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October 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

October 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

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  • What’s behind a decline in doctors going into pediatric care: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s behind a decline in doctors going into pediatric care

    S2024 E211 - 7m 23s

    An ongoing shortage of pediatric specialists in areas like neurology and pulmonology has meant long waits or long drives for specialized care. Experts warn that missing early treatment and prevention of diseases can mean more problems and higher costs down the road. John Yang speaks with Dr. Sallie Permar to learn more.

  • How Lois Curtis fought for the rights of disabled Americans: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Lois Curtis fought for the rights of disabled Americans

    S2024 E211 - 2m 40s

    For the next installment in our “Hidden Histories” series, Ali Rogin brings us the story of Lois Curtis, an artist whose lawsuit 25 years ago over the conditions of her confinement in state institutions ended up at the Supreme Court and established the rights of disabled Americans.

  • How the Harris 2024 campaign affects down-ballot races: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How the Harris 2024 campaign affects down-ballot races

    S2024 E211 - 7m 33s

    Just 100 days out from Election Day, the U.S. political landscape is drastically different than it was a little more than a week ago. The effects of the shakeup on the Democratic presidential ticket are being felt in the battle for the House and Senate and the fight over big issues on the ballot in many states. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter joins John Yang to discuss.

  • Art and sport of breaking makes its Olympic debut: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Art and sport of breaking makes its Olympic debut

    S2024 E210 - 7m 47s

    An entirely new medal event will debut at the Olympics in about two weeks: breaking, or what’s perhaps more widely known to the uninitiated as breakdancing. What began at block parties in the Bronx will be going for gold in the heart of Paris. John Yang speaks with dancer and choreographer Ivan "Flipz" Velez about the significance of this moment.

  • What’s at stake in Venezuela’s crucial presidential election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s at stake in Venezuela’s crucial presidential election

    S2024 E210 - 6m 35s

    Sunday’s presidential election in Venezuela could be the country’s most consequential one in nearly a decade, with experts saying nothing less than the future of Venezuelan democracy could be at stake. John Yang speaks with Alexandra Winkler, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, to learn more.

  • How retailers are using digital price tags on their shelves: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How retailers are using digital price tags on their shelves

    S2024 E210 - 6m 25s

    Traditional price tags at grocery stores may soon be on their way out, in favor of what are being called digital or electronic shelf labels that can be updated remotely. Consumer advocates worry this technology can lead to surge pricing already seen in other industries. Reuters e-commerce and retail reporter Siddharth Cavale joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

  • Sinaloa cartel head 'El Mayo' arrested in U.S.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sinaloa cartel head 'El Mayo' arrested in U.S.

    S2024 E209 - 5m 43s

    The world’s most powerful drug kingpin was in a U.S. court Friday on weapons, money laundering and drug trafficking charges. Ismael Zambada Garcia, also known as "El Mayo," founded the Sinaloa cartel with Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. He was arrested at an airstrip in the U.S. with one of El Chapo’s sons. Amna Nawaz discussed what the arrests will mean for the fentanyl crisis with Keegan Hamilton.

  • Brooks and Capehart on Harris' appeal and the revamped race: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Brooks and Capehart on Harris' appeal and the revamped race

    S2024 E209 - 11m 48s

    New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the whirlwind week in politics that has completely changed the race for the White House with Kamala Harris the new candidate at the top of the Democratic ticket and Donald Trump back on the campaign trail after an assassination attempt.

  • Little Haiti exhibit documents battle with climate change: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Little Haiti exhibit documents battle with climate change

    S2024 E209 - 5m 53s

    A vibrant immigrant neighborhood is facing change and disruption amid a phenomenon known as “climate gentrification.” An exhibition in Miami is documenting Little Haiti's resilience. Jeffrey Brown visited for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • How western wildfires spread harmful particles across U.S.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How western wildfires spread harmful particles across U.S.

    S2024 E209 - 6m 26s

    Raging wildfires are burning across parts of the western U.S. and Canada, pushing thousands of people to flee their homes and forcing Canada to call up the military to help. In addition to the physical devastation the flames are causing, researchers are getting a clearer picture of just how dangerous all that toxic smoke is to human health. William Brangham reports.

  • French authorities fear Russia may try to disrupt Olympics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    French authorities fear Russia may try to disrupt Olympics

    S2024 E209 - 11m 1s

    Just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony, saboteurs launched a coordinated arson attack on French train lines. It stranded nearly a million travelers and sparked even more concerns about potential threats to the games which are being protected by unprecedented security. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Javed Ali.

  • More states restrict transgender youth medical care: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    More states restrict transgender youth medical care

    S2024 E209 - 6m 34s

    The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a law restricting medical care for transgender youth. That comes after New Hampshire's governor signed a law banning gender transition-related surgeries for minors. Laura Barrón-López looks at the wider political battle over transgender rights as the 2024 election nears.

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