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The January 6th Hearings - Day 4

June 21, 2022 / 2h 56m

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will hold its fourth public hearing June 21, focused on former President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure state legislators and local election officials to change the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The January 6th Hearings - Day 3

June 16, 2022 / 2h 54m

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will hold its third public hearing June 16, focused on former President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure former Vice President Mike Pence to reject Congress' official count of Electoral College votes on the day of the attack.

The January 6th Hearings - Day 2

June 14, 2022 / 2h 16m

Warning: This hearing includes graphic language. The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection presents more of its findings to the public on Monday, June 13. The hearing, the second of several planned by the Jan. 6 committee in the coming weeks, will focus on former President Donald Trump's level of involvement leading up to and on the day of the attack on the Capitol.

The January 6th Hearings - Day 1

June 9, 2022 / 2h 1m

The hearing June 9 was the first of several planned by the Jan. 6 committee in the coming weeks. In the year since its creation, the committee has conducted more than 1,000 interviews, seeking critical information and documents from people witness to, or involved in, the violence that day.

Beyond the Canvas | Season 3 | Episode 3

May 31, 2022 / 26m 5s

In this episode, Beyond the Canvas examines art’s power as a social force. It can uncover hidden history, advocate for good, and change the world. We hear from Academy award-winning actor Riz Ahmed and portrait photographer Jess T. Dugan.

Beyond the Canvas | Season 3 | Episode 2

May 18, 2022 / 26m 5s

In this episode, Beyond the Canvas celebrates the spirit of innovation. We feature artists and creators who are pushing the boundaries of their own art forms. Conversations include comedian Ziwe and recent Grammy-winner Arooj Aftab.

Beyond the Canvas | Season 3 | Episode 1

May 9, 2022 / 26m 5s

In this episode, Beyond the Canvas celebrates artists who prove that art does not just exist on a stage, screen, or page. Art truly is in every part of our lives. We look at pathfinders from women big wave surfers to Latino baseball pioneers.

Searching for Justice: Life after Lockup

April 12, 2022 / 56m 7s

PBS NewsHour’s special Searching for Justice: Life after Lockup focuses on the challenges individuals face after incarceration — challenges made more difficult by the Covid-19 pandemic — from reconnecting with family, to finding work and housing, to staying out of prison or jail. The special follows four formerly incarcerated individuals and highlights the struggles and successes they face.

President Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union address

March 2, 2022 / 2h 56m

Join us for a look at how the U.S. and the world are responding to Russia and the continuing invasion of Ukraine, and questions facing Biden as he enters his second year in office. Anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff hosts coverage of Biden’s address and the Republican response, including post-speech analysis.

Our new normal - How teens are redefining school life

February 16, 2022 / 56m 46s

From mask mandates to book bans, understanding the effects of social media on mental health to rethinking teaching and learning, students in America are seeking a new normal amid the ongoing chaos created by the pandemic. Watch our special report produced by students around the nation through PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs.

Raising the Future, The Child Care Crisis

September 15, 2021 / 56m 20s

PBS NewsHour explores how a lack of affordable, quality child care affects American families. The report examines the burden placed on families, looks at advances in child care, and delves into the battle over federally funded, universal child care (248)

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 5

July 8, 2021 / 26m 5s

We hear from some of Mexico’s most prominent figures, including “Roma” star and activist Yalitza Aparicio and chef Gabriela Cámara. This episode highlights Mexico’s emergence as a global arts center and shares updates on how some of the country’s creative innovators are surviving amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 4

June 22, 2021 / 26m 5s

What does it mean to deliver “a message with the music”? Sit down with Black musicians who bridge story and sound. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” the musical ensemble Ranky Tanky, singer Rhiannon Giddens and others share their belief in the power of music to honor the past and inspire the future.

Tulsa Revisited, A PBS NewsHour Weekend Special

May 31, 2021 / 26m 46s

Hosted by Michael Hill, this program will explore the events and themes presented in the film, "Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten," both in the context of historical events, and current social issues. Themes will include current civil unrest, the issue of reparations, the historical racial landscape in America and generational efforts to level the playing field.

Race Matters: America After George Floyd

May 25, 2021 / 56m 39s

On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Judy Woodruff and PBS NewsHour reporters will focus on what has changed, and what hasn’t, since the outrage and protests of last summer, focusing on Minneapolis as well as several other communities around the country that have also seen protests, police killings and hate crimes.

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 3

April 16, 2021 / 26m 5s

“Beyond the CANVAS” honors five trailblazing women in the arts. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” the legendary Dolly Parton, Julie Andrews, and other creators show us how the road to success wasn’t just one they walked, but one they paved themselves.

Critical Care: America vs the World

April 1, 2021 / 56m 5s

Millions of Americans have no health insurance, and live in fear that one illness could bankrupt them. Even though the U.S. spends far more on health care than other high-income nations, Americans still die of preventable diseases at greater rates. The PBS NewsHour special “Critical Care: America vs the World,” examines how other nations achieve universal care for less money, with better outcomes.

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 2

March 31, 2021 / 26m 4s

What does it take to make it to the top? In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we speak to visionaries recognized at the highest levels in their fields. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, filmmaker Sir David Attenborough, and others share what it takes to achieve excellence.

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