"Filmmaker Sky Hopinka’s unconventional ways of telling Native stories" PBS NewsHour 1/23/2023
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SUMMARY: The artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Genius Award last fall, celebrating a decade of his experimental work focused on Indigenous people. Jeffrey Brown met Hopinka in New York’s Hudson Valley for the final story in our series on contemporary Native American Arts. It’s part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
"Mexico’s former anti-narcotics chief on trial in U.S., accused of protecting cartels" PBS NewsHour 1/23/2023
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SUMMARY: In New York, arguments began in the case of the highest-ranking Mexican official to ever stand trial in the U.S. Prosecutors say the very man responsible for working with the U.S. to enforce the War on Drugs, Genaro García Luna protected the cartels he was supposed to prosecute. León Krauze of Univision Noticias joined Nick Schifrin to discuss the case.
NOTE: Trump has never WILLINGLY turned over the sensitive documents in his position and still contends he had the right to have them.
"How a new chief of staff will affect the Biden White House amid documents scandal" PBS NewsHour 1/23/2023
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SUMMARY: As President Biden enters his third year in office, there's a change coming at the top of his leadership team. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain will leave his post in the coming weeks. It comes as the President prepares for the State of the Union Address and deals with questions about his handling of classified material. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
"Pence latest to face scrutiny after classified documents found in his Indiana home" PBS NewsHour 1/24/2023
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SUMMARY: Aides to former Vice President Mike Pence said they discovered a number of classified documents at his Indiana home during a search conducted last week. Pence's attorney said the documents were "inadvertently boxed and transported" at the end of the Trump administration without his knowledge. Larry Pfeiffer of the Hayden Center joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest.
"DeSantis defends blocking African American studies course in Florida schools" PBS NewsHour 1/23/2023
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SUMMARY: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his administration's decision to block a course on African American studies from the state's public schools. He said teaching Black history is required in Florida schools, but the Advanced Placement course amounted to ‘indoctrination.’ The fight is just the latest in the ongoing identity and culture war in Florida that has become a hallmark of DeSantis' agenda.
#StopTheNRA an American Terrorist Organization
"Community seeks answers after deadly Lunar New Year shooting in California" PBS NewsHour 1/23/2023
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SUMMARY: Authorities in California are trying to determine the motive behind the shooting in Monterey Park that killed 11 people celebrating the Lunar New Year. It's the deadliest shooting the U.S. has seen since 19 children and two teachers were killed last June in Uvalde, Texas. Amna Nawaz reports from Monterey Park and spoke with Rep. Judy Chu about the latest community affected by mass gun violence.
"Can gun safety laws make an impact on the frequency of mass shootings?" PBS NewsHour 1/23/2023
IMHO: Not as long as the NRA exists.
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SUMMARY: The tragedy in Monterey Park was the second mass shooting in California in just under a week. To discuss the laws in that state and the challenges of stopping shootings given the wide availability of guns, Geoff Bennett spoke with Adam Winkler, a professor at the UCLA School of Law where he focuses on constitutional law and gun policy.
"Another community mourns after California’s 2nd mass shooting in 48 hours" PBS NewsHour 1/24/2023
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SUMMARY: Less than 48 hours after a gunman’s rampage shook the sleepy Southern Californian city of Monterey Park, a mass shooting in Northern California left a second trail of devastation. Officials said the gunman opened fire at a farm and another agricultural business near Half Moon Bay, a small coastal city outside of San Francisco. Amna Nawaz reports.
"Latest wave of mass shootings sparks new debate over U.S. gun access" PBS NewsHour 1/25/2023
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SUMMARY: As Vice President Harris meets with the families of those killed in the Monterey Park shooting, many are grappling with the toll it is taking on their community. For Asian Americans, this past week has been especially painful. All 11 victims in Monterey Park were of Asian descent. Gloria Pan of MomsRising and the AAPI Against Gun Violence Coalition joined John Yang to discuss gun access.
"How the trauma of mass shootings fundamentally change American communities" PBS NewsHour 1/26/2023
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SUMMARY: This week's mass shootings in California, plus two others in just eight days, left 25 people dead and wounded 15 others. They also left many people to cope with the trauma of these attacks. Jennifer Carlson is studying the impact and aftermath of gun violence for the National Science Foundation. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss how these shootings fundamentally change communities.
"Oslo, Norway’s unique approach to curbing carbon emissions" PBS NewsHour 11/20/2022
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SUMMARY: The capital of Norway is working to be nearly emission-free by 2030. Every year, the city of Oslo calculates how much emission-producing activity will contribute to greenhouse gases, then implements a carbon budget to keep those levels low. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Heidi Sørensen, director of Oslo's Agency for Climate, to learn more.
"Bluegrass icon Alice Gerrard on her trailblazing career" PBS NewsHour 11/19/2022
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SUMMARY: With their unique harmonies, the bluegrass duo of Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard blazed trails for female folk singers in the 1960s and ‘70s. They were also civil rights activists who used their music to speak out politically. To celebrate the pair's legacy, last month the Smithsonian released a selection of remastered versions of their music. Ali Rogin speaks to Gerrard about her career.
Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard — Long Black Veil
"Capehart and Abernathy on the special counsel appointed to oversee Trump investigations" PBS NewsHour 11/18/2022
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SUMMARY: Washington Post columnists Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a special counsel appointed to investigate former President Trump, the balance of power in Washington [DC] and the battle for leadership on Capitol Hill.
"Migrant workers recount abuse while building stadiums for World Cup in Qatar" PBS NewsHour 11/18/2022
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SUMMARY: The World Cup starts Sunday in Qatar, but controversies have shadowed the event. To host, the nation went on a stadium-building spree, bringing in thousands upon thousands of migrant laborers. There are numerous stories about the workforce being mistreated and more than three dozen died on the job. We partnered with independent filmmakers Fat Rat Films to hear from some of those workers.
"How a criminal justice reporter built trust with prisoners to highlight conditions inside" PBS NewsHour 11/17/2022
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SUMMARY: A criminal justice reporter (Keri Blakinger - The Marshall Project) is using her background to build trust with men and women behind bars and to highlight conditions inside prisons. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports from Texas for our series, “Searching for Justice.”
"Drought’s impact on Mississippi River causes disruptions in shipping and agriculture" PBS NewsHour 11/17/2022
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SUMMARY: Up and down the Mississippi River basin, below-average rainfall has constricted one of the country’s major economic thoroughfares. Some areas along the river are reporting their lowest water levels in decades and it could affect consumers across the country. William Brangham reports.
"Michael Gerson, longtime NewsHour commentator, dies at 58" PBS NewsHour 11/17/2022
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SUMMARY: Longtime Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson died Thursday morning at 58. Gerson was a NewsHour commentator who regularly filled in for our Friday political analysis segment. We take a look at his lifelong career in public service.
"Pelosi steps down from Democratic leadership after Republicans win control of House" PBS NewsHour 11/17/2022
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SUMMARY: It was a day of momentous change in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans began laying plans after finally nailing down a majority and with the loss of the House confirmed, Speaker Nancy Pelosi surrendered her longtime position as Democratic leader. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
"Gap between pledges and action sparks criticism at COP27 climate summit" PBS NewsHour 11/16/2022
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SUMMARY: As nearly 200 countries negotiate at the COP27 climate talks on reducing emissions, there's a call for greater regulation and transparency around prior and future pledges. A United Nations report targets governments, corporations and banks for what's called "greenwashing," or making false or exaggerated claims of progress. Jamie Hannan of Fossil Free Media joined William Brangham to discuss.
"NASA’s Artemis rocket finally lifts off after political, financial, technical delays" PBS NewsHour 11/16/2022
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SUMMARY: For the first time in half a century, NASA is starting to make its way back to a lunar landing. The Artemis rocket was finally able to launch early Wednesday morning after prior delays, sending an unmanned capsule around the moon. At the same time, there are plenty of questions about the path NASA has chosen to make this happen. Miles O'Brien reports.
"Monastery invests in craftsmanship by expanding its hand-crafted pipe organ" PBS NewsHour 11/15/2022
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SUMMARY: Pipe organs have a storied history throughout Western civilization, but demand for the king of instruments has seen a steady decline in recent decades. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on one attempt to change that. It's part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
"Collapse of FTX raises questions about cryptocurrency’s viability" PBS NewsHour 11/15/2022
REMINDER: Cryptocurrency does NOT have any government backing, you have to trust someone you DO NOT know and likely can't get in contact with.
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SUMMARY: The fallout keeps growing for the cryptocurrency industry after an unexpected bankruptcy involving one of the largest and most well-known exchanges, FTX. Its downfall has renewed concerns about the safety and credibility of many cryptocurrencies and their values have plunged as well. Roben Farzad of the podcast 'Full Disclosure' joined Amna Nawaz to discuss.
"United Kingdom and France agree to crack down on migrant crossings in the English Channel" PBS NewsHour 11/14/2022
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SUMMARY: Britain will pay France at least $75 million a year in a deal designed to reduce illegal migration across the English Channel. A record 40,000 asylum seekers have crossed so far this year. As part of the deal, the French will step up efforts to stop smugglers and British officers will be stationed in French immigration control centers. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.
"Digital database documents vital infrastructure created by the New Deal" PBS NewsHour 11/14/2022
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SUMMARY: It’s a hidden history right in front of our eyes. The buildings, artworks and so much more were created all over the country during the New Deal of the 1930s and 40s. To bring that hidden history to light, the online archive "The Living New Deal" documents those sites across the country. Jeffrey Brown has more for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
"Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Kherson after city freed from Russian control" PBS NewsHour 11/14/2022
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SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Kherson after it was retaken from Russia. Jubilation in the streets has been almost non-stop since the Russians fled late last week. But after almost eight months of occupation, accounts of brutality mirror the experiences of many other Ukrainians freed from Russian control. Special correspondent Jack Hewson and videographer Ed Ram report.
"Deadly explosion reported in Poland as Russia unleashed missile barrage on Ukraine" PBS NewsHour 11/14/2022
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SUMMARY: The U.S. and western allies said they’re looking into reports of an explosion in NATO-member Poland. It happened as Russia conducted missile strikes across Ukraine. Local Polish media reported the explosion at a grain facility in an eastern village about four miles north of the Ukrainian border. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the developments.
"Missile strike in Poland likely unintentional and tied to Ukrainian air defense, NATO says" PBS NewsHour 11/16/2022
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SUMMARY: The missile that landed in Poland and killed two people sparked emergency meetings of NATO and the world’s leading democracies. But initial findings suggest it was an errant Ukrainian air defense missile and not a Russian missile. Top U.S. officials say they support that initial assessment, but Ukraine rejects it. Nick Schifrin reports.
"Human traffickers exploit desperation of Ukrainian refugees and their children" PBS NewsHour 11/16/2022
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SUMMARY: More than four million people who fled Russia’s war in Ukraine have sought refuge in the European Union. Most Ukrainians receive a warm welcome and are offered access to temporary residence permits so they can work and receive social benefits. But the trying circumstances also created opportunities for sexual and labor exploitation. Special correspondent Rosie Birchard reports from Poland.
"Winter looms in Ukraine as Russian invasion enters 10th month" PBS NewsHour 11/19/2022
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SUMMARY: As the war in Ukraine enters its 10th month and snow falls in the country's capital, Russia continues to target civilian infrastructure and the electrical grid. Reporting from Kyiv, NPR national security correspondent Greg Myre joins Geoff Bennett for more on what the coming winter will look like.
