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Watch: S2025 E71

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White House didn't know about Lloyd Austin's hospitalization

5m 17s

The Pentagon said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is out of intensive care after spending at least four days there last week for complications from an elective procedure performed before Christmas. But many questions about his illness remain, including why he waited days to inform President Biden or announce publicly that he had been hospitalized. Nick Schifrin reports.

Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon

4m 27s

As Israel’s offensive in Gaza continues, a new front is heating up on the country’s northern border. Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been trading fire and Monday morning, an Israeli strike killed one of Hezbollah's high-ranking members. All this as Secretary of State Blinken traveled again to the region hoping to keep the conflict from spreading. William Brangham reports.

Investigation raises questions on Philips breathing devices

6m 21s

In 2021, a widely used breathing device manufactured by Philips was the subject of a safety recall. Now, new reporting shows that the replacement machines sent out to customers might also pose dangerous problems. Ali Rogin speaks with Debbie Cenziper, one of the leaders of the ProPublica and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette investigation, to learn about the latest developments.

Gaza’s children face starvation amid dire conditions

8m 2s

Three months ago, Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and kidnapping roughly 240 more. Ever since, Israel has bombarded Gaza with the goal of eliminating Hamas. The United Nations estimates that as many as 40 percent of Palestinians killed in Gaza are children. Jason Lee, Save the Children's country director of occupied Palestinian territories, joins John Yang to discuss.

What’s behind a spike in childhood speech development delays

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Since the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of young children who are slow to develop language skills, with pediatric speech delays more than doubling for children aged 12 and younger. PBS Wisconsin's Zac Schultz reports on what’s behind the delays and whether schools have the resources to help teachers, students and caregivers.

What to know as COVID surges again with new JN.1 variant

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The U.S. is experiencing another uptick in COVID infections after the holidays, with hospitalizations rising for the eighth week in a row. A new dominant variant, JN.1, has quickly spread to account for more than 60 percent of cases. John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera to learn more about the surge and what it tells us about how we deal with COVID moving forward.

The wider implications of Serbia’s disputed election results

8m 13s

Serbia is a flashpoint in the European struggle between democracy and autocratic leaders, with Russia’s war in Ukraine heightening its importance. Now, the Balkan nation is being torn apart by protests accusing the government of authoritarian President Aleksandar Vučić, a strong Putin ally, of widespread election fraud. Foreign policy analyst Edward P. Joseph joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

Stars of new musical discuss connecting with autistic adults

7m 54s

A new musical recently debuted on Broadway that puts the stories of seven autistic young adults front and center as they face the challenges of leading independent lives. Jeffrey Brown talks to the creators behind "How to Dance in Ohio" and some of its stars for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Louisiana drought threatens to create a crawfish shortage

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Nearly 80 percent of Louisiana remains in a severe drought which will lead to fewer crawfish and higher prices for the state’s multi-million dollar "mudbug" industry. Communities correspondent Roby Chavez has been following the story and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss why farmers are worried.

Brooks and Capehart on court deciding Trump ballot case

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the question of whether former President Trump can remain on the ballot is in the hands of the Supreme Court and President Biden's warning that political violence is a grave threat to democracy.

Can Florida's plan to import drugs from Canada lower costs?

6m 11s

After years of pressure from states, lawmakers and consumer advocates, the Food and Drug Administration gave the go-ahead to allow a state to import drugs from Canada for the first time. Florida will be allowed to import certain medications in the hopes of lowering prices. Lisa Desjardins discussed what it could mean and whether it will deliver the savings people want with Dr. Stacie Dusetzina.

Biden warns political violence poses threat to democracy

7m 11s

Speaking Friday near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, a pivotal site in America’s Revolutionary War, President Biden framed the stakes of the 2024 election. Marking the third anniversary of Jan. 6, Biden condemned political violence and Donald Trump. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

What Wayne LaPierre's resignation means for the NRA's future

4m 56s

The longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, is stepping down after more than three decades. His announcement came ahead of a civil corruption trial brought by the New York attorney general alleging fraud and mismanagement. Amna Nawaz discussed what it means for the future of the NRA with Mike Spies.

Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be kept off ballot

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There's a major development in a case that could upend the 2024 presidential election. The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether Donald Trump can be barred from the ballot. His eligibility has been challenged in dozens of states under the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. Amna Nawaz discussed what this means for Trump and voters with former federal prosecutor Sarah Krissoff.

Palestinians describe harassment over social media posts

9m 12s

As Israel cracks down on support for Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups in the wake of the Oct. 7th attacks, hundreds of Palestinians and Arab Citizens of Israel have been arrested for social media posts in Israel and the Occupied Territories. But many say they were detained with little evidence of wrongdoing and faced humiliation and abuse while in custody. Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Experts discuss Ukraine's combat stalemate

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The frontlines of the war in Ukraine have hardly moved in the last few months, but could the course of the war change in 2024? Geoff Bennett discussed two perspectives with Charles Kupchan, who served on the National Security Council staff during the Obama and Clinton administrations, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former senior intelligence official who focused on Russia and Eurasia.

Trump businesses received millions from foreign governments

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House Democrats released a new report showing foreign countries spent millions at former President Trump’s businesses while he held office. The release appears to be a political counter-punch to Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into President Biden and his family’s foreign business dealings. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Russia steps up aerial attacks on Ukraine

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A White House spokesperson said U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Moscow has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and fired at least one of them into Ukraine on December 30. The U.S. is now concerned Iran will soon agree to sell Russia missiles. Geoff Bennett reports.

Harvard embroiled in controversy after president resigns

9m 48s

The resignation of former Harvard president Claudine Gay has hardly settled any of the debate surrounding her tenure. While Gay did admit to several mistakes, she argues she's been unfairly targeted because of her race, ideology and push for diversity. William Brangham has two perspectives from Khalil Gibran Muhammad of Harvard’s Kennedy School, and Tom Nichols of The Atlantic.

Remembering the art and energy of tap legend Maurice Hines

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Maurice Hines, a legend of tap dance for seven decades, has died. He gained fame with his brother Gregory as the Hines Brothers, delighting audiences on stage, television and film. Jeffrey Brown has this remembrance for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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