October 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episodes
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2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage
4h 26m
The 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off Aug. 19 in Chicago, with Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz as the party's official nominees for the Democratic presidential ticket. Speakers will take the stage in Chicago 6:15 p.m. EDT. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett anchor PBS News' gavel-to-gavel special coverage.
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Biden's addresses the nation after 2024 exit | PBS News Special Coverage
26m 46s
President Joe Biden explained his decision to exit the 2024 race Wednesday in a live address from the Oval Office. Biden spoke about how it was time to "pass the torch to a new generation," and the opportunity he saw to unite his party in the name of democracy. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host special coverage with Correspondent Laura Barrón-López and strategists Kevin Madden and Guy Cecil.
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Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning
1h 36m
Forty million people depend on the Colorado River for water, but that vital resource is in peril. On July 24, 2024, PBS News science correspondent Miles O’Brien hosted “Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning,” that examined the challenges facing the Colorado River and those who rely on it.
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2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
3h 26m
Sen. JD Vance officially joined the ticket as Vice President. Donald Trump, Jr., Peter Navarro and Rep. Nancy Mace all addressed the convention. Watch PBS News co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS News special coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
4h 14m
Following Kid Rock, Hulk Hogan, and Eric Trump, Donald Trump took the stage and delivered a 90 minute acceptance speech on the final night of the Republican National Convention. Watch PBS News co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS News special coverage.
Extras and Features
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Harris, Trump campaign with battling visions for the economy
S2024 E270 - 9m 19s
The presidential candidates were on the campaign trail Wednesday laying out their plans to tackle one of the most consequential issues of the election, the economy. Lisa Desjardins reports from North Carolina.
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Man executed despite prosecutors saying he should be spared
S2024 E270 - 6m 34s
Tuesday, Missouri executed Marcellus Williams over the objections of the local prosecutor and against the wishes of the murdered victim’s spouse. Earlier this year, the St. Louis County prosecutor filed a motion to overturn the conviction, citing a lack of credible evidence, ineffective trial counsel and racial discrimination in jury selection. William Brangham discussed more with Jonathan Potts.
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Book offers new look at forces behind Emmett Till's murder
S2024 E269 - 6m 40s
Emmett Till's murder is one of the most harrowing events in American history. Till was 14 in 1955 when he was killed after a white woman accused him of making an advance toward her. Mississippi author Wright Thompson has a fresh account of the conspiring forces behind Till’s murder. Geoff Bennett sat down with Thompson to discuss his book, “The Barn: The Secret History of A Murder In Mississippi.”
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Trump, Harris push economic proposals on campaign trail
S2024 E269 - 2m 27s
This week, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are touting their plans to boost the economy. Harris is also trying to keep some focus on abortion rights, an issue Democrats see as a winning one, with 41 days to go until Election Day. Geoff Bennett reports.
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USAID chief: Civilians will pay the price if war expands
S2024 E269 - 9m 45s
The U.S. Agency for International Development is engaged in many of the conflict zones around the world, supplying vital humanitarian assistance to millions in need. Amna Nawaz sat down with Samantha Power, the administrator of USAID, to discuss those efforts.
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Rock legend Nick Lowe on his first new album in a decade
S2024 E269 - 6m 58s
One of rock and roll’s greatest songwriters is out with a brand new album. It's Nick Lowe's first full-length effort in nearly a dozen years and debuted as number one on the Billboard charts in the Americana/folk category. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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News Wrap: At least 2 dead in Mexico after Hurricane John
S2024 E269 - 6m 3s
In our news wrap Tuesday, at least two people died after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast, Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength and expected to hit Florida as a hurricane this week, the U.S. government is suing Visa saying the company stifles competition in the debit card market and Brett Favre told a congressional committee he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's.
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Families of veterans face growing toll in providing care
S2024 E269 - 5m 41s
A survey commissioned by the nonpartisan Elizabeth Dole Foundation and conducted by the RAND Corporation found those caring for military members or veterans are an increasingly large group and stretched increasingly thin. It estimates more than 14 million Americans are caring for a service member and spend $9,000 a year out of pocket for care. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Bob McDonald.
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At UN, Biden urges leaders to work for peace
S2024 E269 - 9m 3s
The situation in Lebanon and northern Israel is tense after the second day in a row of major Israeli airstrikes. Israel said it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut, while Hezbollah launched missiles at Israeli military and civilian sites. The U.S. is trying to de-escalate, including at the annual United Nations General Assembly, where President Biden spoke Tuesday. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Lawmakers grill CEO over steep prices for weight loss drugs
S2024 E269 - 3m 57s
Ozempic and Wegovy are some of the most popular drugs in the country, driven by their remarkable success in treating diabetes and obesity. But the drugs are extremely expensive, and the drugmaker’s CEO appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to face questions about why those prices are so high. William Brangham reports.
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Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid shutdown
S2024 E268 - 2m 17s
Congress is returning to Washington with a nailbiter of an election hovering and an even more pressing task. Funding for most of the government is due to run out next week. Congressional leaders announced another short-term deal to punt more partisan fights over spending until after the election. Lisa Desjardins is tracking the movements on Capitol Hill.
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Harris, Trump ramp up efforts to win swing state voters
S2024 E268 - 3m 30s
With just over six weeks until Election Day, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are ramping up their respective campaigning in swing states during the final stretch of the race. Amna Nawaz reports.
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PBS News Hour
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Oct 16
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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Oct 16
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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Oct 16
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PBS News Hour
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Oct 17
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Thursday
Oct 17
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Thursday
Oct 17
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Thursday
Oct 17
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Thursday
Oct 17
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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Oct 18
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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Oct 18
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Friday
Oct 18
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Friday
Oct 18
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Friday
Oct 18
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Friday
Oct 18
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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