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PBS NewsHour - Segments
‘The Devil Reached Toward the Sky’ documents motivation and development of the atomic bomb

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 9:08


The U.S. altered the course of history 80 years ago when it dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. It was an audacious move that ultimately led to the end of World War II. The motivation and secrecy surrounding its development and the devastating consequences of its use are the focus of a new oral history from Garrett Graff. He sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss “The Devil Reached Toward the Sky.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Gates Foundation pledges $2.5B for women’s health worldwide

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 6:59


The Gates Foundation has announced a new $2.5 billion pledge through 2030 for women’s health initiatives worldwide. It comes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting major research and aid directed at women and maternal health. Amna Nawaz discussed the goals of this new funding with Dr. Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundation's Gender Equality division. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
Gates Foundation pledges $2.5B for women’s health worldwide

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 6:59


The Gates Foundation has announced a new $2.5 billion pledge through 2030 for women’s health initiatives worldwide. It comes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting major research and aid directed at women and maternal health. Amna Nawaz discussed the goals of this new funding with Dr. Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundation's Gender Equality division. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks
Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s firing of labor statistics head after weak jobs report

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 11:06


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump fires the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs report, the White House surveys the humanitarian situation in Gaza today and former Vice President Harris makes her first television appearance since losing the election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s firing of labor statistics head after weak jobs report

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 11:06


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump fires the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs report, the White House surveys the humanitarian situation in Gaza today and former Vice President Harris makes her first television appearance since losing the election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s firing of labor statistics head after weak jobs report

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 11:06


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump fires the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs report, the White House surveys the humanitarian situation in Gaza today and former Vice President Harris makes her first television appearance since losing the election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Economist analyzes Trump’s trade deals as tariff deadline approaches

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:33


With hours to go before President Trump’s deadline, dozens of countries are facing the possibility of significant tariffs that could go into effect. But there’s uncertainty around the deadline as Trump announced a 90-day extension for Mexico. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jason Furman, an economics professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the former head of the Council of Economic Advisers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How Trump’s answers about his fallout with Epstein have evolved

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:27


As pressure continues for President Trump to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the president’s evolving answers about his relationship with Epstein, and why it ended, have raised more questions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julie Brown of the Miami Herald. Brown’s reporting in 2017 and 2018 led to sex trafficking charges against Epstein and identified nearly 80 of his victims. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: ‘Things need to change’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:36


A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and was one of those yes votes. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: ‘Things need to change’

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:36


A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and was one of those yes votes. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
How Trump’s answers about his fallout with Epstein have evolved

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:27


As pressure continues for President Trump to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the president’s evolving answers about his relationship with Epstein, and why it ended, have raised more questions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julie Brown of the Miami Herald. Brown’s reporting in 2017 and 2018 led to sex trafficking charges against Epstein and identified nearly 80 of his victims. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: ‘Things need to change’

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:36


A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and was one of those yes votes. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Economist analyzes Trump’s trade deals as tariff deadline approaches

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:33


With hours to go before President Trump’s deadline, dozens of countries are facing the possibility of significant tariffs that could go into effect. But there’s uncertainty around the deadline as Trump announced a 90-day extension for Mexico. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jason Furman, an economics professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the former head of the Council of Economic Advisers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 6:36


An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 6:36


An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Gaza experiencing ‘worst case’ scenario of famine, leading aid group warns

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:53


Israel's prime minister is facing growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians. A leading food crisis group is now warning of widespread famine in Gaza as deaths from starvation rise. Amna Nawaz reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Senators highlight importance of working across the aisle in mission to fight wildfires

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 11:15


With razor-thin GOP majorities in the House and Senate, many lawmakers are retreating to their political corners rather than seeking out compromise. But one bipartisan duo is bucking the trend, arguing their disaster prevention proposal can overcome political dysfunction. Amna Nawaz discussed that with Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah and Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Gaza experiencing ‘worst case’ scenario of famine, leading aid group warns

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:53


Israel's prime minister is facing growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians. A leading food crisis group is now warning of widespread famine in Gaza as deaths from starvation rise. Amna Nawaz reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Senators highlight importance of working across the aisle in mission to fight wildfires

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 11:15


With razor-thin GOP majorities in the House and Senate, many lawmakers are retreating to their political corners rather than seeking out compromise. But one bipartisan duo is bucking the trend, arguing their disaster prevention proposal can overcome political dysfunction. Amna Nawaz discussed that with Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah and Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
EU ambassador breaks down implications of U.S. trade deal: ‘We know where we are going’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 9:08


The announcement of the U.S.-European trade deal marks an important moment in President Trump’s larger battles over tariffs and trade. But it’s generating mixed reactions in Europe and in the U.S. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union’s ambassador to the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump’s trade deals and the economy

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 8:33


NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's trade deals, the debate over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Vice President Vance hits the road to sell the administration’s signature legislative achievement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday
Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump’s trade deals and the economy

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 8:33


NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's trade deals, the debate over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Vice President Vance hits the road to sell the administration’s signature legislative achievement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
EU ambassador breaks down implications of U.S. trade deal: ‘We know where we are going’

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 9:08


The announcement of the U.S.-European trade deal marks an important moment in President Trump’s larger battles over tariffs and trade. But it’s generating mixed reactions in Europe and in the U.S. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union’s ambassador to the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump’s trade deals and the economy

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 8:33


NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's trade deals, the debate over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Vice President Vance hits the road to sell the administration’s signature legislative achievement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NBC Meet the Press
July 27 — Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Thomas Massie, Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Lindsey Graham

NBC Meet the Press

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 47:33


Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) talk about their bipartisan push to release the Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defends the administration's handling of the Epstein issue. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-Ga.) discusses his calls to investigate former President Obama. Amna Nawaz, Peter Baker, Jeh Johnson and Carlos Curbelo join the roundtable.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Drip, drip: Trump team goes silent as new Epstein stories come out

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 42:32


New reporting breaks on Jeffrey Epstein's ties with Trump as NBC News reports that the White House is choosing silence as their best strategy amid the backlash. Then, top DOJ lawyer Todd Blanche meets with Epstein associate and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, and schedules a second visit with her tomorrow. Plus, Trump gets fact-checked live by Fed Chair Powell during the president's visit to the Fed's headquarters. Peter Baker, Amna Nawaz, Sam Stein, Joyce Vance, Steve Liesman, John Harwood, and Matt Goldstein join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What Columbia’s settlement with the Trump administration means for higher education

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:13


Columbia University and the Trump administration reached a deal that restores federal funding and research grant money to the university. As part of the agreement, Columbia will pay $200 million to the federal government. Amna Nawaz discussed the agreement and what it means for higher education with Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
‘We kept our promises’: Rep. Haridopolos touts GOP victories in Trump’s first 6 months

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:24


The House of Representatives is headed for the August recess after Speaker Johnson cut business short amid the political furor related to Jeffrey Epstein. House Democrats spent this week introducing amendments to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Epstein investigation. To discuss the political battle and GOP priorities, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Mike Haridopolos of Florida. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
‘We kept our promises’: Rep. Haridopolos touts GOP victories in Trump’s first 6 months

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:24


The House of Representatives is headed for the August recess after Speaker Johnson cut business short amid the political furor related to Jeffrey Epstein. House Democrats spent this week introducing amendments to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Epstein investigation. To discuss the political battle and GOP priorities, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Mike Haridopolos of Florida. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
What Columbia’s settlement with the Trump administration means for higher education

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:13


Columbia University and the Trump administration reached a deal that restores federal funding and research grant money to the university. As part of the agreement, Columbia will pay $200 million to the federal government. Amna Nawaz discussed the agreement and what it means for higher education with Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump’s connection with Epstein

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 7:56


President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Kevin Madden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 6:38


President Trump unveiled his approach to the development of AI. Surrounded by some of the biggest names in tech, he signed three executive orders. One targets what Trump called "ideological bias" in AI chatbots, another aims to make it easier to build massive AI data centers and the third encourages the export of American AI tech. Amna Nawaz discussed the implications with Will Oremus. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Science
What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters

PBS NewsHour - Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 6:38


President Trump unveiled his approach to the development of AI. Surrounded by some of the biggest names in tech, he signed three executive orders. One targets what Trump called "ideological bias" in AI chatbots, another aims to make it easier to build massive AI data centers and the third encourages the export of American AI tech. Amna Nawaz discussed the implications with Will Oremus. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump’s connection with Epstein

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 7:56


President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Kevin Madden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
As immigration courts face backlog, DOJ cuts dozens of judges

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 5:38


A key part of the Trump administration’s hardline immigration agenda is to deport immigrants without legal status more quickly. But there's a massive backlog in immigration courts and the Justice Department has fired or not renewed the contracts of dozens of judges. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ximena Bustillo of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
As immigration courts face backlog, DOJ cuts dozens of judges

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 5:38


A key part of the Trump administration’s hardline immigration agenda is to deport immigrants without legal status more quickly. But there's a massive backlog in immigration courts and the Justice Department has fired or not renewed the contracts of dozens of judges. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ximena Bustillo of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
O’Rourke says ‘we have to fight back’ as Trump pushes Texas to redraw congressional maps

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:25


Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman from El Paso. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
O’Rourke says ‘we have to fight back’ as Trump pushes Texas to redraw congressional maps

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:25


Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman from El Paso. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Palestinian American comedian uses humor to process the war in Gaza

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 6:56


Comedy has long been a way to bring a different, lighter lens to heavy topics. That holds true for Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid, who has taken to the stage to spotlight the pain of the war in Gaza. Amna Nawaz sat down with Obeid for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks
Brooks and Capehart on the federal response to the Texas flooding disaster

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 11:25


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the federal response to the flooding disaster in Texas, another round of tariff threats from President Trump and reflections on the life and career of David Gergen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Brooks and Capehart on the federal response to the Texas flooding disaster

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 11:25


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the federal response to the flooding disaster in Texas, another round of tariff threats from President Trump and reflections on the life and career of David Gergen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Trump tours catastrophic flood damage in central Texas, defends state and federal response

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 2:56


President Trump and the first lady visited central Texas on Friday, surveying the catastrophic damage and offering comfort to families who lost loved ones in last week's floods. The death toll stands at 120 and at least 160 people are missing. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Measles cases surge to highest levels in over 30 years, CDC data shows

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 5:40


CDC data shows 2025 is now the worst year for measles cases in this country in more than three decades. More than 150 people have been hospitalized due to the growing outbreak and three have died, including two unvaccinated children in Texas. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Adam Ratner, author of "Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Plans for a flood warning system fell apart in Kerr County, leaving it vulnerable

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 6:13


The search for bodies continued nearly a week after deadly flooding in Texas. With 121 people confirmed dead and at least 161 still missing, officials there are facing scrutiny. The National Weather Service issued several watches and warnings before midnight on July 3, but local officials appeared unaware of the catastrophe until later in the morning. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Neena Satija. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
DNC chair on the path to winning back voters and lessons Democrats can learn from Mamdani

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 7:56


Democratic Party officials are looking at the Big Beautiful Bill as a political gift and hoping voters view cuts to social spending negatively. But the party faces challenges ahead of the midterms, including a Republican trifecta and a base questioning if party leadership is doing enough to challenge President Trump. Amna Nawaz discussed where the party goes next with DNC Chair Ken Martin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Breaking down what’s in Trump’s big policy act and how it will affect Americans

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 6:37


It has been a week since Congress passed the Republicans' major budget act. But what’s in it and how it will affect Americans' day-to-day lives remains a mystery to most. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins read the nearly 900-page law and joined Amna Nawaz to help make sense of it all. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Christine Brennan’s new book ‘On Her Game’ chronicles rise of Caitlin Clark

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 7:51


From college stardom at Iowa to shattering attendance records and becoming a top financial driver for the WNBA, Caitlin Clark’s rise has also come with its fair share of controversy. Clark is in many ways just getting started and a new book takes a deeper look at how she got there. Amna Nawaz spoke with Christine Brennan about “On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How local groups are aiding recovery efforts after devastating Texas floods

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 5:49


For a closer look at how people on the ground in Texas are managing the flooding crisis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. That group has been collecting donations through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help recovery efforts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
New book ‘2024’ offers inside look at twists and turns of the presidential election

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 7:36


Journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf are out with a new book unpacking the twists and turns of the 2024 presidential election. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with insiders, the book offers a revealing look at the circumstances that led to Trump’s return. Amna Nawaz spoke with the writers about “2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump spending bill despite concerns it would put U.S. on “more perilous” fiscal path

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 42:21


JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote as Senate narrowly passes Trump's massive spending bill. Then, from healthcare cuts to potentially higher interest rates: what Trump's spending bill could mean for you. Plus, the jury continues deliberating after reaching partial verdict on four out of five counts in Sean Combs trial. Jeff Mason, Amna Nawaz, Dave Weigel, Natasha Sarin, David Gura, Matthew Dowd, and Charles Coleman Jr. join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.