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May 20, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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May 20, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Episodes

  • April 24, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address

    2h 14m

    Seeking reelection, President Joe Biden will use his State of the Union address to tout his first three years in office. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS NewsHour's special coverage of the speech with our panel of experts, including Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart.

  • Super Tuesday 2024 - PBS NewsHour special coverage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Super Tuesday 2024 - PBS NewsHour special coverage

    26m 45s

    Super Tuesday, the biggest primary election day of the 2024 cycle, has arrived and voters in 16 states and one U.S. territory are casting their ballots. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennet host PBS NewsHour's special coverage with our panel of analysts.

Extras and Features

  • Artist's exhibition canceled after criticizing Gaza war: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Artist's exhibition canceled after criticizing Gaza war

    S2024 E61 - 9m 22s

    As with universities around the country, some arts institutions have been roiled by tensions in the ongoing war in the Middle East. One controversy has unfolded at the Art Museum of Indiana University where an internationally prominent Palestinian American artist was scheduled to have her first American retrospective this month. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and canvas series, CANVAS.

  • Biden, Trump border visits highlight conflicting policies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden, Trump border visits highlight conflicting policies

    S2024 E61 - 7m 55s

    President Biden and former President Trump made separate visits to two towns along the southern border as immigration becomes a key issue ahead of the November election. Laura Barrón-López reports from Brownsville, Texas.

  • A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of nature: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of nature

    S2024 E61 - 2m 42s

    Akiima Price has dedicated her life to getting people outdoors. As founder of The Friends of Anacostia Park in Washington, D.C., she aims to improve the park and the lives of those who live in the community. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on the power of nature.

  • More than 100 killed in Gaza while getting aid from convoy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    More than 100 killed in Gaza while getting aid from convoy

    S2024 E61 - 4m 33s

    The health ministry in Gaza says 30,000 people there have died in 146 days of war. That grim threshold was crossed after more than 100 died while trying to pull aid from trucks. The U.N. says more than half a million people are “one step away” from famine. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing.

  • Women share experiences with IVF and views on Ala. ruling: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Women share experiences with IVF and views on Ala. ruling

    S2024 E61 - 8m 39s

    Lawmakers in Alabama are working to quickly pass bills to protect IVF clinics and providers after a state Supreme Court decision ruled that an embryo created through IVF should be considered a person. We hear from women who are affected by the ruling and Amna Nawaz discusses the effort to save IVF with Barbara Collura of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.

  • How governors are working on solutions amid polarization: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How governors are working on solutions amid polarization

    S2024 E60 - 11m 7s

    At a time of intense polarization across the country and bitter partisan battles in Washington, some of the nation’s governors are attempting to find a way forward to solve their own states’ problems. Judy Woodruff sat down with two governors from opposing sides to talk about their call to disagree better. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads.

  • Democratic, Republican strategists on early primary results: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Democratic, Republican strategists on early primary results

    S2024 E60 - 8m 38s

    President Biden's and former President Trump's victories in Michigan further shored up an election rematch. Trump won with 68% of the GOP vote while Biden locked down 81% with some Democratic voters casting uncommitted ballots in protest of the handling of the war in Gaza. Geoff Bennett discussed the results with Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir.

  • Teacher uses mariachi to connect students to Mexican culture: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Teacher uses mariachi to connect students to Mexican culture

    S2024 E60 - 2m 53s

    The rhythm of mariachi music is known worldwide and becoming even more so. Music teacher Susana Diaz-Lopez shares her insights on its growth and impact in the Austin area. From cultural connections to musical exploration, her students find their place in and out of school. Our Student Reporting Labs academy fellows produced this story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • Supreme Court to decide if Trump is immune from prosecution: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Supreme Court to decide if Trump is immune from prosecution

    S2024 E60 - 3m 26s

    The Supreme Court says it will hear arguments over whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The justices set oral arguments for the week of April 22. Trump’s pending trial in a federal court in Washington will remain on hold until then. William Brangham reports.

  • Yellen on state of the economy, importance of Ukraine aid: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Yellen on state of the economy, importance of Ukraine aid

    S2024 E60 - 7m 14s

    The Congressional funding deal reached Wednesday will avert a government shutdown for at least a week. Amna Nawaz discussed those negotiations. the overall state of the economy and aid for Ukraine with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

  • Congressional leaders agree on deal to avert shutdown: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Congressional leaders agree on deal to avert shutdown

    S2024 E60 - 6m 28s

    It was a swirl of news at the Capitol Wednesday where the top four leaders in Congress agreed on a deal to avert a government shutdown for at least a week. That came after GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell announced he will step down from leadership this fall. House Republicans also made headlines by questioning Hunter Biden behind closed doors. Lisa Desjardins reports.

  • News Wrap: High winds help wildfires spread in Texas: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: High winds help wildfires spread in Texas

    S2024 E60 - 4m 29s

    In our news wrap Wednesday, high winds pushed wildfires across the Texas Panhandle and one grew into the second largest in state history, the Supreme Court will decide whether to uphold a ban on bump stocks, the leader of Hamas claims his group will consider making concessions in the Gaza cease-fire talks and loved ones of Alexei Navalny will hold a funeral for him on Friday in Moscow.

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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Tuesday
    May 21

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Thursday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Thursday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Thursday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Thursday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Thursday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Thursday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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