Episodios

  • News Wrap: Utah Gov. Cox shares more details about suspected Kirk shooter

    News Wrap: Utah Gov. Cox shares more details about suspected Kirk shooter
    Sep 14 2025
    In our news wrap Sunday, Utah’s governor shared new details about the suspected shooter in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the airspace around Poland is being closely monitored after last week’s Russian drone incursion, a few hundred Ebola vaccines reached southern Congo amid an outbreak, and Qatar hosts a summit to consider a response to Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    3 m
  • Southern Lebanon residents describe hardships under Israeli military occupation

    Southern Lebanon residents describe hardships under Israeli military occupation
    Sep 14 2025
    As it intensifies its war in Gaza, Israel also remains in a simmering conflict on its northern border with Lebanon. Under a ceasefire agreement, Israel was supposed to withdraw from the area in January. But its military recently expanded its presence, saying that Hezbollah was in violation of the terms and an active threat. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • The key issues that drove Gen Z protests that toppled Nepal’s government

    The key issues that drove Gen Z protests that toppled Nepal’s government
    Sep 14 2025
    Nepal finds new calm this weekend with the appointment of an interim prime minister, following an extraordinary week of violence. More than 70 people died after anti-corruption protests led to police clashes and government buildings being set aflame. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Alex Travelli, a South Asia business correspondent for The New York Times, about the situation in Kathmandu. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • Comedians use laughter as a new tool for suicide prevention

    Comedians use laughter as a new tool for suicide prevention
    Sep 14 2025
    Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming more than 49,000 lives in 2023 alone, according to the latest CDC data. One organization has found an unconventional tool to combat those grim numbers: laughter. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Brad Bonar Jr., founder of the 1 Degree of Separation suicide prevention program, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • New archive in London celebrates David Bowie’s dazzling career and legacy

    New archive in London celebrates David Bowie’s dazzling career and legacy
    Sep 14 2025
    The chameleon of rock, David Bowie, left behind a profound and colorful legacy. We zoom to London, virtually, to visit the new home for the British star’s archive that just opened this weekend. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  • Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence

    Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence
    Sep 13 2025
    The assassination of Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. Kirk's widow Erica spoke for the first time last night, vowing that his movement will not only continue, but grow. Meanwhile, concerns about political violence and security for political figures continue to rise. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Cynthia Miller-Idriss at American University for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 m
  • News Wrap: Trump pressures NATO allies to stop purchasing Russian oil

    News Wrap: Trump pressures NATO allies to stop purchasing Russian oil
    Sep 13 2025
    In our news wrap Saturday, Trump ramped up pressure on NATO to stop purchasing Russian energy in a letter to allies, Israel launched more deadly airstrikes on Gaza as it intensifies military operations, curfew was lifted in Nepal’s capital after a new interim prime minister was appointed, and Jane Austen fans gathered in England to celebrate the author’s 250th birthday. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    3 m
  • States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding

    States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding
    Sep 13 2025
    The Trump administration is planning sweeping cuts to health care funding across the country. Some of those cuts have already taken effect, while others will roll out over the next few years. KFF Health News senior health policy correspondent Stephanie Armour joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss what this means for states, which will have to shoulder more of the costs of health programs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 m