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April 18, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

57m 46s

Thursday on the NewsHour, after some setbacks, the jury in the Donald Trump hush money trial is filled. The U.S. and Britain target Iran with new sanctions as the world waits for Israel's response to the weekend drone attack. Plus, scientists sound the alarm as warming waters trigger massive bleaching of the world's coral reefs.

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  • A Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning

    S2024 E94 - 3m 13s

    Joan Wicks is a sixth-grade humanities teacher in Los Angeles who helped her students rebound from COVID learning loss through her devotion and advocacy. The school was recently recognized with the California Distinguished Schools Award. Wicks shares her Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning.

  • Buttigieg on federal role in rebuilding Baltimore bridge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Buttigieg on federal role in rebuilding Baltimore bridge

    S2024 E94 - 8m 23s

    A massive operation is underway at the site of the deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore. Crews are undertaking painstaking tasks, removing sharp twisted steel and concrete debris from the port. No one knows yet how long it will take to clean up the wreckage and open the channel. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will play a key role in all of this and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.

  • New book explores evolving role of America's First Ladies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New book explores evolving role of America's First Ladies

    S2024 E94 - 6m 23s

    Part policy messenger, part campaign whisperer, part style icon. Expectations of America's First Lady shift with each administration. In her new book, "American Woman The Transformation of the Modern First Lady from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden," Katie Rogers explores how each wife has brought something unique to this ever-changing role. Laura Barrón-López sat down with Rogers to discuss more.

  • Anera pauses Gaza aid after Israeli strike on WCK workers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anera pauses Gaza aid after Israeli strike on WCK workers

    S2024 E94 - 6m 4s

    American Near East Refugee Aid, or Anera, paused operations in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven members of the World Central Kitchen. For the last 6 months, Anera has been delivering medicine, water and food in Gaza, including some 150,000 meals a day. Sean Carroll, the group's president and CEO, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his concerns.

  • Israeli strike killing 7 WCK aid workers sparks outrage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Israeli strike killing 7 WCK aid workers sparks outrage

    S2024 E94 - 4m 15s

    There have been few incidents in six months of war in Gaza that created the level of outrage that leaders across three continents expressed Tuesday. It comes after an Israeli strike killed seven members of Chef Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen aid organization, including one American-Canadian dual citizen. Israel called the killings unintended and vowed to investigate. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • A look at the investigations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A look at the investigations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs

    S2024 E94 - 5m 42s

    Federal authorities are investigating allegations of sexual trafficking by Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. The music mogul is already facing a series of civil lawsuits from several women, and at least one man, alleging he either assaulted, abused or trafficked them. Combs has denied all allegations. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Sidney Madden of NPR and co-host of its podcast "Louder Than A Riot."

  • Artist fuses design, accessory to create art you can carry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Artist fuses design, accessory to create art you can carry

    S2024 E93 - 5m 21s

    One artist has taken popular designer handbags to a whole new level by transforming the accessories into artwork. Instead of his creations hanging on the wall, Kent Stetson decided to put them right in your hand. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • 'Havana syndrome' investigator on linking Russia to attacks: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'Havana syndrome' investigator on linking Russia to attacks

    S2024 E93 - 6m 4s

    For the last decade, American diplomatic, law enforcement and intelligence personnel have suffered grievous injuries in the line of duty. Many say they felt attacked by debilitating waves of sound and pressure known as "Havana syndrome." Sunday, 60 Minutes reported more on this story, and assigned blame to Russia. Geoff Bennett discussed that report with retired Army Lt. Col. Gregory Edgreen.

  • Gov. Whitmer on efforts to protect reproductive rights: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gov. Whitmer on efforts to protect reproductive rights

    S2024 E93 - 7m 40s

    Since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, Democratic leaders have worked to protect reproductive rights in their states. In Michigan, voters enshrined abortion rights in the state’s constitution. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for several reproductive rights measures and signed new laws protecting IVF and decriminalizing surrogacy contracts. Whitmer joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on abortion motivating voters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on abortion motivating voters

    S2024 E93 - 9m 20s

    NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including how abortion rights could help President Biden motivate voters, House Speaker Mike Johnson signals a vote on Ukraine aid will come next week and the Biden campaign courts disaffected Republicans.

  • News Wrap: Israel withdraws from Gaza hospital after battle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Israel withdraws from Gaza hospital after battle

    S2024 E93 - 5m 17s

    In our news wrap Monday, Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, after a two-week battle that left much of the area in ruins, Turkey's political opposition is celebrating sweeping wins in Sunday's local elections and most fast food workers in California will earn $20 an hour after the state's new minimum wage law took effect.

  • State laws create disparities in access to food benefits: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    State laws create disparities in access to food benefits

    S2024 E93 - 9m 17s

    SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is one of the nation’s largest welfare programs helping to feed more than 40 million low-income Americans. But for people in need, what that assistance looks like, and who can access it, varies greatly across the country. Laura Barrón-Lopez and producer Maea Lenei Buhre report for our series, America’s Safety Net.

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    Apr 20

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Saturday
    Apr 20

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    Saturday
    Apr 20

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    Monday
    Apr 22

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

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

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

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

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

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Wednesday
    Apr 24

    1 Hour

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