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October 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

October 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

Episodes

  • 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Biden's addresses the nation after 2024 exit | PBS News Special Coverage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

Extras and Features

  • Details emerge on plots behind Taylor Swift cancellations: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Details emerge on plots behind Taylor Swift cancellations

    S2024 E222 - 5m 45s

    Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security.

  • Harris continues swing state blitz as Trump agrees to debate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harris continues swing state blitz as Trump agrees to debate

    S2024 E222 - 4m 29s

    From a Michigan union hall to the gilded halls of Mar-a-Lago, the 2024 presidential candidates made their cases to voters today. Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz spoke to United Auto Workers members in Detroit, while former President Trump took questions from reporters at his private club. Geoff Bennett reports.

  • Pelosi on 'The Art of Power' and confidence in Harris: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pelosi on 'The Art of Power' and confidence in Harris

    S2024 E222 - 11m 59s

    After nearly 40 years of working in the Capitol, Nancy Pelosi has played a central role in some of the most consequential American events of the last two decades. That is the focus of her new book, "The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House." Pelosi sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss the book and Democrats' chances of victory in the upcoming election.

  • Activists accuse Paris authorities of 'social cleansing': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Activists accuse Paris authorities of 'social cleansing'

    S2024 E222 - 6m 15s

    The 2024 Olympics are coming to an end, but in the lead-up to and during the games, French authorities cleared thousands of homeless people out of Paris. Police cited security reasons, but homeless advocates see it differently. Ross Cullen of Feature Story News reports from Paris.

  • Harris gains in polls, changing the electoral map: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harris gains in polls, changing the electoral map

    S2024 E222 - 5m 42s

    As the two newly-cemented tickets continue to make their case to voters, the recent shake-ups in the race have led to a reshuffling of the electoral math to win. The Cook Political Report is out with updated ratings for the presidential race, moving the three battleground states of Arizona, Georgia and Nevada from lean Republican to toss-up. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Amy Walter.

  • False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer ignite debate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer ignite debate

    S2024 E221 - 9m 13s

    The 2024 Olympics have garnered tens of millions of viewers with jaw-dropping performances and compelling storylines. But in recent days, controversy surrounding the gender of one boxer has also consumed headlines. William Brangham discussed what this says about the future of women’s sports with Katie Barnes, author of “Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates."

  • Dearborn mayor says door is open for Harris to address Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dearborn mayor says door is open for Harris to address Gaza

    S2024 E221 - 6m 47s

    When President Biden was the Democratic candidate, he faced intense scrutiny from many Muslim and Arab Americans over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. The city of Dearborn, Michigan, is home to one of the largest populations of Muslim Americans. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joined Amna Nawaz and discussed if the new Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz can quell the concerns.

  • Ariz. Republican who fought Trump's claims loses primary: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ariz. Republican who fought Trump's claims loses primary

    S2024 E221 - 5m 43s

    The 2020 presidential election was decided by a handful of states, none closer than Arizona, where President Biden’s margin of victory was fewer than 11,000 votes. The close race meant Arizona became ground zero for lies that the election was stolen and illegitimate. Stephanie Sy reports on what’s happened since.

  • Harris and Walz kick off battleground state tour: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harris and Walz kick off battleground state tour

    S2024 E221 - 3m 56s

    With crisscrossing rallies, campaign cash hauls and social media jabs, the 2024 presidential hopefuls made their cases to the American public today. For Vice President Kamala Harris, it was a chance to familiarize voters with her newly minted running mate. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Meantime, former President Trump and JD Vance sharpened their attacks against their opponents. Amna Nawaz reports.

  • Ukraine achieves success using U.S. weapons in Crimea: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ukraine achieves success using U.S. weapons in Crimea

    S2024 E221 - 6m 52s

    Russia says it's fighting raids by Ukrainian forces for a second day in the Kursk region. It appears to be one of the largest incursions into Russian territory in the war. The Ukrainian government has not claimed responsibility or acknowledged the attack. But Ukraine has been trying to intensify its fight against Russia in occupied Crimea and it's achieving some success. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • New panda duo set to debut at San Diego Zoo: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New panda duo set to debut at San Diego Zoo

    S2024 E221 - 6m

    The first pandas to arrive in the U.S. in more than two decades are about to make their big debut in California. It’s the latest development in what’s known as “panda diplomacy,” and the exchanges between China and the U.S. are not always black and white. William Brangham reports.

  • Democratic, GOP strategists on Trump's counter to Harris: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Democratic, GOP strategists on Trump's counter to Harris

    S2024 E221 - 7m 16s

    With only 90 days until Election Day, the candidates are focusing on the swing states that will decide this year's race. To discuss the latest developments, including Kamala Harris picking Tim Walz as her running mate, Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Doug Heye.

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    Oct 16

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    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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    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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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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