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Don'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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Controversial oil drilling project in Alaska approved by Biden administration

March 13, 2023 22:45 - 4 minutes - 8.81 MB

The Biden administration officially approved a controversial oil drilling project in Alaska known as Willow. It is expected to produce some 600 million barrels of crude oil over the next three decades. Supporters hail the energy and jobs it would create while opponents say it would accelerate emissions and the climate crisis. Liz Ruskin of Alaska Public Media joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Persistent drought and overdevelopment cause record low water levels for tens of millions

March 13, 2023 22:40 - 8 minutes - 15 MB

Despite a rainy and snowy winter out west, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the reservoirs that provide water for 40 million Americans, are at record low levels due to the ongoing megadrought. Arizona is set to lose over 20% of its Colorado River water allotment this year alone. As Stephanie Sy reports, that's leaving communities across the state scrambling to find alternatives. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Congress battles over conflicting priorities, but finds some bipartisan agreement

March 13, 2023 22:35 - 5 minutes - 9.83 MB

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pressing federal banking regulators after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. And while the divided Congress is giving a divided response, they are finding bipartisan agreement on some issues. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins has been following it all. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The risks student-athletes face amid sports betting boom

March 13, 2023 22:30 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MB

March Madness brackets are set and with it comes billions of dollars in bets on the games. Paul Solman recently reported on betting companies partnering with universities and the threat it poses for students. But it turns out problems are even more acute for student-athletes. This story is a partnership with the Shirley Povich Center for Sports and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How the Oscar wins for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' could change Hollywood

March 13, 2023 22:25 - 9 minutes - 18.3 MB

The 95th Academy Awards proved to be an evening of wins for Asian and Asian American actors with "Everything Everywhere All at Once" sweeping up many of the Oscars. Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang joined William Brangham and discussed if the results could change how Hollywood goes about making movies. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Pence says 'history will hold Donald Trump accountable'

March 12, 2023 21:50 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MB

In our news wrap Sunday, Mike Pence criticized Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 capitol attack at an annual dinner with Washington journalists, Treasury Secretary Yellen said there will be no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank, eight people died when two migrant smuggling boats capsized off the San Diego coast, and Israeli forces fatally shot three armed Palestinians in the West Bank. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sen. Jon Tester on looming battles over debt, immigration in Congress

March 12, 2023 21:45 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MB

As battle lines are being drawn for the 2024 presidential election, critical junctures are fast approaching in Congress on spending, the national debt, immigration policy and the military. Montana's Democratic Sen. Jon Tester joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss some of the upcoming fights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Russian journalist reflects on living and reporting in exile

March 12, 2023 21:40 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MB

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Moscow has continued its clampdown on independent media within its borders. Many Russian journalists fled rather than risk imprisonment. One of them is journalist Mikhail Zygar, whose book "War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine" is coming out in July. He joins John Yang to discuss his experience. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A Brief But Spectacular take on designing better lives for all

March 12, 2023 21:35 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MB

Emi Kiyota is an internationally recognized thought leader on healthy aging. Inspired by her grandmother's experience, Kiyota helps create elder communities with spaces that accommodate everyone. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on designing better lives for all. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The life of Frances Marion, a trailblazer for women in Hollywood

March 12, 2023 21:30 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

This Women's History Month, we're highlighting stories of success that have faded over time. Tonight, we look back at the life of Frances Marion, a pioneer in the film industry whose storied career made her one of the most prolific and respected screenwriters of her time. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Heavy rains wreak havoc in California, with more on the way

March 11, 2023 21:45 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MB

In our news wrap Saturday, California's deadly storm season continues to trigger flooding and evacuations, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic three years ago today, three American women are missing in Mexico, Indonesia's most active volcano erupted, and U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin broke a World Cup record with her 87th victory in Sweden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Pandemic rules for Medicaid enrollment are ending soon. Here's what that means

March 11, 2023 21:40 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MB

The nation's uninsured rate reached an all-time low during the pandemic, largely because Congress temporarily blocked states from kicking people off Medicaid even if they were no longer eligible. But starting at the end of March, as many as 15 million of the program's 84 million enrollees could eventually lose coverage. Kaiser Health News correspondent Rachana Pradhan joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Why Hollywood is still falling short in representation of women in film

March 11, 2023 21:35 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MB

In some ways, Sunday's Academy Awards mark big advances in diversity. Last year, more top movies starred women of color than in the previous 16 years. But there are still notable gaps, particularly for women behind the camera. Rebecca Sun, senior editor of diversity and inclusivity at the Hollywood Reporter, joins Jeff Brown to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Capturing America's fading shopping malls through a photographer's lens

March 11, 2023 21:30 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MB

Empty fountains. Quiet corridors. Shuttered storefronts. Once the bustling centers of a community's social scene, malls aren't the fixtures of everyday life they used to be. Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland brings us the story of how one photographer is documenting these once-grand structures. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Eastern Canada residents reeling after Fiona

September 25, 2022 21:45 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MB

In our news wrap Sunday, Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to reach hurricane strength as it approaches Cuba and Florida, Canada mobilized its military to help in the recovery after Fiona, Italy held an election that could pivot the country's leadership to the far-right, violent anti-government protests continue in Iran, and Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge broke his own world record in the Berlin Marathon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Rep. Zoe Lofgren on what to expect in this week's Jan. 6 hearing

September 25, 2022 21:40 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MB

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold at least one more public hearing this week before concluding its work. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a member of that committee, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A look at Florida's major races ahead of the midterms

September 25, 2022 21:35 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MB

With the midterms 44 days away, we're taking a closer look at some of the most competitive races around the country. Democrat and Republican political strategists Steve Schale and Al Cardenas join Geoff Bennett to discuss Florida's hotly contested races for Senate and governor. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Soccer pro Olivia Moultrie on the pursuit of goals

September 25, 2022 21:30 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MB

Olivia Moultrie started her professional soccer career at the age of 13. For our Weekend Spotlight, Geoff Bennett spoke with Moultrie about making and setting goals both on and off the field. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: On the heels of Fiona, a new storm brews in the Caribbean

September 24, 2022 21:50 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MB

In our news wrap Saturday, Florida and the Gulf Coast brace for Tropical Storm Ian while communities from Puerto Rico to Canada deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, Albert Pujols became the fourth baseball player in MLB history to hit 700 home runs, Biden awarded the National Humanities Medal to singer Elton John, and jazz musician Pharoah Sanders and actress Louise Fletcher have died. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How Puerto Ricans are coping in the wake of Hurricane Fiona

September 24, 2022 21:45 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

Puerto Ricans continue to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. Widespread power outages, washed out roads and homes toppled by flooding have left residents frustrated and scared. We hear from people on different sides of the island and Associated Press correspondent Dánica Coto about Puerto Rico's recovery after the storm. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Attorney discusses migrants' lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis

September 24, 2022 21:35 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MB

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a class action lawsuit for flying roughly 50 migrants unannounced from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, without food, shelter or resources planned. The suit says that DeSantis and other individuals defrauded vulnerable immigrants to advance a political agenda. Oren Sellstrom, one of the attorneys involved in the lawsuit, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Big Oil pledged to fight climate change, but do their actions line up?

September 24, 2022 21:30 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MB

To prevent catastrophic global warming, international groups say there should be no new investment in fossil fuel projects. The world's biggest energy companies support those goals publicly, but their spending and lobbying suggest they have no plans to slow down oil and gas development. Ali Rogin explores new data showing a disconnect between what major industry players are saying and doing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Fears of recession trigger stock market sell-off

September 23, 2022 22:56 - 3 minutes - 7.18 MB

In our news wrap Friday, a sell-off swept Wall Street and the world as rising interest rates intensify fears of a recession, counter-protesters marched in support of Iran's Islamic regime following growing unrest over a young woman's death in the custody of so-called morality police and officials in Lebanon and Syria say at least 77 are dead after a boat carrying migrants capsized. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Russia stages sham referenda in Ukraine as U.N. says it finds new evidence of war crimes

September 23, 2022 22:50 - 4 minutes - 7.88 MB

In an escalation of the war, Moscow launched what the U.S. and others call illegal referenda in the Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the United Nations said it has found new evidence of war crimes and many Russians appear to be fleeing the country instead of signing up for a new military draft. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Trump back on the campaign trail stumping for candidates on midterm ballot

September 23, 2022 22:45 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MB

Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail stumping for Republican candidates who will be on the ballot this November. Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins discuss his latest rally in Wilmington, North Carolina where Trump is supporting Senate candidate Ted Budd. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Trump's embrace of QAnon raising concerns about future political violence

September 23, 2022 22:40 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MB

Former President Trump appears to be embracing the unfounded theories of the extremely far-right QAnon community and it's raising concerns about future political violence. Mike Rothschild, author of "The Storm Is Upon Us: How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and Conspiracy Theory of Everything," joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Brooks and Tumulty on Putin's war in Ukraine and the state of Republican politics

September 23, 2022 22:35 - 13 minutes - 24.2 MB

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's rebuke of Russia and Putin at the U.N. and the state of Republican politics. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NASA engineer honored for work overseeing launch of James Webb Space Telescope

September 23, 2022 22:30 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MB

The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, or Sammies, are given out each year to celebrate our nation's public servants. NASA's Greg Robinson received the flagship award of Federal Employee of the Year for his work managing the construction and implementation of the James Webb Space Telescope. Robinson joined Judy Woodruff before this week's ceremony to talk about his journey to stardom. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Grassroots movement seeks to make hiking trails more accessible to all

September 23, 2022 22:25 - 4 minutes - 9.23 MB

Outdoor enthusiasts know well the physical and restorative benefits of spending a beautiful day in the woods on a trail. But for many people, there are a lot of barriers to taking a simple hike because of a disability or difficulty with balance. A new grassroots movement aims to change that and make trails accessible to all. Jennifer Rooks of Maine Public Television reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A look at the literary legacy of Hilary Mantel

September 23, 2022 22:20 - 4 minutes - 8.66 MB

Hilary Mantel died Thursday at age 70 near her home in Exeter, England. She authored 17 books, but it was her trilogy of historical fiction based on the life of Thomas Cromwell and King Henry VIII that brought her worldwide fame and acclaim. Here's an excerpt of a 2015 conversation between Mantel and Jeffrey Brown as part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: U.S. sanctions Iran's 'morality police' after young woman's death

September 22, 2022 22:55 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's morality police as protests continue over the death of a young woman in custody, Republicans in the Senate blocked action on forcing the disclosure of "dark money" donors to political causes and average rates on 30-year mortgage rates have hit their highest level since 2007. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

'One man chose this war': U.N. Security Council discusses Russian horrors in Ukraine

September 22, 2022 22:50 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MB

The war in Ukraine took center stage at the U.N. Security Council as leading players on opposite sides came face-to-face for the first time since Russia's invasion. They waged verbal battle as the war claimed more casualties. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Congress in final push to approve contentious legislation before midterms

September 22, 2022 22:45 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

With less than 50 days until the midterms, Congress is in its final push to approve legislation ahead of Election Day. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to make it harder to overthrow an election while the Senate debated Sen. Joe Manchin's energy permitting proposal. All of this as yet another government shutdown deadline looms. Lisa Desjardins joined Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hurricane exposes fragility of Puerto Rico's energy grid despite large-scale investments

September 22, 2022 22:40 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

Days after Hurricane Fiona swept across Puerto Rico, people there are still dealing with intense heat, a water shortage and a difficult history that has left the territory short on power and crucial needs. Yarimar Bonilla, the director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College in New York, joined William Brangham to discuss the recovery. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Melinda French Gates on her foundation's ongoing push for global gender equity

September 22, 2022 22:35 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MB

In 2015, the United Nations released 17 global goals to end poverty and hunger, increase economic opportunity and promote gender equity by 2030. To help world leaders get there, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation created and funded the Goalkeepers project. Melinda French Gates joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest on the effort. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Global leaders pledge billions to combat infectious diseases after COVID causes setbacks

September 22, 2022 22:30 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MB

Alongside the United Nations General Assembly this week, a push for the fight against infectious diseases. Most countries signed on, but the U.K. is a holdout. As special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel reports, with governments' budgets tightening, there is concern that life saving programs might have to be scaled back. This story was produced in partnership with the Global Health Reporting Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New book 'The Divider' takes a look at Trump presidency and what led to January 6 attacks

September 22, 2022 22:25 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MB

A new book by two veteran journalists takes a look behind the scenes of Donald Trump's presidency. Husband and wife reporting team Peter Baker of The New York Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker say that to understand what happened on January 6, it is necessary to understand what happened the day Trump took office and all the days in between. That is the focus of their book, "The Divider." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New Netflix series 'Mo' is based on Palestinian comic's life as a refugee in Houston

September 22, 2022 22:20 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

The new Netflix comedy "Mo" is gaining acclaim for its portrayal of Arab American life rarely presented in popular culture. Mo Amer, the comedian who wrote and stars in the show, based it on his own story as a refugee in Houston. Jeffrey Brown talked to him for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Biden asks global leaders to counter Russia as Putin calls more troops to Ukraine

September 21, 2022 22:55 - 7 minutes - 13.5 MB

In the largest escalation of the war in Ukraine since Russia invaded, President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of reservists. Moscow vows to send 300,000 additional troops into Ukraine and support sham referenda in Ukrainian territory that Russian troops currently occupy. President Biden and the world is responding at the United Nations General Assembly. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As Fed raises interest rates to combat inflation, central banks around the world follow

September 21, 2022 22:54 - 4 minutes - 9.05 MB

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates once again, adding to the sharpest series of hikes since the 1980s. So far, the Fed has increased rates by three points this year and Chair Jerome Powell says there's more to come. Other countries are following suit, posing more risks. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: House votes on reform to electoral vote count, malaria outbreaks in Pakistan

September 21, 2022 22:50 - 4 minutes - 7.48 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, the House approved a bill to block future attempts at subverting presidential elections and close loopholes in the law, medical workers struggled to contain malaria outbreaks as mosquitoes breed in the wake of flooding in Pakistan and Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver announced he's selling both teams after allegations of racist and anti-female speech. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Details of New York attorney general's lawsuit against Trump and his children

September 21, 2022 22:40 - 8 minutes - 15.2 MB

New York state sued former President Trump, his three eldest children and his company alleging business fraud. The civil lawsuit claims they inflated Trump's net worth by billions of dollars by exaggerating the value of his key real estate properties. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit in Manhattan. John Yang reports on the latest development in Trump's legal battles. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Poland President Andrzej Duda on Russia's war in Ukraine, Putin's nuclear threats

September 21, 2022 22:35 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MB

Ukraine's largest neighbor on its western border is Poland, a NATO and European Union member that has its own long and violent history with Russia. Judy Woodruff sat down in New York with Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, as Vladimir Putin looks to accelerate the war and makes overt threats of nuclear weaponry. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Putin doubles down on war in Ukraine, calls up 300,000 Russian troops to escalate conflict

September 21, 2022 22:30 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

In a rare television address to his nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on his war in Ukraine and ordered Russia's first mobilization since World War II. He's calling up hundreds of thousands of reserves and retired fighters. Putin said more manpower is needed to win a war not just against Ukraine, but against its western backers. Nataliya Bugayova joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Puerto Rico begins hurricane recovery with most of island still without power and water

September 21, 2022 22:25 - 4 minutes - 8 MB

Hurricane Fiona is expected to hit Bermuda hard as a Category 4 storm. But when it saturated Puerto Rico earlier this week, it did plenty of damage as a Category 1 storm and set back the modest progress made in the five years since Hurricane Maria. William Brangham reports on the impact the storm has had on communities across the island. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Texas sheriff opens investigation into Florida flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard

September 21, 2022 22:20 - 6 minutes - 12 MB

Outrage over Florida Governor Ron Desantis' decision to fly dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week has led to legal battles. Investigators in Texas say they believe the migrants were lured under false pretenses into boarding charter planes that left San Antonio and eventually arrived in Massachusetts. Javier Salazar, the Texas sheriff leading the inquiry, joined Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Biden administration declares monkeypox a public health emergency

August 04, 2022 22:55 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, the Biden administration declared a public health emergency over monkeypox as the number of U.S. cases passed 6,600, President Biden tests positive for COVID for a sixth consecutive day, China retaliates in a dispute over Taiwan, Puerto Rico's former governor was arrested in a federal corruption case, and Taliban officials deny knowing al-Qaida's leader was in Kabul. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian penal colony

August 04, 2022 22:50 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MB

U.S. women's basketball star Brittney Griner now faces 9 years in a Russian prison. She was convicted Thursday in a Russian court on drug charges for having cannabis oil in her luggage last February as she arrived in Moscow. The Biden administration had sharply criticized her arrest and condemned the verdict. Journalist Julia Ioffe, a founding partner at Puck News, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

USAID Administrator Samantha Power discusses global food security amid the Ukraine crisis

August 04, 2022 22:45 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MB

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated a global food crisis with hundreds of millions of people going to bed hungry every night. A recent UN-brokered deal with Russia and Ukraine to allow Ukrainian grain to leave the Black Sea is offering some relief, but the problem goes well beyond that. Samantha Power, administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

USAID's Samantha Power discusses global food security amid the Ukraine crisis

August 04, 2022 22:45 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MB

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated a global food crisis with hundreds of millions of people going to bed hungry every night. A recent UN-brokered deal with Russia and Ukraine to allow Ukrainian grain to leave the Black Sea is offering some relief, but the problem goes well beyond that. Samantha Power, administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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