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Tom Hanks discusses his debut novel

7m 55s

You could be forgiven for not knowing about the blockbuster film, “Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall.” That's because it’s a fictional film at the center of a new novel, "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece," written by Tom Hanks. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Hanks in New York to talk about his book and his love of making movies. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Turkey prepares for election as Erdogan tries to hold power

6m 2s

This Sunday, more than 60 million Turks will cast their ballot to decide the country’s president. Turkey is a NATO member, part of the G20 and for two decades has been led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The opposition calls him authoritarian. He calls them terrorists. He now faces his toughest battle yet in an election that could have major implications for Turkey and its allies. Nick Schifrin reports.

GOP works to block state amendments for abortion rights

7m 30s

In the year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters in several states have shown up to overwhelmingly support abortion rights in ballot measures. Future efforts to enshrine abortion access in state constitutions could soon face higher hurdles as Republican-controlled legislatures are trying to make it harder. Laura Barrón-López discussed that with Karen Kasler and Gabrielle Hays.

Border officials prepare for migrants as order expires

3m 15s

A deadline is at hand for migrants hoping to enter the U.S. from Mexico. The end of COVID-19 curbs on asylum seekers expires late Thursday night. In its place, the Biden administration is promising a crackdown on illegal crossings. That made Thursday a day of desperation for many. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Secretary of State on immigration policy as Title 42 ends

9m 43s

With COVID restrictions at the border expiring, the U.S. is preparing for a surge of migrants. The White House said it plans to crackdown on illegal crossings and foster legal pathways for migrants. Amna Nawaz discussed that policy with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Rep. Chip Roy on debt ceiling debate and border policy

6m 14s

The pandemic-era rule that served two presidents as a border policy Band-Aid is expiring as Congress is up against another ticking clock with the debt limit impasse threatening the national and global economies. Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is an influential voice in the House Freedom Caucus and the debt debate. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest on the negotiations.

Ukraine awaits arrival of U.S. tanks in fight against Russia

7m 20s

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise statement Thursday that his country has not received enough Western armored vehicles to launch a counteroffensive. The U.S. and other allies have said in recent days that Ukraine has what it needs, including 98 percent of promised armored vehicles. Nick Schifrin examines what the West says it has provided and what it still plans to deliver.

Proposed rules would force power plants to slash emissions

5m 17s

The Environmental Protection Agency laid out its latest move to cut the greenhouse gasses that are driving climate change, unveiling a sweeping new set of guidelines for the power plants that generate America's electricity. William Brangham reports.

Town hall highlights media's struggle covering Trump's lies

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A debate over how journalists should cover former President Trump is underway as he seeks another term. It comes after an unruly CNN town hall where Trump spouted lies about the 2020 election, mocked the woman he was found liable of sexually abusing and dodged policy questions all before a supportive audience in New Hampshire. James Fallows and Mark Lukasiewicz joined Geoff Bennett to discuss.

Sri Lanka struggles to recover from economic collapse

8m 42s

The pandemic and global economic slowdown have increased pressure on developing economies. The International Monetary Fund reports more than 50 countries are in debt distress. Sri Lanka defaulted on its debt last year and recently secured a $3 billion bailout from the IMF. Fred de Sam Lazaro traveled to the island nation of 23 million people to see how the country is faring.

Ala. reporters earn Pulitzer Prize for uncovering corruption

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A local news organization in Alabama received multiple Pulitzer Prizes this week. A team of reporters for AL.com uncovered how police in the small town of Brookside used aggressive policing and made-up charges to extract fines out of poor people to boost their town’s revenues. William Brangham spoke with two of the reporters who worked on the investigation, John Archibald and Ramsey Archibald.

States push for harsher school discipline practices

10m 2s

School administrators and teachers are concerned about ongoing problems with student conduct that are disruptive and difficult to deal with. Several states are beginning to propose big changes about how to handle it. We hear from teachers across the country about their experiences and discuss the proposals and criticism around them with Thalia González of UC College of the Law, San Francisco.

Chicago Federal Reserve president on inflation, uncertainty

7m 8s

The Federal Reserve has been laser-focused on bringing down prices, raising interest rates 10 times in the last 14 months. But economic uncertainties remain, including the consequences of much higher interest rates, a debt limit standoff and recent bank collapses. Geoff Bennett discussed the challenges ahead with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Rep. George Santos charged with fraud and money laundering

4m 42s

Republican Congressman George Santos was arrested Wednesday. A federal grand jury indicted the freshman lawmaker on 13 charges, ranging from wire fraud to money laundering. Rep. Santos was released on bond from a New York court after pleading not guilty to the charges. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

Rep. Jeffries discusses latest debt ceiling negotiations

10m 37s

Lawmakers are working on borrowed time with the nation $31 trillion in debt and projected to be unable to pay its bills in a matter of weeks. But a day after President Biden and key Republican leaders met for the first time, the two sides appear no closer to a deal. Geoff Bennett discussed the negotiations with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the top Democrat in the House of Representatives.

Remembering the 8 people killed in the Texas mall attack

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As we learn more about the shooting in Allen, Texas, and the man behind it, we wanted to focus on the victims and take a moment to remember the lives lost in this attack, the 200th mass shooting of the year. As Geoff Bennett reports, two families lost multiple loved ones, including several children.

Biden meets with Republicans ahead of debt ceiling deadline

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The full faith and credit of the United States is on the line as President Biden meets with Congressional leaders in an attempt to avoid an unprecedented default. Republicans demand cuts in exchange for lifting the debt ceiling while Democrats maintain any discussion of future spending must be divorced from paying prior debts. Laura Barrón-López and Lisa Desjardins report.

Investigators reveal Texas gunman's extremist views

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Investigators released new and disturbing details about the racist and paranoid beliefs of the shooter who took eight lives when he went on a rampage at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas. Authorities confirmed his neo-Nazi affiliations but were cautious to say if he was targeting anyone specifically for their race, age or ethnicity. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Heidi Beirich.

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez discusses pressure on border towns

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Shelters throughout Texas have been overwhelmed as more and more people are crossing the border as the U.S. prepares to end Title 42, a policy linked to the pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel migrants. Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Brownsville, joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what the ending of Title 42 means for his community.

Community colleges pay expenses hoping to boost graduation

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Community colleges can be a catapult to economic mobility, dramatically increasing earnings and almost all are open admission. But most students that start degrees do not finish on time, and many don’t finish at all. Hari Sreenivasan reports on a program spreading nationally to increase community college graduation rates. It’s part of our series, Rethinking College.

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