Episodes

  • Oregon school shooter attacked special education classroom, police say

    Oregon school shooter attacked special education classroom, police say
    Oct 16 2026
    Police in Bend, Oregon, are still investigating the motive behind the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Four people were killed, including three young children and a teacher. Police identified the shooter as a 16-year-old who previously attended the school. They said he attacked a special education classroom before being killed at the scene. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 mins
  • What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned

    What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned
    Oct 16 2026
    There are many more questions to be answered about the deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. To explore some of them, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Densley, professor and chair of criminology and criminal justice at Metro State University. He is best known for co-creating the Violence Prevention Project, a database of mass shooters in the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 mins
  • News Wrap: Zacharia out as White House press secretary after less than a week on the job

    News Wrap: Zacharia out as White House press secretary after less than a week on the job
    Oct 16 2026
    In our news wrap Friday, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role after less than a week on the job, three large brush fires in Southern California are forcing people to flee their homes and dozens of Israeli settlers set cars and trees ablaze across the West Bank and attacked Palestinians as they gathered for their autumn olive harvest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 mins
  • Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies

    Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies
    Oct 16 2026
    Ahead of the midterms, President Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races. His controversial comments at those rallies have drawn attention. White House correspondent Liz Landers has a fact check on some of Trump's claims. 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
  • How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate

    How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate
    Oct 16 2026
    Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats' efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola pushed back against allegations that she mistreated staff members. Geoff Bennett discussed the race with Lori Townsend of Alaska Public Media. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 mins
  • Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare

    Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare
    Oct 16 2026
    The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibit maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare. Nearly 100 objects document the stories of renowned scholars, popular actors and little-known historic figures. Geoff Bennett spoke with exhibit curator Patricia Akhimie. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. 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
  • Kerry Kennedy remembers her mother's life and advocacy in new book

    Kerry Kennedy remembers her mother's life and advocacy in new book
    Oct 16 2026
    Two years ago, Ethel Kennedy passed away. The matriarch of the prominent political dynasty, she was a steadfast supporter of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and a lifelong advocate for human rights. She's now being remembered in a new book by her daughter called "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy." Amna Nawaz sat down with Kerry Kennedy to discuss more. 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
  • Capehart and Continetti on the White House press secretary's quick exit

    Capehart and Continetti on the White House press secretary's quick exit
    Oct 16 2026
    Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Matthew Continetti join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, the White House press secretary's exit after five days on the job, President Trump's renewed feud with Ukraine's president and new reporting on who is paying for the White House ballroom project. 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