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March 28, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

57m 46s

Thursday on the NewsHour, disgraced cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding investors. The sister of the American journalist jailed in Russia for a year speaks out about his detention. Plus, the legacy and impact of the late senator and vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman.

Extras and Features

  • Xochitl Gonzalez discusses anticipated new novel: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Xochitl Gonzalez discusses anticipated new novel

    S2024 E81 - 7m 6s

    A new novel takes on art and personal history, using fiction to explore the lives of both the author and an important art world figure. “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” is a tale of two women a generation apart. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Xochitl Gonzalez for our arts and canvas series, CANVAS.

  • Texas immigration law on hold as appeals court hears case: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Texas immigration law on hold as appeals court hears case

    S2024 E81 - 5m 22s

    After a series of legal back and forths, an immigration law in Texas is back in the hands of an appeals court. The law gives state officials the power to arrest migrants who they believe crossed into the U.S. illegally. A Supreme Court ruling allowed Texas to enforce the law, but a federal appeals court put it back on hold. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Gaige Davila of Texas Public Radio.

  • Trump candidate wins primary in race that may decide Senate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump candidate wins primary in race that may decide Senate

    S2024 E81 - 4m 51s

    One of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races is now set. Ohio businessman Bernie Moreno cruised to a victory in the state’s Republican primary after earning the backing of former President Donald Trump. He will take on incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in a race that could decide control of the Senate. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Karen Kasler of Ohio Statehouse News Bureau.

  • Miss. 'Goon Squad' case highlights abuse in rural areas: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Miss. 'Goon Squad' case highlights abuse in rural areas

    S2024 E81 - 6m 34s

    In Mississippi, six former officers are being sentenced for their roles in a series of brutal attacks. The self-proclaimed "Goon Squad" members pleaded guilty to assaulting two Black men by repeatedly shocking them with Tasers, sexually assaulting them with a sex toy and shooting one man in the face, nearly killing him. John Yang discussed the case with Brian Howey of Mississippi Today.

  • Agreement may not pass in time to avoid government shutdown: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Agreement may not pass in time to avoid government shutdown

    S2024 E81 - 8m 8s

    Much of the U.S. government is waiting to see if Congress manages to avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend. Lawmakers say they have struck a deal, but they do not have it in writing yet and they are running out of time. This comes on a busy day at the Capitol where Republicans again focused on their investigation of the Biden family. Lisa Desjardins reports.

  • China tightens grip on Hong Kong with law punishing dissent: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    China tightens grip on Hong Kong with law punishing dissent

    S2024 E81 - 9m 54s

    China criticized the West for questioning Hong Kong's new national security law. The once mostly autonomous city is now led by legislators entirely handpicked by Beijing and critics say Article 23 is a death blow to whatever independence the city still had. Nick Schifrin discussed the law and what it means for Hong Kong with Anna Kwok of the Hong Kong Democracy Council.

  • Supreme Court clears way for Texas to deport migrants: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Supreme Court clears way for Texas to deport migrants

    S2024 E80 - 2m 37s

    The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Texas to enforce a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and deport migrants who cross the border illegally. Challenges to the law are not over as the justices sent the case back to a lower court. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.

  • Climate researcher on record rise in ocean temperatures: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Climate researcher on record rise in ocean temperatures

    S2024 E80 - 6m 23s

    The World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert warning Tuesday about warming and climate change, saying 2024 is shaping up to be another record year. One of the many worries about how the planet is changing, thanks in part to human activity, is the record-shattering warming of the world’s oceans. William Brangham discussed more with John Abraham.

  • News Wrap: Other races get attention in state primaries: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Other races get attention in state primaries

    S2024 E80 - 5m 28s

    In our news wrap Tuesday, both candidates have clinched their presidential nominations but other races are getting attention as voters in five states vote in primaries, congressional negotiators worked on bills needed to avert a government shutdown, former Trump adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison and two former deputies in Mississippi were sentenced in the racist torture of two Black men.

  • Experts warn of 'imminent’ famine in Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Experts warn of 'imminent’ famine in Gaza

    S2024 E80 - 4m 59s

    More than half of North Gaza’s population is at risk of starvation and in southern Gaza, Rafah is projected to face famine by July. Israel says it places no restrictions on aid and blamed the humanitarian crisis on Hamas, but the UN has accused Israel of blocking assistance. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • 'Exvangelicals' explores why many are leaving the church: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'Exvangelicals' explores why many are leaving the church

    S2024 E80 - 7m 22s

    Evangelicals are an important, and influential, voting bloc for the Republican party, particularly in presidential elections. But NPR’s Sarah McCammon found many Americans are leaving the church and explores why in her new book, “The Exvangelicals.” McCammon joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what she discovered.

  • Social media influencers playing role in election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Social media influencers playing role in election

    S2024 E80 - 5m 56s

    Influencers on social media are playing a key role in President Biden’s re-election campaign. As young voters eschew traditional advertising, the campaign is using those with loyal online followings as conduits ahead of November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

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