PBS News Hour
Nation’s top weather service faces potential political storm
Show title: PBS News Hour
Video title: Nation’s top weather service faces potential political storm
Video duration: 6m 36sVideo description: While extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, the National Weather Service and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, are targeted for drastic changes in Project 2025, the roadmap for the next conservative president. To learn more about what Project 2025 proposes, John Yang speaks with Rachel Cleetus from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
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High numbers of children infected with RSV
6m 19s
With COVID still a concern and the flu season now underway and showing signs it could be severe, there’s a third virus that’s surging and has physicians worried about a potential “tri-demic” this winter. Pediatric hospitals are struggling to deal with cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Dr. Juan Salazar of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center joined John Yang to discuss the concerns.
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Pennsylvania's Senate race close just two weeks before vote
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We are two weeks away from a hugely consequential election that will determine the make-up of Congress and the direction of U.S. policymaking over the next two years. So far, more than a billion dollars have been spent on races for 35 Senate seats, and the most expensive of those is in Pennsylvania. Judy Woodruff visited the Keystone State and spoke with voters.
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The role mail-in voting could play in the midterms
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We may not see final results of the midterms on election night due to different state laws on counting ballots. Jessica Huseman is the editorial director of Votebeat, a news organization dedicated to following elections and the voting process. She joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the role mail-in voting could play in the midterms.
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Kidnapping highlights plight of missing Black women
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The harrowing account of a woman in Kansas City who was taken captive, and eventually escaped, is once again raising questions about how authorities and the media handle cases of missing Black women. People there were concerned a serial killer was targeting Black women, but police dismissed the claims saying they were unfounded rumors. Amna Nawaz reports.
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Haiti asks for support as criminal gangs grow stronger
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Just 600 miles off of Florida’s coast, millions of Haitians face humanitarian, security, and political crises. More than one million people there suffer from acute food insecurity, cholera is spreading, violence has reached previously safe areas and the government appears powerless to provide solutions. Nick Schifrin reports.
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China's president secures third term, consolidates power
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Chinese President Xi Jinping secured a third five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party over the weekend. A seven-member Standing Committee was also named and filled with Xi loyalists. Christopher Johnson of China Strategies Group joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the developments.
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'Nation’s Report Card' shows steep declines in test scores
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The new "Nation’s Report Card" is out and the results are grim. Test scores are at their lowest level in decades, with steep declines in both reading and math proficiency in nearly every state. It's the first comprehensive look at the pandemic’s impact on America’s students. Peggy Carr of the National Center for Education Statistics, which issued the report, joined William Brangham to discuss.
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Ukraine warns Russia may be plotting dirty bomb attack
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It has been exactly eight months since Russia launched a full-scale war in Ukraine, and Moscow has escalated its nuclear rhetoric. Russian officials are claiming that Ukraine is about to release radiation using a so-called ‘dirty bomb.’ As Nick Schifrin reports, international leaders are warning the allegation is actually a cover for Russia’s own plans.
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Exploring the connection between our brains, moods and music
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Have you ever wondered why a piece of music makes you feel a certain way? As part of our Student Reporting Labs' ongoing look at youth mental health, student journalists John Barnes and Brigitte Bonsu explore the connection between our brains, music and our moods. It's for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to watch in final days
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what they’re watching during the final days before the midterms.
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Ex-offenders at risk of arrest for voting in Florida
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Two-thirds of prisoners are rearrested and half are reincarcerated within three years of their release. Addiction, poverty, and a lack of housing all play a role. But as Amna Nawaz explains, in Florida, voting could be what ultimately lands some back behind bars. It’s part of our series, "Searching for Justice."
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Rishi Sunak selected as United Kingdom's next prime minister
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For the second time in a matter of weeks, the people of the United Kingdom are about to get a new prime minister. The governing Conservatives selected Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss who was forced out following a catastrophic budget. The 42-year-old is the first prime minister of color and the first of Indian descent. Malcolm Brabant reports from Brighton, England.
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How women have influenced HBO's 'House of the Dragon'
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HBO's "House of the Dragon" — a prequel to the popular "Game of Thrones" series — is a massive hit, averaging nearly 30 million viewers per episode. Gender, power and sexism are among the show's central themes, and women play key roles both on-screen and behind the camera. Insider entertainment reporter Kim Renfro joins Geoff Bennett to discuss how the new series differs from its predecessor.
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A look at Pennsylvania’s close race for the U.S. Senate
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One of the closest races for a seat in the evenly divided U.S. Senate this midterm election is in Pennsylvania. Judy Woodruff joins Geoff Bennett from the suburbs of Philadelphia to share what she has been seeing and hearing over the past few days, in the final stretch before Election Day.
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Inflation, economy are top of mind for Arizona voters
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As Election Day draws near, there are two close contests in Arizona. Republican Kari Lake, a former Phoenix news anchor, faces Democrat Katie Hobbs, Arizona's secretary of state, in the race for governor. And Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly is running for reelection against Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters. Arizona Public Media reporter Andrew Oxford joins Geoff Bennett to discuss.
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What is the significance of Russia's use of Iranian drones?
6m 32s
Investigators are linking Russia's barrage of deadly drone attacks across several Ukrainian cities to an evolving partnership between Russia and Iran. Iranian leaders deny supplying any weapons to Russia, a claim at odds with assessments by U.S. officials. Mason Clark, lead Russian military analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss.
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Kids are struggling with anxiety. How is it being treated?
8m 19s
A national panel of health experts is recommending for the first time that children ages 8 and up be screened for anxiety — an issue that the pandemic has put a spotlight on. Dr. Lee Beers, former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Professor Elana Bernstein of the University of Dayton’s School of Psychology join Geoff Bennett to discuss child mental health care.
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Making surfing accessible to kids with disabilities
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On the beaches of Little Compton, Rhode Island, a nonprofit is knocking down barriers to surfing for children with disabilities. Justin Kenny reports.
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Roger Bennett of ‘Men in Blazers’ on World Cup 2022
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We are less than a month away from the start of the 2022 World Cup that will transfix soccer fans around the globe. There’s lots of anticipation and excitement around the games, but the host nation of Qatar has sparked criticism. Roger Bennett of “Men in Blazers” joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the complaints and his book about the 100 greatest soccer players.
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