Episodes

  • Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms

    Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms
    Sep 25 2026
    Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits. Vice President Vance also announced plans to cancel coverage for nearly 760,000 people, citing claims of widespread fraud. Geoff Bennett discussed with Larry Levitt of KFF. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 mins
  • What the Cornell case reveals about how sexual assault allegations are handled

    What the Cornell case reveals about how sexual assault allegations are handled
    Oct 7 2026
    Anger and backlash are building at Cornell University this week over the way the school handled an alleged gang rape in 2024. The case has renewed questions about how sexual assault allegations are investigated on college campuses and by law enforcement. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former prosecutor and author of "Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 mins
  • News Wrap: Lawyer says Christa Pike 'angry and confused' following botched execution

    News Wrap: Lawyer says Christa Pike 'angry and confused' following botched execution
    Oct 7 2026
    In our news wrap Wednesday, Christa Pike's lawyers say she is "angry and confused" after regaining consciousness following her botched execution, a congressional candidate in Arizona says she was raped while trying to repair campaign signs and Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 mins
  • High cost of GLP-1s drives some to seek cheaper, unregulated versions

    High cost of GLP-1s drives some to seek cheaper, unregulated versions
    Oct 6 2026
    Despite some recent improvements, millions of Americans still face significant barriers in affording GLP-1s. At the same time, many patients have found alternative, cheaper paths to get their hands on unregulated versions. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, GLP-1s: Reshaping America. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    9 mins
  • Powerful nor'easter batters parts of East Coast

    Powerful nor'easter batters parts of East Coast
    Sep 28 2026
    Cleanup efforts are underway after a powerful nor'easter battered parts of the East Coast, bringing dangerous waves, flooding and damaging winds from New England to New Jersey. The storm also knocked out power for many. Jeffrey Brown reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    3 mins
  • New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape at Cornell University

    New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape at Cornell University
    Sep 29 2026
    An investigation into an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University has been reopened after the woman who reported the assault sued the school and others. At the time, no criminal charges were filed, though Cornell said it investigated and took disciplinary action, including suspensions and expulsions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Brian Mann of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 mins
  • New details intensify scrutiny of Cornell's handling of gang rape allegations

    New details intensify scrutiny of Cornell's handling of gang rape allegations
    Oct 1 2026
    There are new revelations about how authorities handled an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. New reporting out today finds Cornell police left out key information in a statement given to local law enforcement. That includes Jane Doe's statement, "I can say with 100 percent confidence I was raped." Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Otterman of The New York Times. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 mins