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 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.
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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.
Extras and Features
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Comparing Trump's and Harris' positions on immigration
S2024 E257 - 7m 29s
One of the most divisive issues in this year’s presidential race is immigration and border security. On the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump have clashed over how to handle immigration policy. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at both candidates' plans.
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Francine lashes Gulf Coast, leaving neighborhoods flooded
S2024 E257 - 2m 35s
Francine dumped heavy rain across the Southeast Thursday after flooding New Orleans and coastal communities throughout Louisiana. Francine peaked as a Category 2 hurricane and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. There have been no reports of deaths or injuries but there were dozens of rescues. Stephanie Sy reports.
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How investors made millions as Steward Health collapsed
S2024 E257 - 7m 14s
The CEO of the nation’s largest private for-profit hospital chain is under fire for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the Senate. The hearing examined the financial collapse of Steward Health Care, a group created by a private equity firm that generated huge fortunes for investors and its CEO, but left patients in dangerous conditions. William Brangham discussed more with Mark Arsenault.
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Officials warn USPS not prepared to handle mail-in voting
S2024 E257 - 6m
Election officials from across the country say the U.S. postmaster general has not addressed persistent mail delivery delays and has not adequately prepared for the election. They say that could cause ballots to miss deadlines, lead to fewer people voting and undermine trust in the process. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mandy Vigil of the National Association of State Election Directors.
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Urban explorers find beauty in the decay of Gary's buildings
S2024 E257 - 8m 10s
Beauty and rebirth in decay. It’s a vision of urban exploration, restoration and development now underway across northwestern Indiana. Jeffrey Brown reports from Gary, Indiana, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Trump doubles down on debunked Haitian immigrant conspiracy
S2024 E256 - 4m 39s
Donald Trump doubled down on unsupported claims that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating people's pets in the city of Springfield, Ohio. William Brangham recently visited Springfield and spoke with city officials and members of the Haitian community. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
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Aysenur Eygi's friends reject Israeli explanation of killing
S2024 E256 - 4m 49s
President Biden responded to Israel's claim that the killing of an American in the West Bank was unintentional by saying the death of Aysenur Eygi is "totally unacceptable." Eygi’s family said those statements weren’t enough, and accused Biden of "complicity" in Israeli occupation and “whitewashing” the killing. Nick Schifrin spoke with two of Eygi's friends, Juliette Majid and Kelsie Nabass.
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Key highlights from the contentious presidential debate
S2024 E256 - 6m 25s
The fiery and contentious debate may be the only face-off of the campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris And former President Donald Trump. Harris tried to walk a fine line between being both an incumbent and a change candidate and Trump was called out repeatedly for misinformation. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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How Trump's tariff plan would affect U.S. consumers
S2024 E256 - 8m 38s
Tariffs are a hallmark of former President Trump’s economic agenda and some of them have bipartisan support as a way of dealing with China. But there are key differences between Trump and Vice President Harris when it comes to how large and wide-ranging they should be. The potential impact is very much on the minds of some voters in battleground states. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
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Social media's role in fueling extremism and misinformation
S2024 E256 - 10m 28s
Half of U.S. adults say they sometimes get their news from social media. However, almost two-thirds of adults say they view social media as a bad thing for democracy. This raises the question of what responsibility social media companies bear for our increasingly divided political climate. Judy Woodruff explores that more for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.
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The political fallout following fiery Harris-Trump debate
S2024 E256 - 6m 6s
To discuss the political fallout from Tuesday's debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump, Geoff Bennett spoke with Laura Barrón-López and Lisa Desjardins.
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Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza kills dozens
S2024 E256 - 3m 57s
It was a violent day as Palestinians say Israeli strikes killed dozens in Gaza. Israel says the targets were Hamas militants who took shelter at a UN school that has become a shelter for the displaced. In the West Bank, an Israeli soldier died in an attack on a bus stop and Palestinians say Israeli raids backed by airstrikes killed at least five. Nick Schfirin reports.
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PBS News Hour
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Oct 16
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
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
Wednesday
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
Wednesday
Oct 16
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
Wednesday
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 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
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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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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
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
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
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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