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4,645 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 967 ratingsDon't have time for a full news hour? Listen to the PBS NewsHour, segment by segment. Our full coverage of politics, science, arts, health, national and international news is included in this feed in easy-to-digest 5 to 10 minute segments. Segments are published each night by 9 p.m. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full show, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to expect from voters on Super Tuesday
March 04, 2024 22:30 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBNPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including what to expect from voters on Super Tuesday, if Nikki Haley will remain in the race and the political stakes of President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Exploring America's social safety net and the political fights around it
March 04, 2024 22:25 - 8 minutes - 15.2 MBOur new series, "America's Safety Net," is focused on the complex web of programs meant to help Americans in need. Over the coming weeks, we'll take an in-depth look at the different forms of welfare in the U.S. Up first, Geoff Bennett and producer Sam Lane spend some time explaining what the American social safety net actually is, who it serves and how it came to look the way it does today. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Haley rebuffs RNC pledge to back Republican presidential nominee
March 03, 2024 21:45 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBIn our news wrap Sunday, Haley said she does not feel bound to back the GOP's eventual presidential nominee, Congressional leaders reached a deal on six spending bills needed to avoid a partial government shutdown, Israel's military and Gaza health officials disagreed on the cause of more than 100 Palestinian deaths during an aid delivery, and Shehbaz Sharif became Pakistan's new prime minister. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Mexico City is running out of water. Here's why and how millions of residents are affected
March 03, 2024 21:40 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBMexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, could be just months away from running out of water. It's a crisis brought on by geography, growth and leaky infrastructure, all compounded by the effects of climate change. Journalist Emily Green joins John Yang to discuss the situation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why more people are turning to artificial intelligence for companionship
March 03, 2024 21:35 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBShakespeare may have written that "music be the food of love," but increasingly these days, the language of this very real emotion may be spoken with artificial intelligence. Haleluya Hadero, who covers technology and internet culture for the Associated Press, joins Ali Rogin to discuss this growing phenomenon in the search for companionship. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
LeBron James, Caitlin Clark break all-time records in NBA and NCAA basketball
March 03, 2024 21:30 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBThis weekend saw two historic milestones in basketball. Saturday night, LeBron James became the first NBA player to score more than 40,000 points in his career. And on Sunday, Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa became the new all-time NCAA scoring leader for men and women, breaking a record set more than 50 years ago. USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Debt ceiling negotiations become urgent as Treasury says the U.S. could hit limit in weeks
May 02, 2023 22:55 - 8 minutes - 15.4 MBThe White House renewed its call for Congress to lift the debt ceiling without conditions as the nation could soon default on its debt. Since January, the government has deployed 'extraordinary measures' to pay its bills, but that could run out soon, according to the Treasury Secretary. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López and Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins have the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Former officer convicted in final criminal case in death of George Floyd
May 02, 2023 22:50 - 5 minutes - 9.6 MBIn our news wrap Tuesday, the final criminal case in the death of George Floyd ended with a former Minneapolis police officer convicted, law enforcement agencies across Texas spent a fourth day hunting for a gunman accused of killing five neighbors near Houston and the exodus from Sudan intensified with long lines at ports and border crossings as rival factions kept fighting. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Senate probes Supreme Court ethics after questionable financial dealings by justices
May 02, 2023 22:45 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBLawmakers on Capitol Hill are spotlighting recent ethics concerns surrounding the highest court in the land. In a Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, senators debated how to address concerns involving Supreme Court justices, including whether they should apply ethical guidelines to the court themselves. Amna Nawaz discussed the hearing with University of Virginia law professor Amanda Frost. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Cindy McCain on her new role as head of the UN World Food Programme
May 02, 2023 22:40 - 7 minutes - 13.1 MBThe world faces a food crisis as some 345 million people don't have nearly enough to eat. Last year, the international community filled gaps opened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but those efforts were largely stopgap and food systems remain fragile. The U.N. World Food Programme is at the center of confronting those challenges. Nick Schifrin spoke with its new executive director, Cindy McCain. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Communities along Mississippi River struggle with highest floodwaters seen in decades
May 02, 2023 22:35 - 3 minutes - 6.66 MBWhile flooding along the Mississippi River happens every year, water levels are surging this year thanks to record snow across the Midwest that's been followed by a sudden thaw. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Surgeon General discusses health risks of loneliness and steps to help connect with others
May 02, 2023 22:30 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBThe U.S. Surgeon General declared a new public health epidemic in America, loneliness. A new report finds loneliness can have profound effects on mental health as well as heart disease, stroke and dementia. It tracks a decline in social connections and links all this to billions of dollars in health care costs. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the risks. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New initiative aims to boost graduation rates at historically Black colleges
May 02, 2023 22:25 - 7 minutes - 13 MBAs we enter another graduation season, historically Black colleges and universities are working hard to increase the number of students who walk across their stages in the years to come. One program is doing that by focusing on reenrollment and giving students access to one-on-one educational support. Hari Sreenivasan reports from Atlanta for our series, Rethinking College. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A Brief But Spectacular take on finding hope in a difficult world
May 02, 2023 22:20 - 3 minutes - 6.7 MBSimran Jeet Singh is executive director for the Aspen Institute's Religion and Society Program and author of "The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life." Singh shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how by focusing on the positive aspects of our multi-religious, racial and ethnic world, society can disrupt bias and build empathy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Intense manhunt continues for Texas man accused of killing 5 neighbors
May 01, 2023 22:55 - 8 minutes - 15.4 MBIn our news wrap Monday, a manhunt is widening for a Texas gunman accused of killing five of his neighbors in a rural town north of Houston, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning the U.S. could default on its debt as early as June 1 and Russia unleashed a morning volley of missiles which wounded dozens in its second major air assault on Ukraine in three days. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Economic concerns grow as First Republic Bank becomes 3rd major bank to fail this year
May 01, 2023 22:50 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MBThe third major bank failure of the year has shaken the U.S. banking system. Federal regulators announced Monday that they seized First Republic Bank and accepted JPMorgan Chase's bid to buy the failed bank's deposits and most of its assets. Amna Nawaz discussed the developments with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Hundreds of Americans rescued from war-torn Sudan as crisis reaches breaking point
May 01, 2023 22:45 - 5 minutes - 9.38 MBSudan's military agreed to send a representative to potential peace negotiations 16 days after an eruption of violence that has killed more than 500 people. The street-to-street fighting and humanitarian crisis have forced millions to flee their homes. Nick Schifrin reports on the conditions and the U.S. evacuation of 1,000 American citizens since Friday. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What the Trump civil trial could mean for legal accountability in sexual violence cases
May 01, 2023 22:40 - 6 minutes - 12 MBIn Manhattan, the cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll continued Monday. She has accused former President Trump of raping her in a department store in the mid-90s and is suing him. The trial is closely watched, not just because of the high-profile defendant, but for what it could mean for legal accountability in cases of sexual violence. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Laura Beth Nielsen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New book 'Merchants of the Right' explores culture surrounding guns in America
May 01, 2023 22:35 - 7 minutes - 13.5 MBThis weekend's mass shooting in Texas is yet another stark reminder of the pervasiveness of guns in American society. There are hundreds of millions of firearms in circulation in the U.S. A new book, "Merchants of the Right: Gun Sellers and the Crisis of American Democracy," explores some of the forces behind that saturation and the political culture that goes with it. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Idaho's strict abortion laws create uncertainty for OB-GYNs in the state
May 01, 2023 22:30 - 9 minutes - 18 MBSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, 14 states have banned abortions in nearly all cases. Many maternal health doctors say state abortion bans are untenable and OB-GYNs are beginning to pack up and leave. In a segment co-produced with the PBS NewsHour, KFF Health News correspondent Sarah Varney reports on this growing crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The issues behind possible Hollywood writers' strike that could halt film, TV production
May 01, 2023 22:25 - 7 minutes - 13 MBThe Writers Guild of America's contract with Hollywood studios expires at midnight Tuesday, potentially affecting over 800,000 jobs if last-minute negotiations break down and a strike begins. Writers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions and say many of their concerns stem from the industry's emphasis on streaming. Geoff Bennett discussed the possible strike with Anousha Sakoui. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Arabic music breaks through to new audiences with help of streaming and social media
May 01, 2023 22:20 - 1 minute - 3.35 MBWith the use of streaming and social media apps, it seems like Arabic music is breaking through to new audiences. The PBS NewsHour's Deema Zein spoke to two experts on what this moment means for the music world and the Arab community. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: U.S. evacuates more private citizens from Sudan clashes
April 30, 2023 21:45 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBIn our news wrap Sunday, the U.S. continued evacuating private American citizens from Khartoum to Port Sudan, police are still searching for a Texas man who allegedly shot and killed five of his neighbors, General Mills is recalling some flour products, the Army identified the three soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Alaska, and Biden spoke at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Chicago warns of humanitarian crisis as city struggles to house migrants
April 30, 2023 21:40 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBMore than 8,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since August, when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began busing asylum-seekers to so-called sanctuary cities as a protest against immigration policies. City officials say daily arrivals have increased tenfold over the last two weeks and there's no place for all of them to go. John Yang speaks with WTTW reporter Heather Cherone to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Menopause is ubiquitous, so why is it often stigmatized and ignored?
April 30, 2023 21:35 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBThe transition into menopause is an inevitable part of life. For many, it's accompanied by a range of symptoms including hot flashes, insomnia and weight gain. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic's Center for Women's Health and medical director of the North American Menopause Society, about why menopause continues to be understudied and undertreated. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
New book highlights the work and perspectives of underrepresented photographers
April 30, 2023 21:30 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBA 2018 survey found that only 18 percent of photojournalists worldwide were women. Women Photograph is a nonprofit group working to elevate more female and nonbinary photographers. Founder Daniella Zalcman joins John Yang to discuss a new book published by the nonprofit, "What We See: Women and Nonbinary Perspectives Through the Lens." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Hundreds of Americans evacuated from Khartoum amid fighting in Sudan
April 29, 2023 21:50 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBIn our news wrap Saturday, the U.S. completed the first land evacuation of private American citizens from Sudan's capital, Russia says Ukrainian drones struck a fuel depot in Crimea, a manhunt is underway for a suspect in the fatal shooting of five people in Texas, and the Mississippi River is threatening communities along its banks as it rises to its highest level in decades. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Study finds Black people live longer in places with more Black doctors
April 29, 2023 21:45 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBLife expectancy in the U.S. is at its lowest point in nearly two decades, and the projected life spans of Black and Native Americans are shorter than white Americans. According to new research, Black people live longer in areas with more Black primary care doctors. One of the study's authors, Michael Dill with the Association of American Medical Colleges, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How Montana is tackling the teacher shortage crisis in rural schools
April 29, 2023 21:40 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBMontana has faced a staggering teacher shortage for years, especially schools in rural areas and on Native American reservations. The pandemic brought new urgency and new ideas for how to ease the crisis, including a new program that hopes to inspire the next generation of teachers. Stan Parker reports for Montana PBS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's not your imagination, allergy season is extra bad this year. Here's why
April 29, 2023 21:35 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBAllergy season got a jump start this year and has been more intense all over the country, especially in the North and Southeast. Ali Rogin speaks with Theresa Crimmins, director of the National Phenology Network, and Dr. Stanley Fineman, an allergist and editor-in-chief of Allergy Watch, to learn why the season started so early and is so bad, and what people can do to ease their symptoms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Equine therapy program in Texas struggles to grow as developers buy up land
April 29, 2023 21:30 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBMore than 3 million children in the U.S. have a disability, and in recent years, alternative therapies have grown in popularity to help them with communication, socialization, and just to have fun. Austin PBS reports on one program using horse therapy to help people with disabilities, but is struggling to expand its footprint. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: U.S. begins evacuation of Americans citizens trapped by fighting in Sudan
April 28, 2023 22:55 - 6 minutes - 11.6 MBIn our news wrap Friday, the U.S. began its overland evacuation of Americans trapped by the conflict in Sudan, Russian missiles and drones rained down on residential areas across Ukraine, two U.S. Army helicopters collided in Alaska killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth and rapid snowmelt from Minnesota has caused water levels along the upper Mississippi River to hit near-record highs. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Fed blames mismanagement and oversight failures for Silicon Valley Bank collapse
April 28, 2023 22:50 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Federal Reserve issued a stinging report on the historic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The analysis notes that while the collapse was a "textbook case of mismanagement" by bank officers, the Fed said its regulators missed clear danger signs as the bank ballooned in size and acted much too slowly on the problems they did identify. William Brangham discussed the report with Jeanna Smialek. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russian attacks kill more civilians as Ukraine prepares for a major counteroffensive
April 28, 2023 22:45 - 6 minutes - 11.6 MBRussian strikes on Ukraine killed dozens and hit as NATO and the U.S. said they had sent Ukraine 98 percent of the vehicles promised to Kyiv. The weapons are designed to be ready for Ukraine's highly anticipated upcoming counteroffensive. Nick Schifrin discusses the plan with Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The obstacles preventing homeless veterans from finding housing in Los Angeles
April 28, 2023 22:40 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MBOn any given night, more than 65,000 unhoused people are living in Los Angeles. There is not enough affordable housing, and even when there is, some people struggle to get into those units, including veterans on disability. Stephanie Sy looks at some of the obstacles leading to LA's homeless population, the largest in the country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Battles over reproductive, transgender rights fought in state legislatures
April 28, 2023 22:35 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MBStates with Republican-led legislatures have become ground zero for the political battles over reproductive rights and transgender care. Along with bills to ban or restrict abortions, The Washington Post reports that more than 400 anti-trans bills have been filed in the first four months of this year. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with NewsHour Communities Correspondent Gabrielle Hayes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Brooks and Capehart on the possible Biden-Trump rematch and Tucker Carlson's ouster
April 28, 2023 22:30 - 9 minutes - 18.6 MBNew York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the potential 2024 rematch between President Biden and former President Trump and the impact of Tucker Carlson's ouster from Fox News. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Judy Blume describes latest wave of book bans and censorship as 'disgusting' and 'fascist'
April 28, 2023 22:25 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MBThe new film "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," is shining a spotlight on Judy Blume, author of the original novel. Many of her books deal with issues of sexuality and adolescence rarely found elsewhere when Blume was writing. That brought contention, including bans, that are once again front and center. Jeffrey Brown discussed this with Blume for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What we know about the classified document leak revealing U.S. spy secrets
April 09, 2023 21:45 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBMore details are emerging about an apparent leak of U.S. intelligence documents onto social media. With a Justice Department investigation underway, The Washington Post is reporting that these files, many seemingly from the Pentagon, provide details about the war in Ukraine and how the U.S. allegedly spies on allies and foes. Washington Post reporter Dan Lamothe joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, Middle East in Easter address
April 09, 2023 21:40 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBIn our news wrap Sunday, Israel struck targets in Syria in retaliation for rare rocket fire from its neighbor yesterday, Pope Francis prayed for Ukrainians, Russians and people of the Middle East in his Easter Sunday address, Los Angeles school district workers approved a new labor contract after striking in March, and Benjamin Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor, died. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Driven by necessity, Bangladesh develops innovations to fight climate change
April 09, 2023 21:35 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBThe low-lying nation of Bangladesh suffers disproportionately from climate change, despite producing just 0.5 percent of the world's carbon emissions. It's also creating innovative ways to predict and protect against climate-driven disasters, and discovering new ways to build resilience using natural resources. NPR international correspondent Lauren Frayer joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How Hollywood is turning video games into hit films and TV shows
April 09, 2023 21:30 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBVideo games are a booming industry, raking in nearly $100 billion yearly in the U.S. alone. But turning those games into successful movies and TV shows has been a bit of bust -- until recently. Geoff Keighley, gaming reporter and creator and host of The Game Awards, joins William Brangham to discuss what's changed. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Justice Department probes potential leak of Pentagon documents
April 08, 2023 21:45 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBIn our news wrap Saturday, access to the abortion drug mifepristone is up in the air after dueling rulings from two federal judges, the DOJ launched an investigation into a potential leak of Pentagon documents detailing aid to Ukraine, China sent warships and fighter jets closer to Taiwan, and police in Iran started installing cameras in public places to identify women not wearing veils. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Mifepristone ruling is latest in series of moves to curb abortion access
April 08, 2023 21:40 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBOn Friday, a federal judge in Texas invalidated FDA approval of mifepristone, threatening access to the most common abortion pill in the country. Earlier this week, legislatures in Idaho, Kansas and Florida moved to further restrict abortion access in those states. Sarah Varney, senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the latest developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
California's reservoirs refill after historic storms, but snowmelt poses risks
April 08, 2023 21:35 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBAfter a barrage of severe winter storms, 12 of California's 17 major reservoirs have been replenished -- a silver lining for a state suffering from brutal drought. But officials also warn that when the enormous snowpack atop the Sierra Nevada starts to melt, the runoff could cause a new threat to those below. Los Angeles Times reporter Hayley Smith joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The history and future consequences of the Supreme Court's conservative shift
April 08, 2023 21:30 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBRecent reporting by ProPublica revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed, lavish trips funded by a Republican megadonor. This comes as the country waits to see how the justices will rule in a number of contentious cases. Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic joins John Yang to discuss the court's conservative shift, and how that could shape the country's future. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Terror attack in Tel Aviv kills 1, injures 6 others
April 07, 2023 22:55 - 3 minutes - 7.25 MBIn our news wrap Friday, Israeli authorities said a driver rammed a car into a group of people near a popular park in Tel Aviv, killing one and wounding six others, the U.S. Labor Department reported employers added 236,000 jobs in March while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% and Russian news agencies say Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been formally charged with espionage. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Kamala Harris meets with Tennessee Democrats expelled from state House by GOP lawmakers
April 07, 2023 22:50 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBIt was a chaotic scene at the Tennessee Capitol Thursday as two Black members of the state House of Representatives were kicked out of office by the Republican supermajority. In response, Vice President Harris traveled to Nashville to meet with Democratic lawmakers, including the ones who were expelled. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Tennessee's House Democratic Caucus chair about the expulsions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Biden proposes using Title IX to stop blanket bans on transgender athletes
April 07, 2023 22:45 - 7 minutes - 13.5 MBA rule change the Biden administration is proposing could make broad bans on competition by transgender athletes illegal, but would still allow restrictions in some cases. The proposal would affect Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination by schools that receive government funding. William Brangham spoke with LGBTQ+ reporter Orion Rummler of The 19th News about the restrictions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Incarcerated people face heightened costs to communicate with families
April 07, 2023 22:40 - 4 minutes - 9.19 MBFor years, advocates argued that incarcerated people in the U.S. are overcharged for basic phone calls. A new law aimed at capping those costs recently went into effect, but a new report is sounding the alarm about the escalating costs of other essential services like video and electronic messaging. Communities Correspondent Roby Chavez reports for our series, Searching for Justice. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders