court term, the cases heard and the ideological divide on display.
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May 1, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 E123 - 56m 44s
May 1, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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April 30, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 E122 - 57m 46s
April 30, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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April 29, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 E121 - 57m 46s
April 29, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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April 28, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2024 E120 - 26m 45s
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, with cases of gut disorders on the rise, we look at how to sort through the good and the bad information to stay healthy. Then, why the soaring cost of cocoa may have chocolate lovers paying the price. Plus, how a powerful solar phenomenon has the potential to disable satellites and overpower electric grids.
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April 27, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2024 E119 - 26m 44s
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we examine the future of noncompete agreements after the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban the practice. Then, why Ecuador, once known as a major tourist destination, is now a hotbed for violence and turf wars. Plus, a new book explores the history of climate change, uncertainty about the planet’s future and a dose of hope for saving it.
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April 26, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 E118 - 57m 46s
April 26, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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April 25, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 E117 - 57m 46s
April 25, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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April 24, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 E116 - 57m 46s
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court weighs whether federal protections for emergency abortions override a near-total ban at the state level. After months of wrangling in the House, President Biden signs a major foreign aid package that includes tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine. Plus, we meet evangelical Christians in Ukraine caught in the crosshairs of Russia's invasion.
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April 23, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 E115 - 57m 46s
April 23, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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April 22, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
S2024 E114 - 57m 46s
April 22, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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April 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2024 E113 - 26m 44s
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we ask NATO’s Secretary General if the delayed U.S. aid to Ukraine is too late to make a difference. Then, how a Supreme Court case on laws limiting homeless encampments could reshape policy across the country. Plus, a look at the tensions in one Montana city over people experiencing homelessness camping in vehicles.
Extras and Features
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Innocent people jailed in El Salvador's gang crackdown
S2024 E45 - 9m 36s
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele was re-elected for a second term in a landslide win. Bukele has overseen a vast and brutal crackdown on gangs, transforming the nation from one of the deadliest to one of the safest in Latin America. But that peace has come at a cost with thousands of innocent people jailed. Amna Nawaz and producer Teresa Cebrian Aranda visited the country for this report.
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Biden warns Israel to protect Palestinians after deadly raid
S2024 E44 - 4m 42s
It has been a day of joy in Israel, a day of dread in Gaza and a day of warnings in Washington. Israeli troops rescued two hostages from Hamas militants in Rafah in an operation that Palestinian authorities say killed more than 70. Israel is now threatening to assault Rafah, but President Biden warned that the displaced Palestinians there must be protected. Nick Schifrin reports.
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The issues getting attention in New York special election
S2024 E44 - 4m 36s
House Republicans continue to struggle to conduct the basic functions of government, hindered by a thin majority and infighting within their ranks. Congress witnessed failed floor votes, two battles for the speaker’s gavel and the booting of former Rep. George Santos late last year. As Lisa Desjardins explains, the latest wrinkle will come Tuesday when Santos’ district gets its voice back.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on election to replace Santos
S2024 E44 - 9m 24s
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the impact of the special election to fill the seat of George Santos, congressional retirements and why President Biden's gaffes get more attention than Donald Trump's.
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The potential impact of Trump’s deportation agenda
S2024 E44 - 6m 6s
On the campaign trail this weekend, Donald Trump made clear that if elected president again, he’d pursue more extreme immigration policies, including mass deportations of millions of people. Laura Barrón-López joined Amna Nawaz to break down the potential impact of Trump’s agenda.
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'The Space Race' explores Black pioneers of NASA
S2024 E44 - 10m
A new documentary explores the little-known stories of the first Black pilots and engineers who were pioneers of NASA's space program. Geoff Bennett has this look at the film, “The Space Race,” which airs on the National Geographic Channel and is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Volker condemns Trump's comments on protecting NATO allies
S2024 E44 - 5m 56s
At a campaign event, Donald Trump claimed he told a NATO member that he would withhold U.S. help and encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want'' to countries that are “delinquent.” European leaders condemned the comments as reckless and dangerous. Amna Nawaz discussed the implications with Kurt Volker, the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine during the Trump administration.
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Communities embrace youth tackle football despite risks
S2024 E44 - 5m 46s
Football's troubles with concussions and injuries have been well chronicled. That's started to change feelings about tackle football for kids. But in some communities of color, the commitment and belief in youth football remains strong. Sapna Bansil reports from Lexington, Mississippi, in partnership with the Shirley Povich Center for Sports and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
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Once nearly eradicated, why syphilis is surging in the U.S.
S2024 E43 - 5m 53s
The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it’s been since the 1950s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Philip Chan, chief medical officer for Open Door Health and an associate professor at Brown University, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what’s behind the surge and what public health officials are doing about it.
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Curtis Chin on lessons from his family’s Chinese restaurant
S2024 E43 - 6m 27s
Curtis Chin spent a lot of his childhood at his family's Chinese restaurant in Detroit. At one point, he assumed that he, like his father and grandparents, would spend his life there. Instead, he became a writer and filmmaker. John Yang speaks with Chin about his memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” and lessons from his family’s restaurant that shaped his worldview.
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The growing ties between pro sports and sports betting
S2024 E43 - 6m 51s
Not long ago, professional sports avoided anything to do with gambling. But today in 2024, the Super Bowl is being played within sight of the Las Vegas Strip, and pro sports leagues and teams are raking in millions of dollars per year in partnership and ad revenue from sports betting companies. Andrew Brandt, director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law, joins John Yang to discuss.
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What to know about protests against the far-right in Germany
S2024 E42 - 5m 10s
For weeks, Germans have been flooding into streets, squares and parks, protesting the increasing influence of far-right parties. This comes as the leading far-right party in Germany suffered a narrow defeat in regional elections that were held in one of the party’s strongholds. POLITICO editor James Angelos joins Ali Rogin to discuss the impact of this increasingly tense political atmosphere.
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