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President Biden warns Israel of thinning patience amid humanitarian situation in Gaza
April 05, 2024 22:35 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBPresident Biden and other U.S. officials have warned Israel's government that they are nearly out of patience with how it's conducting the war in Gaza. Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, one of the president's closest allies in the senate, joins us to talk about this potential shift. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Brooks and Capehart on the acceptance of violence in U.S. politics
April 05, 2024 22:30 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBNew York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a recent poll that found many American adults are ready to accept violence in the U.S. political system. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What you need to know ahead of next week's total solar eclipse
April 05, 2024 22:25 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBWe're less than three days away from the total solar eclipse that will be seen in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Monday's eclipse will cut across 13 states with more than 30 million people living in the path of totality while millions more are traveling to get a good look. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson have a viewer's guide on what you need to know. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Israel's war in Gaza weighs on the holy month of Ramadan
April 05, 2024 22:20 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBMuslims around the world are marking the month of Ramadan. But this year, Israel's war in Gaza, with mass civilian casualties and widespread suffering among Gazans, has added a new layer to this holy month. We spoke with Muslims at a local mosque in suburban Maryland. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Biden warns Israel to protect civilians, aid workers in Gaza or risk losing U.S. support
April 04, 2024 22:55 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBPresident Biden is warning Israel that U.S. support for the war in Gaza depends on new efforts to protect civilians and aid workers. Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in a phone call Thursday following Monday's airstrike that killed seven humanitarian workers in Gaza. The White House said the president told Netanyahu an immediate ceasefire is essential. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Russian drone attacks kill 4 in Kharkiv, Ukraine
April 04, 2024 22:50 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBIn our news wrap Thursday, Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's second-largest city claimed the lives of at least four people overnight, Israel's military suspended leave for all combat units in case Iran retaliates for an airstrike in Damascus that killed two Iranian generals and the death toll in Taiwan rose to ten after Wednesday's powerful earthquake. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Japanese prime minister on strengthening military cooperation with U.S. to counter China
April 04, 2024 22:45 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe challenge presented by China is one of the main focuses of the Biden White House. The president will soon meet with the leader of Japan, one of America's strongest allies, in a bid to deepen the military partnership in East Asia. Geoff Bennett sat down with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss the stakes of the summit. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Growing concerns about bird flu cases in U.S. farm animals and risk to humans
April 04, 2024 22:40 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBThere is growing concern about the continuing spread of the highly contagious bird flu in the U.S. While federal health officials say the risk to humans is low, the virus has now spread to dairy cattle and sickened one person. William Brangham discussed more with Jennifer Nuzzo of the Pandemic Center at Brown University's School of Public Health. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How Biden and Trump are raising and spending their campaign advertising dollars
April 04, 2024 22:35 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBThe Trump campaign and Republican National Committee announced they raised more than $65 million in March as they try to catch up to the nearly $100 million cash advantage President Biden and the Democrats had a month earlier. Both candidates are using the campaign funds to reach key voting blocs and to push their core messages. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR's Domenico Montanaro. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What asylum-seekers face at the U.S. border after a grueling journey through Mexico
April 04, 2024 22:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWednesday, we reported from Mexico on the global migration making its way through that country to the U.S. border. With producers Christine Romo and Sam Weber, Amna Nawaz continues that journey and speaks with migrants, ranchers, Border Patrol officials and advocates. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Documentary captures journalist's gender transition while embedded with Taliban
April 04, 2024 22:25 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBA new documentary now available on Amazon Prime and AppleTV offers an in-depth look at the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. "Transition" follows Australian filmmaker Jordan Bryon as he undergoes a gender transition while embedded with a Taliban unit. Bryon and co-director Monica Villamizar spoke with Amna Nawaz about this turning point in Afghanistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
José Andrés accuses Israel of deliberately targeting World Central Kitchen members
April 03, 2024 22:56 - 2 minutes - 4.66 MBThe bodies of foreign aid workers killed in an Israeli strike early Tuesday morning have left Gaza and are flying home. On Wednesday, World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés accused Israel of targeting his employees deliberately, an accusation Israel denies. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Was Israeli strike on aid convoy negligence or accident? Retired military leaders weigh in
April 03, 2024 22:55 - 8 minutes - 16 MBFollowing Israel's deadly strike on aid workers in Gaza and the international outrage it caused, Nick Schifrin has views from Wes Bryant, a retired U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller who called in air strikes and led strike planning cells, and retired Israeli Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus who commanded IDF forces in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Storm system brings tornadoes to South and Midwest, snow to New England
April 03, 2024 22:45 - 4 minutes - 8.71 MBIn our news wrap Wednesday, a spring storm brought winter weather to New England and tornadoes to the South and Midwest, Taiwan reports nine people killed and hundreds hurt after the island's strongest earthquake in a quarter-century, Ukraine lowered its military conscription age to 25 and Uganda's constitutional court upheld an anti-gay law that calls for the death penalty in some cases. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Primary protest votes hint at November challenges for Biden and Trump
April 03, 2024 22:40 - 4 minutes - 8 MBTuesday, voters in Wisconsin, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island turned out for their states' presidential primaries. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on what the results mean for the upcoming election and discusses the latest NewsHour/Marist poll on voter attitudes to the frontrunners and election integrity. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Anatomy of a Donald Trump speech
April 03, 2024 22:35 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MBWhatever you want to call him, Donald Trump is a showman. That is key to his campaign. His strength comes directly from his words and speeches, not staff or infrastructure. Voters are already exhausted by political shrapnel, but Trump's speeches in Michigan and Wisconsin are a good chance to shed light on his latest verbal flames. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
FEMA administrator discusses expanding access to disaster relief
April 03, 2024 22:30 - 6 minutes - 12 MBLast month, FEMA made what it calls the "most significant updates to disaster assistance in 20 years." It expands access to money for food, water, and other essentials, funds immediate housing needs when people can't return home, helps repairs not covered by insurance and reduces paperwork required for temporary housing. Amna Nawaz discussed the changes with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A look inside the journey asylum seekers make through Mexico to reach U.S. border
April 03, 2024 22:25 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MBAt the end of 2023, the number of migrants crossing into the United States reached a record high. But before the global population of migrants reaches the U.S. border, many travel more than 1,500 miles through Mexico. With producers Sam Weber and Christine Romo, Amna Nawaz reports on the surge in migration at Mexico's southern border. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Can women's college basketball sustain its historic rise in viewership?
April 03, 2024 22:20 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBMonday night's March Madness game between Iowa and LSU was watched by more than 12 million viewers on ESPN, making it the most-watched women's college basketball game ever. Is this a one-time effect of Caitlin Clark or a sign of how things are changing for women's sports? John Yang discussed that with Nicole Auerbach, a senior writer for The Athletic covering college football and basketball. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Israeli strike killing 7 World Central Kitchen members sparks international outrage
April 02, 2024 22:55 - 4 minutes - 7.97 MBThere have been few incidents in six months of war in Gaza that created the level of outrage that leaders across three continents expressed Tuesday. It comes after an Israeli strike killed seven members of Chef Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen aid organization, including one American-Canadian dual citizen. Israel called the killings unintended and vowed to investigate. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Head of Anera discusses pausing Gaza aid operation after Israeli strike kills WCK workers
April 02, 2024 22:50 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBAmerican Near East Refugee Aid, or Anera, paused operations in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven members of the World Central Kitchen. For the last 6 months, Anera has been delivering medicine, water and food in Gaza, including some 150,000 meals a day. Sean Carroll, the group's president and CEO, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his concerns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Biden and Xi speak for first time since November summit
April 02, 2024 22:45 - 3 minutes - 7.29 MBIn our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone in their first conversation since a summit in California last November, Ukrainian military drones struck an oil refinery and drone-making factory in what may be the deepest attack inside Russia yet and anti-smoking advocates are suing the Biden administration over a stalled ban on menthol cigarettes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Buttigieg: 'We will tear down bureaucratic barriers' to rebuild Baltimore bridge
April 02, 2024 22:40 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBA massive operation is underway at the site of the deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore. Crews are undertaking painstaking tasks, removing sharp twisted steel and concrete debris from the port. No one knows yet how long it will take to clean up the wreckage and open the channel. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will play a key role in all of this and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A look at the sex trafficking investigations surrounding music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs
April 02, 2024 22:35 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBFederal authorities are investigating allegations of sexual trafficking by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. The music mogul is already facing a series of civil lawsuits from several women, and at least one man, alleging he either assaulted, abused or trafficked them. Combs has denied all allegations. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Sidney Madden of NPR and co-host of its podcast "Louder Than A Riot." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Florida Supreme Court clears way for 6-week abortion ban, but voters will decide issue
April 02, 2024 22:30 - 5 minutes - 9.89 MBThe Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state's six-week abortion ban to take effect. But in a separate ruling, the justices said Florida voters will be able to decide on a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access in November. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Lynda Bell, president of Florida Right to Life, one of the state's largest anti-abortion groups. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New book explores the evolving role of America's First Ladies
April 02, 2024 22:25 - 6 minutes - 12 MBPart policy messenger, part campaign whisperer, part style icon. Expectations of America's First Lady shift with each administration. In her new book, "American Woman The Transformation of the Modern First Lady from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden," Katie Rogers explores how each wife has brought something unique to this ever-changing role. Laura Barrón-López sat down with Rogers to discuss more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Percival Everett on his novel retelling 'Huckleberry Finn' from Jim's point of view
April 02, 2024 22:20 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MB"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' by Mark Twain is one of the cornerstones of American literature. "James," a new novel by Percival Everett, takes another look at the story and brings an unheard voice to the forefront. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Everett for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning
April 02, 2024 22:15 - 3 minutes - 6.08 MBJoan Wicks is a sixth-grade humanities teacher in Los Angeles who helped her students rebound from COVID learning loss through her devotion and advocacy. The school was recently recognized with the California Distinguished Schools Award. Wicks shares her Brief But Spectacular take on inspiring a love of learning. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Attack on Iran consulate in Syria escalates conflict in Middle East
April 01, 2024 22:55 - 3 minutes - 6.61 MBThere is an escalation of tension in the Middle East. On Monday, warplanes attacked a building inside Iran's consulate complex in Damascus, Syria. Some of the most senior members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were killed. Iran blames Israel for the strikes. Now there are reports of new attacks on international ships in the Red Sea and a base in southern Israel. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
'Havana syndrome' investigator on accusing Russia of targeting U.S. officials
April 01, 2024 22:50 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBFor the last decade, American diplomatic, law enforcement and intelligence personnel have suffered grievous injuries in the line of duty. Many say they felt attacked by debilitating waves of sound and pressure known as "Havana syndrome." Sunday, 60 Minutes reported more on this story, and assigned blame to Russia. Geoff Bennett discussed that report with retired Army Lt. Col. Gregory Edgreen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Israel withdraws from Gaza's largest hospital after a 2-week battle
April 01, 2024 22:45 - 5 minutes - 9.88 MBIn our news wrap Monday, Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, after a two-week battle that left much of the area in ruins, Turkey's political opposition is celebrating sweeping wins in Sunday's local elections and most fast food workers in California will earn $20 an hour after the state's new minimum wage law took effect. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The challenging task crews face to clear collapsed bridge and reopen Baltimore's port
April 01, 2024 22:40 - 4 minutes - 9.23 MBOver the weekend, one of the largest floating cranes on the East Coast arrived in Baltimore to start clearing debris at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. But before it can start removing steel and concrete, officials must remove a section of the bridge draped over the cargo ship. Geoff Bennett discussed the efforts with Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Gov. Whitmer discusses Democrats' efforts to protect reproductive rights
April 01, 2024 22:35 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MBSince Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, Democratic leaders have worked to protect reproductive rights in their states. In Michigan, voters enshrined abortion rights in the state's constitution. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for several reproductive rights measures and signed new laws protecting IVF and decriminalizing surrogacy contracts. Whitmer joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how abortion rights could motivate voter turnout for Biden
April 01, 2024 22:30 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBNPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including how abortion rights could help President Biden motivate voters, House Speaker Mike Johnson signals a vote on Ukraine aid will come next week and the Biden campaign courts disaffected Republicans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
State laws create disparities in access to government food benefits
April 01, 2024 22:25 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBSNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is one of the nation's largest welfare programs helping to feed more than 40 million low-income Americans. But for people in need, what that assistance looks like, and who can access it, varies greatly across the country. Laura Barrón-Lopez and producer Maea Lenei Buhre report for our series, America's Safety Net. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Rhode Island artist fuses design and accessory to create art you can carry
April 01, 2024 22:20 - 5 minutes - 10 MBOne artist has taken popular designer handbags to a whole new level by transforming the accessories into artwork. Instead of his creations hanging on the wall, Kent Stetson decided to put them right in your hand. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: 2 Palestinians killed, journalists injured in Israeli strike at Gaza hospital
March 31, 2024 21:50 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBIn our news wrap Sunday, an Israeli strike killed two Palestinians at a tent camp in central Gaza, Israelis held the biggest anti-government protest since the war began, Ukraine's Zelenskyy marked the second anniversary of Russian forces leaving the Kyiv region, the pope appealed for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine at Easter Sunday Mass, and former U.S. Rep. William Delahunt died at age 82. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why more Americans are saying religion is losing influence in public life
March 31, 2024 21:45 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBIn a new survey released by the Pew Research Center, 80 percent of respondents said religion's role in public life is shrinking in America. That's the highest proportion in two decades of asking the question. John Yang speaks with Gregory Smith, Pew's associate director of research who helps coordinate domestic polling on religion, to learn more about what the results say. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What to know about Georgia's controversial approach to expanding Medicaid
March 31, 2024 21:40 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBSince Medicaid was created 60 years ago, it's been expanded again and again. Now, it's the U.S. government's biggest public health insurance program. For our series "America's Safety Net," John Yang reports on efforts to expand it even further with a visit to Georgia, the only state with a work requirement for Medicaid coverage. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Brief But Spectacular take on rural America's vanishing structures
March 31, 2024 21:35 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBFor more than two decades, Vermont-based photographer Jim Westphalen has documented old farmhouses, barns, churches and homes that have fallen into disrepair -- he calls it "finding beauty in decay." His works are collected in a book and film, both titled "Vanish: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America." Westphalen shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the vanishing structures of rural America. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: UN military observers, interpreter injured in blast on Israel-Lebanon border
March 30, 2024 21:50 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBIn our news wrap Saturday, three UN observers and a Lebanese interpreter were wounded in an explosion near the border between Lebanon and Israel, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy fired more top aides in his ongoing government reshuffle, Peruvian President Boluarte's home was raided amid a luxury watch investigation, and Pope Francis presided over an Easter Vigil service in St. Peter's Basilica. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As America's population ages, women shoulder the burden as primary caregivers
March 30, 2024 21:45 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBCurrently, 1 in 6 Americans is older than 65, a number that's projected to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. As older Americans' needs for medical care and other support grow, women bear the biggest part of the burden of caring for them. Ali Rogin speaks with some women about their experiences and author Emily Kenway about the often unseen costs of caregiving. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What's at stake for Americans at risk of losing Medicaid as unwinding continues
March 30, 2024 21:40 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBMedicaid is the nation's largest health insurance program, covering nearly 80 million people, or more than 1 in 5 Americans. For many people who have low incomes or a disability, or who are either very young or very old, it's a vital government program. John Yang reports from Georgia for our series, "America's Safety Net." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Centenarian Bennie Fleming reflects on her dedication to a life of service
March 30, 2024 21:35 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBFor our "Hidden Histories" series as Women's History Month draws to a close, Rhode Island PBS Weekly's Michelle San Miguel introduces us to Bennie Fleming, a 100-year-old woman who embodies what it means to live a life of service -- even when that service wasn't always welcome. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Salvage operation underway at the site of Baltimore bridge collapse
March 29, 2024 22:55 - 5 minutes - 9.95 MBIn our news wrap Friday, initial stages of a salvage operation are underway at the site of the bridge collapse in Baltimore, a gauge tracked by the Federal Reserve shows signs inflation is gradually easing, former senator and vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman was laid to rest in Connecticut and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he's ready to return to mediated talks with Hamas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How heavy industries contribute to climate change and what can be done to cut emissions
March 29, 2024 22:50 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MBElectricity and transportation each contribute about a quarter of America's carbon emissions. Thanks to the growth of renewable energy and electric cars, those sectors are starting to get cleaner. Heavy industry is also a major source of pollution. The White House pledged billions for projects to spur a green revolution in those industries. William Brangham discussed more with Rebecca Dell. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Brutal wave of gang violence leaves 1.4 million Haitians on brink of starvation
March 29, 2024 22:45 - 5 minutes - 9.67 MBThe UN says more than 1,500 Haitians have been killed so far this year in a situation it calls "cataclysmic." For nearly a month, the country has been engulfed in another wave of brutal gang violence. Nick Schifrin reports, and a warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Police tactics meant to stop people often ends up killing them, investigation reveals
March 29, 2024 22:40 - 6 minutes - 12.4 MBAn investigation found that between 2012 and 2021, more than 1,000 people died after police used physical force that's considered non-lethal. That includes batons, stun guns, physical restraints and chemical agents. Only 28 of the officers involved faced criminal charges. Reese Dunklin of the Associated Press was part of the team leading the investigation and discussed the report with John Yang. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Georgia lawmakers pass more voting rules ahead of 2024 election
March 29, 2024 22:35 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MBGeorgia was ground zero for false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The state is in the spotlight again as President Biden and Donald Trump head for a rematch and election laws just passed there could add new complications for voters. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Sam Gringlas of WABE in Atlanta. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Oklahoma city commissioner faces recall election over ties to white nationalism
March 29, 2024 22:30 - 5 minutes - 11 MBIn Enid, Oklahoma, a fight is brewing over a city council recall election. At a candidate forum, residents who hope to oust Judd Blevins confronted him for his ties to a white nationalist group. While Blevins has tried to shut down the criticism, it has sharply divided this small town. William Brangham discussed more with the NewsHour's communities correspondent based in Oklahoma, Adam Kemp. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders