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October 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

October 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

Episodes

  • September 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E267 - 26m 45s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what the outcome of the presidential election could mean for how we track weather, combat climate change and protect wildlife. Then, why some of the baby food on supermarket shelves may not meet recommended nutrition guidelines. Plus, a preview of Judy Woodruff’s conversation with Wisconsin residents on the country’s political divisions.

  • September 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E266 - 26m 46s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new report says nearly half a billion children worldwide are experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents. Then, two years after the Inflation Reduction Act became law, a look at its economic impact and delays in the projects it was meant to spur. Plus, how Glacier National Park is trying to manage a crush of visitors and vehicles.

  • September 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2024 E264 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the News Hour, the leader of Hezbollah says Israel crossed a line and vows retribution for the exploding pagers and walkie-talkies. The Teamsters decide not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades, the head of the union explains why. Plus, political and environmental concerns clash in Papua New Guinea where controversial deep-sea mining is moving forward.

  • What happened in the first Harris-Trump debate of 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What happened in the first Harris-Trump debate of 2024

    11m 17s

    Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off Sept. 10 for their first and possibly only debate before Election Day. Join PBS News' Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett as they a host post-debate discussion with Amy Walter, of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross.

  • 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage

    3h 44m

    Gov. Tim Walz will accept the vice presidential nomination Wednesday at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are also expected to speak. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett anchor PBS News' gavel-to-gavel special coverage.

  • 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage

    3h 26m

    On the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris will accept her party’s nomination for president during a speech in which she’s widely expected to offer her vision and policy agenda to the American people. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett anchor PBS News' gavel-to-gavel special coverage.

  • 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage

    3h 44m

    The 2024 Democratic National Convention returns for a second day in Chicago with a tribute to Vice President Kamala Harris from her husband, first gentleman Doug Emhoff, and speeches from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett anchor PBS News' gavel-to-gavel special coverage.

Extras and Features

  • Neighborhood Nursing brings healthcare to people’s doorsteps: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Neighborhood Nursing brings healthcare to people’s doorsteps

    S2024 E220 - 7m 5s

    In the city of Baltimore, 94 percent of residents have some form of health insurance. Yet many face alarming disparities including higher rates of chronic diseases and shorter life spans. One program is trying to overcome barriers by providing healthcare straight to people’s doorsteps. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports.

  • Tropical Storm Debby dumps torrential rains on Southeast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tropical Storm Debby dumps torrential rains on Southeast

    S2024 E220 - 3m

    Tropical Storm Debby is dumping historic amounts of rain as it stalls over South Carolina. At least five deaths have been reported since the storm made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane. Communities are now submerged across several states, while some of the largest impacts are on travel. Stephanie Sy reports.

  • New poll shows where presidential race stands with Harris: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New poll shows where presidential race stands with Harris

    S2024 E220 - 5m 59s

    With the pick of Tim Walz, the 2024 matchup is set and shaping up to be another razor-thin election. A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Kamala Harris with a three-point lead over Donald Trump nationally, within the poll's margin of error. For more about where the presidential race stands, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett spoke with Domenico Montanaro of NPR.

  • Chef explores ingredients that changed the globe in new show: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chef explores ingredients that changed the globe in new show

    S2024 E220 - 6m 32s

    It’s a tasting menu at the highest possible level. The Copenhagen restaurant, NOMA, has helped transform the world of fine dining with a focus on hyperlocal foods prepared and presented with extraordinary care. Now, its co-owner and chef widens his view to explore ingredients that have changed the globe. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • The personal stories behind the CIA Memorial Wall stars: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The personal stories behind the CIA Memorial Wall stars

    S2024 E220 - 9m 15s

    Fifty years ago, the Central Intelligence Agency unveiled a memorial to CIA members killed in service to the country. It was first established with typical institutional quiet in the original headquarters lobby. Today, the memorial has become hallowed ground. Nick Schifrin has a rare look from Langley, Virginia.

  • A look at Tim Walz's record and political career: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A look at Tim Walz's record and political career

    S2024 E220 - 9m 9s

    The contestants for this November’s presidential race are officially set. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is joining Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as her running mate. Propelled into the national limelight, one of his greatest challenges will be introducing himself to the nation. Amna Nawaz discussed Walz and what he brings to the race with Twin Cities PBS reporter Mary Lahammer.

  • Anti-immigrant protesters wreak havoc in across England: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anti-immigrant protesters wreak havoc in across England

    S2024 E219 - 5m

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in office just a month, has promised to crack down on groups of 'right-wing thugs' who’ve ignited a week of racially motivated, anti-immigrant riots in towns and cities across England. Nearly 400 people have been arrested in the past few days, and more arrests are expected. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.

  • Olympian Allyson Felix on supporting athletes with children: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Olympian Allyson Felix on supporting athletes with children

    S2024 E219 - 5m 38s

    As Team USA continues to dominate at the Olympics, the most decorated American athlete in track and field history, Allyson Felix, is in Paris with a different goal in mind. She wants to change the narrative around mothers competing at the highest level. Felix joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.

  • The data fueling investor concerns as stocks plunge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The data fueling investor concerns as stocks plunge

    S2024 E219 - 4m 34s

    Global markets have plunged on fears that the world’s strongest economy, the United States, may be slowing down. U.S. Stocks also fell with all three indexes recording losses. To discuss what happened and what it means, Amna Nawaz spoke with David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution.

  • Black women in Georgia on key election issues, Harris' bid: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Black women in Georgia on key election issues, Harris' bid

    S2024 E219 - 7m 30s

    Monday marked the final round of online balloting by Democratic delegates, officially making Vice President Kamala Harris the first Black and South Asian woman to secure the presidential nomination from one of the two major parties. Laura BarrĂ³n-LĂ³pez traveled to Georgia to hear from Black women, a pivotal voting bloc for the Democratic Party, about Harris’ candidacy and this milestone.

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Harris' running mate decision: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Harris' running mate decision

    S2024 E219 - 8m 42s

    NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the benefits of Kamala Harris' running mate options, the latest campaign fundraising reports and Donald Trump's struggle to find a message against his new opponent.

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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

    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

    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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