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PBS NewsHour - Segments
Volunteers provide relief and restore hope for Texas flood victims

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 6:00


As cleanup operations from the catastrophic flooding continue in Texas, the number of people missing stands at three. Local officials say that many of the individuals initially reported missing have been found safe. The tragedy killed at least 135 people, and volunteers have been crucial to the ongoing recovery efforts while larger questions of accountability linger. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 5:01


For decades, the National Cancer Institute has spearheaded breakthrough advancements against the disease. Cancer deaths have been reduced by a third since the 1990s, but now the world’s premier cancer institute is in the midst of a fierce battle over its future. William Brangham speaks with Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 5:01


For decades, the National Cancer Institute has spearheaded breakthrough advancements against the disease. Cancer deaths have been reduced by a third since the 1990s, but now the world’s premier cancer institute is in the midst of a fierce battle over its future. William Brangham speaks with Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts ‘shortsighted,’ but vows ‘we will continue’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 7:42


Congress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's most acclaimed filmmakers, Ken Burns. His documentaries covered subjects like the Civil War, baseball, Vietnam, country music and more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
IRS to share personal data with immigration agents to aid deportation efforts

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 5:42


The Trump administration is giving personal data to immigration authorities to aid its crackdown. The AP reported ICE is getting access to Medicaid data and ProPublica found the IRS is building a program that would give immigration agents unprecedented access to sensitive taxpayer data, including home addresses. William Brangham discussed more with Christopher Bing of ProPublica. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is ‘devastating to patients’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 6:44


Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, a key provision that prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding has already been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. William Brangham discussed the legal challenge with Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is ‘devastating to patients’

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 6:44


Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, a key provision that prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding has already been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. William Brangham discussed the legal challenge with Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts ‘shortsighted,’ but vows ‘we will continue’

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 7:42


Congress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's most acclaimed filmmakers, Ken Burns. His documentaries covered subjects like the Civil War, baseball, Vietnam, country music and more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is ‘devastating to patients’

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 6:44


Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, a key provision that prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding has already been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. William Brangham discussed the legal challenge with Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
IRS to share personal data with immigration agents to aid deportation efforts

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 5:42


The Trump administration is giving personal data to immigration authorities to aid its crackdown. The AP reported ICE is getting access to Medicaid data and ProPublica found the IRS is building a program that would give immigration agents unprecedented access to sensitive taxpayer data, including home addresses. William Brangham discussed more with Christopher Bing of ProPublica. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat
Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts ‘shortsighted,’ but vows ‘we will continue’

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 7:42


Congress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's most acclaimed filmmakers, Ken Burns. His documentaries covered subjects like the Civil War, baseball, Vietnam, country music and more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Idaho farmer calls for new look at immigration policy amid raids

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 6:57


President Trump’s immigration enforcement is being felt across the country. Arrests have gone up in every state and more than doubled in 38 states. The biggest increase is happening in Idaho, where ICE has made more than 300 arrests. Farmer Shay Myers, who grows onions and other vegetables in Idaho, joined William Brangham to discuss his immigrant workforce. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Canadian tourism to U.S. drops dramatically amid Trump’s harsh rhetoric

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 7:46


Canada sends more tourists to America than any other country. Last year, Canadians made over 20 million visits to the U.S. and spent more than $20 billion. But this year, many are avoiding U.S. travel. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Rural public media at risk as Congress moves toward funding cut

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 6:06


Among the programs targeted for cuts in the White House rescissions package is the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It's the independent nonprofit created by Congress to distribute federal funds to more than 1,500 noncommercial TV and radio stations. Tom Abbott of public radio station KFSK in Petersburg, Alaska, joined William Brangham to discuss what’s at stake for rural stations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Syria and Druze minority agree to new ceasefire after Israeli strikes on Damascus

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 3:13


Some Syrian military units are withdrawing from the southern city of Suwayda after days of deadly fighting. Secretary of State Rubio announced late Wednesday that all parties, including Israel, agreed to a ceasefire. But the day began with Israeli strikes in Syria's capital, part of an operation it claimed was to protect a minority group in Syria it considers an ally. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Syria and Druze minority agree to new ceasefire after Israeli strikes on Damascus

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 3:13


Some Syrian military units are withdrawing from the southern city of Suwayda after days of deadly fighting. Secretary of State Rubio announced late Wednesday that all parties, including Israel, agreed to a ceasefire. But the day began with Israeli strikes in Syria's capital, part of an operation it claimed was to protect a minority group in Syria it considers an ally. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Idaho farmer calls for new look at immigration policy amid raids

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 6:57


President Trump’s immigration enforcement is being felt across the country. Arrests have gone up in every state and more than doubled in 38 states. The biggest increase is happening in Idaho, where ICE has made more than 300 arrests. Farmer Shay Myers, who grows onions and other vegetables in Idaho, joined William Brangham to discuss his immigrant workforce. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Rural public media at risk as Congress moves toward funding cut

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 6:06


Among the programs targeted for cuts in the White House rescissions package is the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It's the independent nonprofit created by Congress to distribute federal funds to more than 1,500 noncommercial TV and radio stations. Tom Abbott of public radio station KFSK in Petersburg, Alaska, joined William Brangham to discuss what’s at stake for rural stations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 6:40


A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of President Trump’s tariffs. It will play into decisions by the Federal Reserve about when and whether to cut interest rates and comes as the president and his team have ramped up their pressure campaign on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. William Brangham discussed more with David Wessel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Air India crash report raises questions about mental health care for pilots

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 6:23


New and troubling questions are emerging about what caused the Air India crash that killed 260 people. A preliminary investigation ruled out mechanical issues and found that the plane's fuel cutoff switches had been flipped seconds after takeoff. Experts believe it’s most likely that one of the pilots was responsible. William Brangham discussed more with aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Will Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine help end Russia’s invasion? Experts weigh in

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:38


In announcing a new weapons package for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Putin, President Trump reversed his previous stance towards Russia’s invasion. But will the weapons have the intended effect for Ukraine, or does the deadline give Russia weeks more to continue its onslaught? William Brangham has views from Kimberly Kagan and Jennifer Kavanagh. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Projects bringing water to drought-ridden land could end with USAID’s dismantling

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:56


As the Trump administration ends USAID's mission, a project to bring water to drought-ridden lands is now in peril. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, William Brangham and producer Molly Knight Raskin traveled to a community in central Kenya to look at the legacy of American foreign aid. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Will Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine help end Russia’s invasion? Experts weigh in

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:38


In announcing a new weapons package for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Putin, President Trump reversed his previous stance towards Russia’s invasion. But will the weapons have the intended effect for Ukraine, or does the deadline give Russia weeks more to continue its onslaught? William Brangham has views from Kimberly Kagan and Jennifer Kavanagh. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Air India crash report raises questions about mental health care for pilots

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 6:23


New and troubling questions are emerging about what caused the Air India crash that killed 260 people. A preliminary investigation ruled out mechanical issues and found that the plane's fuel cutoff switches had been flipped seconds after takeoff. Experts believe it’s most likely that one of the pilots was responsible. William Brangham discussed more with aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Projects bringing water to drought-ridden land could end with USAID’s dismantling

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:56


As the Trump administration ends USAID's mission, a project to bring water to drought-ridden lands is now in peril. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, William Brangham and producer Molly Knight Raskin traveled to a community in central Kenya to look at the legacy of American foreign aid. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 6:40


A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of President Trump’s tariffs. It will play into decisions by the Federal Reserve about when and whether to cut interest rates and comes as the president and his team have ramped up their pressure campaign on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. William Brangham discussed more with David Wessel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Projects bringing water to drought-ridden land could end with USAID’s dismantling

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:56


As the Trump administration ends USAID's mission, a project to bring water to drought-ridden lands is now in peril. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, William Brangham and producer Molly Knight Raskin traveled to a community in central Kenya to look at the legacy of American foreign aid. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 7:33


NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the White House effort to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media and the public opinion on immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
A look at the split in Trump’s base over the Epstein files

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 2:58


The handling of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s case continues to roil the MAGA world. After repeatedly claiming there were scandalous, criminal details about Epstein being hidden from the public, some of those same people are now saying there’s nothing to see. But key figures from the president’s base allege that a cover-up continues. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 7:24


The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future. William Brangham discussed more with former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 7:33


NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the White House effort to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media and the public opinion on immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
A look at the split in Trump’s base over the Epstein files

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 2:58


The handling of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s case continues to roil the MAGA world. After repeatedly claiming there were scandalous, criminal details about Epstein being hidden from the public, some of those same people are now saying there’s nothing to see. But key figures from the president’s base allege that a cover-up continues. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 7:33


NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the White House effort to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media and the public opinion on immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 7:24


The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future. William Brangham discussed more with former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How the toy industry is feeling the effects of Trump’s tariffs

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 6:21


President Trump is dialing up the pressure on several countries in pursuit of trade deals. Trump dismissed a warning from Hasbro’s CEO that toy prices will rise if the U.S. continues to hike tariffs. William Brangham discussed the tariffs and their impact with Jay Foreman, CEO Basic Fun, which sells toys like Tonka trucks, Care Bears and Lite Brite. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How Trump’s tariff threats could impact relationship between U.S. and Asian allies

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 5:44


President Trump is ratcheting up trade negotiations by threatening to place much higher tariffs on several countries. Most of the 14 countries targeted are in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners and staunchest allies. William Brangham discusses the implications this will have on the relationship between America and its Asian allies with Wendy Cutler. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
How Trump’s tariff threats could impact relationship between U.S. and Asian allies

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 5:44


President Trump is ratcheting up trade negotiations by threatening to place much higher tariffs on several countries. Most of the 14 countries targeted are in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners and staunchest allies. William Brangham discusses the implications this will have on the relationship between America and its Asian allies with Wendy Cutler. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Texas flooding death toll surpasses 100 as hope for finding survivors fades

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 9:17


Hopes are dimming of finding survivors from the flash floods that deluged central Texas. At least 95 people, including 28 children, were killed in some of the deadliest floods to hit this country in decades. Dozens of people are still unaccounted for, including at least 10 girls. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Chicago sees historic drop in violent crime during first half of 2025

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 5:12


The city of Chicago saw a historic drop in homicides in the first half of the year, a trend that has largely been mirrored nationwide. For a deeper look at the state of violent crime in the U.S., William Brangham spoke with Jeff Asher. His Real-Time Crime Index compiles data from hundreds of law enforcement agencies nationwide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How businesses and manufacturers will benefit from Trump’s big bill

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 5:19


Among the big winners with President Trump's bill are corporations and small businesses. The bill would make permanent the tax breaks from his first term, expand provisions on expenses and itemizations and allow companies to deduct the cost of new manufacturing plants. For a business perspective, William Brangham spoke with Jay Timmons of the National Association of Manufacturers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Why Republicans once staunchly opposed to Trump’s bill changed their minds

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 5:58


For more on how Republicans, even those who were staunchly opposed to the so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill," have since come around, William Brangham spoke with Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist and publisher of The Bulwark. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
How businesses and manufacturers will benefit from Trump’s big bill

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 5:19


Among the big winners with President Trump's bill are corporations and small businesses. The bill would make permanent the tax breaks from his first term, expand provisions on expenses and itemizations and allow companies to deduct the cost of new manufacturing plants. For a business perspective, William Brangham spoke with Jay Timmons of the National Association of Manufacturers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Why Republicans once staunchly opposed to Trump’s bill changed their minds

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 5:58


For more on how Republicans, even those who were staunchly opposed to the so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill," have since come around, William Brangham spoke with Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist and publisher of The Bulwark. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Ghana struggles to fight disease and poverty without vital U.S. aid

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 10:37


A new study in The Lancet suggests that cuts to USAID could result in the death of 14 million people over the next five years. Ghana has long been seen as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, but it still struggles with poverty and serious health problems, especially in rural areas. William Brangham reports on what ending USAID will mean for people who live there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Ghana struggles to fight disease and poverty without vital U.S. aid

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 10:37


A study in The Lancet suggests that cuts to USAID could result in the death of 14 million people over the next five years. Ghana has long been seen as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, but it still struggles with poverty and serious health problems, especially in rural areas. With the support of The Pulitzer Center, William Brangham reports on what ending aid will mean for people there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How a new twice-yearly drug is prompting hopes of curbing HIV cases

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 7:18


The FDA has approved a breakthrough preventative treatment for HIV that could change the course of the AIDS epidemic. But deep cuts to health initiatives could hinder the rollout. Lenacapavir not only offers nearly 100 percent protection from HIV, but people only need two injections per year. William Brangham discussed more with Mitchell Warren of the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
How a new twice-yearly drug is prompting hopes of curbing HIV cases

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 7:18


The FDA has approved a breakthrough preventative treatment for HIV that could change the course of the AIDS epidemic. But deep cuts to health initiatives could hinder the rollout. Lenacapavir not only offers nearly 100 percent protection from HIV, but people only need two injections per year. William Brangham discussed more with Mitchell Warren of the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
New York City mayoral primary could forecast the future for Democrats

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 8:30


Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the primary that will determine which of the 11 Democrats running will take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams in November. The race has shaped up as a contest between a well-known establishment figure seeking a political comeback and a rising young democratic socialist, who has mounted an unexpected challenge. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Understanding the root causes and possible solutions for rising political violence

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 6:06


Violence has become an unwelcome reality in American politics – from this weekend’s murders in Minnesota to the congressional baseball practice shooting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. To better understand violence and its root causes and potential solutions, William Brangham speaks with Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Professor at American University and an expert on violent extremism. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Republican colleague remembers murdered Minnesota lawmaker

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 9:24


Federal and state officials are bringing multiple charges including murder against the suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers, who were attacked this weekend along with their spouses. State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed. Lisa Demuth, Republican speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, joins William Brangham for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders