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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Why Trump is gaining ground with some Black men
S2024 E236 - 6m 49s
Kamala Harris has reset the presidential race, but questions remain about whether one crucial Democratic voting bloc will turn out in similar numbers to previous years. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke with several Black men about what Harris needs to do to win their votes.
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‘Georgia is very much in play’ for Harris, says Sen. Warnock
S2024 E236 - 5m 50s
Georgia is one of a handful of states that could determine the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Geoff Bennett speaks with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for more.
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Walz steps into national spotlight on third night of the DNC
S2024 E236 - 5m 14s
On the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept her party’s nomination for president and outline her vision for the country. Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, set the stage for her the night before as he introduced himself to the American people and accepted his nomination with Midwestern flair. Amna Nawaz reports.
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Fact-checking Democrats’ claims at the 2024 DNC
S2024 E236 - 5m 34s
In dozens of speeches this week, Democratic leaders have drawn a sharp contrast between how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would govern. For context to some of what’s been said at the party’s convention in Chicago, Geoff Bennett speaks with PolitiFact’s Katie Sanders.
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How the Trump campaign is attempting to counter the 2024 DNC
S2024 E236 - 4m 40s
Political parties traditionally don’t compete too much with each other’s conventions — usually the opposing presidential candidate holds few, if any, events. But this year, Trump’s campaign is rejecting that model, with the former president having one of his busiest schedules of the cycle during the Democratic convention. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the Trump campaign’s plans.
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Sen. Klobuchar says Walz brings ‘Midwestern common sense’
S2024 E235 - 5m 50s
Before the Democratic National Convention holds a ceremonial vote to show its support for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the party’s vice presidential nominee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., will deliver a tribute to her governor. Amna Nawaz speaks with Klobuchar for more.
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Clyburn on the through line between Obama, Biden and Harris
S2024 E235 - 6m 31s
Few Democrats are as influential or as politically powerful as South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn. A longtime ally of President Joe Biden, Rep. Clyburn was quick to throw his support behind Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, a move that helped consolidate the party’s support for her. Geoff Bennett speaks with Clyburn for more.
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Obamas fire up the crowd for Kamala Harris DNC’s 2nd night
S2024 E235 - 6m 22s
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama took center stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, energizing the crowd, delivering scathing criticisms of former President Donald Trump and throwing their weight behind the Harris-Walz ticket. Senior White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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An inside look at the Harris-Walz campaign’s strategy
S2024 E235 - 6m 23s
In the month since the Democratic ticket changed, the Harris campaign says the Democratic map is expanding while Donald Trump’s is not. Geoff Bennett speaks with Michael Tyler, communications director for the Harris-Walz campaign, for more.
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Israeli settlers violently expel Palestinians in West Bank
S2024 E235 - 10m 18s
While Gaza endures a devastating war, an increasingly brutal battle is being fought over land in another Palestinian territory: the West Bank. Israeli settlers are attacking Palestinians there more frequently and ferociously than ever before and forcing them to flee their homes. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports.
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Tim Walz set to make his primetime debut with DNC speech
S2024 E235 - 4m 18s
Facing the biggest moment of his political career to date, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will introduce himself to voters during his primetime speech Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Laura Barrón-López joins Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz to discuss what to expect.
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Republicans ‘exploit’ border issues, Texas Rep. Escobar says
S2024 E235 - 6m 5s
Immigration remains a thorny, top issue with voters this election year. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, for her unique insight into the problem and ideas about how her party can address it.
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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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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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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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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PBS News Hour
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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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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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PBS News Hour
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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