Best Walter And Ray Podcasts (2024)

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A day after his felony conviction, Trump remains defiant calling trial a 'scam' 3:07

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The fallout continued after the historic conviction of Donald Trump on 34 criminal charges in New York. Trump and President Biden both spoke out about the verdict as the two men gear up for a rematch in November. As Lisa Desjardins reports, the Republican Party was quick to line up behind its presumptive nominee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - http…

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How Republican voters feel about Trump and the election after his conviction 5:52

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We're following the political fallout of Donald Trump's conviction on 34 criminal charges. Laura Barrón-López listened to Republican voters about how this impacts their thoughts on the former president and the upcoming election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Biden urges Hamas to accept Israel's latest proposal to end war in Gaza 4:38

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President Biden detailed a proposal that would release Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for a cease-fire. Biden called on Hamas to accept the deal and said it would lead to the end of the war in Gaza after 8 months. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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News Wrap: Germany says Ukraine can use its long-range weapons on targets in Russia 4:50

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In our news wrap Friday, Germany gives Ukraine the green light to use long-range weapons on targets in Russia. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has registered as an independent, the Texas Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the state's strict abortion ban and Vermont has become the first state to require oil companies to pay for damage caused by…

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What's behind recent extreme heat events and record high temperatures 6:33

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Temperatures in New Delhi, India, where 35 million people live, reached 122 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to heat-related deaths and illnesses. In Mexico, howler monkeys have been dying off in 100-degree heat, and in the U.S., Miami just recorded its hottest May on record. William Brangham discussed what's driving this with Andrew Pershing of Climate…

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Mexico set for historic election on Sunday after violent and polarized campaign season 6:25

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As many as 100 million Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to elect a new president and it is already guaranteed to be historic. Both leading candidates are women and the country has never had a female leader. The main issues are security, migration and the economy. Nick Schifrin reports. And a warning: this story contains images and accounts of violen…

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New study details potential long-term health risks as American girls reach puberty earlier 6:11

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A new study adds to the evidence that girls in America are reaching puberty earlier with potentially troubling implications for their long-term health. More girls are getting their first periods sooner than previous generations and experiencing longer periods of menstrual irregularity. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Shruthi Mahalingaiah of the …

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's guilty verdict and what's next for American politics 12:35

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics that saw Donald Trump become the first American president to be convicted of a felony and the gravity of the choice awaiting voters come November. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour…

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Trump convicted on all 34 criminal charges in New York hush money trial 5:34

19m ago5:34

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Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 criminal charges against him in a New York courtroom. He becomes the first former president charged, and now convicted, of a felony. The case stemmed from Trump falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. William Bra…

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Former federal prosecutors break down Trump's trial and historic conviction 7:35

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A jury found Donald Trump guilty on all counts in his criminal hush money trial. For more on the verdict and the legal fallout, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett spoke with two former federal prosecutors who have been following the trial, Jessica Roth of Cardozo School of Law and attorney Renato Mariotti. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.o…

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How the Biden campaign and Republicans are reacting to Trump's guilty verdict 9:44

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The historic conviction of Donald Trump comes against the backdrop of the current presidential election. Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz discussed the political consequences with Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS NewsHour

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Biden authorizes Ukraine to fire U.S. weapons into parts of Russia 2:26

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There has been a major change in U.S. policy on arming Ukraine. For the first time, the White House will allow some U.S. weapons to be used to strike inside of Russia. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS NewsHour

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News Wrap: Netanyahu faces new pressure from within his war cabinet 5:50

35m ago5:50

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In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing new pressure from within his own war cabinet, Slovenia's government endorsed a plan to recognize a Palestinian state and the U.K. joined the European Union and human rights groups in criticizing the conviction of 14 democracy activists in Hong Kong. PBS NewsHour is supported by -…

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Ex-State Department official explains resigning over U.S. policy in Gaza 7:13

39m ago7:13

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Another U.S. government official resigned to protest the Biden administration's policy toward Israel. At least half a dozen officials in the State, Defense, Education and Interior have done so since the war in Gaza began. The latest is Stacy Gilbert, who is leaving the State Department after a 20-year career. Nick Schifrin sat down with Gilbert to …

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Housing shortage, soaring costs a major concern for voters this election year, polls show 5:39

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The cost of housing is a top financial concern for voters this election year, second only behind inflation, according to a Gallup poll this month. It comes as home prices in the U.S. jumped 6.5 percent in March compared to a year earlier and as interest rates remain at their highest levels in more than two decades. Geoff Bennett discussed more with…

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Nobel-winner Maria Ressa on how the future of journalism and democracy are linked 6:17

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Amid a rise of authoritarians and crackdowns on press freedom worldwide, the future of news and democracy are inextricably linked. Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa has spent nearly 40 years on the frontlines of the battle for press freedom in her home country of The Philippines and around the world. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the fu…

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How the judge instructed jurors as they started deliberations in Trump's hush money trial 6:24

1h ago6:24

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Former President Donald Trump's future now rests in the hands of a jury in New York City. Jurors in the criminal hush money case began deliberating Wednesday morning. Seven men and five women received instructions from Judge Juan Merchan and were then sent off to decide this historic case. William Brangham has been covering the trial from the start…

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News Wrap: Israeli official expects 7 more months of fighting in Gaza 5:41

23m ago5:41

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In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel's national security advisor says he expects another seven months of fighting in Gaza, South Africans voted in what could be country's most significant election in decades, a volcano in Iceland erupted for a fifth time since December, charges against top golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed and giant pandas…

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Alito says he won't recuse himself from election and Jan. 6 cases after flag controversies 7:34

7m ago7:34

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told lawmakers he won't recuse himself from cases involving the 2020 presidential election or the Jan. 6 Capitol riot despite concerns about two flags associated with far-right causes that have flown over his properties. Alito said his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, was responsible for flying the flags. Geoff Bennett dis…

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Far-right challenge to GOP incumbent in Texas highlights growing rift within party 6:17

12m ago6:17

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A primary election in Texas got national attention for what it could mean for the future of the Republican Party and incumbents facing far-right challengers. Incumbent GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who has worked across the aisle on several issues, narrowly defeated a far-right YouTube personality. Laura Barrón-López discussed these growing divides with …

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Sexual abuse of Native American children at boarding schools exposed in new report 8:42

37m ago8:42

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For 150 years, the United States government sent Native American children to remote boarding schools as part of a systematic effort to seize tribal lands and eradicate culture. Dozens of these schools were run by the Catholic Church or its affiliates. A Washington Post investigation revealed widespread sexual abuse of generations of these children …

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How open primaries and ranked-choice voting can help break partisan gridlock 12:03

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How the parties select their candidates is a major factor in the increasing partisanship we've seen in recent years. Recently, Alaska has been trying something different. It's already showing results but facing some resistance. Judy Woodruff traveled there for her ongoing series about divisions in the country, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour …

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MLB recognizes Negro Leagues legends by adding their stats to official records 5:25

1h ago5:25

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Baseball prides itself on statistics and it's how the sport recognizes its all-time greats. Those stats are now changing, in a big way. MLB officially incorporated statistics from the Negro Leagues into its record books. That means legendary hitter Josh Gibson is now atop several lists. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Gibson's great-grandson, Sean G…

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55: The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters with Susan Page 1:04:51

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Susan Page discusses her book on Barbara Walters and highlights the key themes of Walters' life and career. Walters, born into a generation with low expectations for women, made a significant impact in journalism and entertainment. Her relationship with her father, who had a volatile career, shaped her drive and determination. Walters was known for…

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What was said during closing arguments in Trump's hush money trial 7:44

28m ago7:44

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The prosecution and defense made their final cases to jurors in the criminal trial against Donald Trump. Prosecutors argued Trump falsified business records to conceal an alleged affair that could've harmed his chances of becoming president. Trump's defense team said the charges are baseless and the prosecution's case relies on the testimony of an …

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News Wrap: Court fast-tracks TikTok's legal battle against potential ban 5:24

33m ago5:24

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In our news wrap Tuesday, an appeals court has fast-tracked the timeline for TikTok's legal battle against a potential ban, violent storms swept across Texas, President Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic nominee through a virtual roll call, the Treasury Department is easing some financial restrictions on Cuba and Belgium committed $…

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Israeli tanks reach central Rafah amid outrage following deadly strike on refugee camp 9:10

38m ago9:10

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Israel kept up its operations in Rafah despite global outrage over an airstrike on Sunday that killed displaced Gazans sheltering in tents. Nick Schifrin reports on Israel's initial investigation into that incident and speaks with Amb. David Satterfield, a senior State Department advisor on the Middle East, about the humanitarian situation in Gaza …

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Pope apologizes for using slur while discussing opposition to gay men in priesthood 5:49

1h ago5:49

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Pope Francis issued a rare apology after word broke that he used a derogatory Italian slur referring to gay men while reaffirming his position against their admission to seminaries and priesthood. The Pope made the remark in a closed-door meeting with bishops. Reactions are divided over whether the slur was intentional or a linguistic gaffe. Geoff …

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Biden considers temporarily closing southern border to curb flow of migrant crossings 6:01

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The Biden administration is preparing an executive action that would allow the president to temporarily shut down the southern border. This comes amid pressure from both sides of the aisle to curb the flow of border crossings. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fun…

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Millions living through nightmare as Sudan's civil war brings killings, torture, famine 7:30

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Sudan's civil war has left tens of thousands dead, and displaced millions over the nearly 14 months since the Sudanese military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces plunged the country into a devastating war. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports from the city of Omdurman. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour…

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How marijuana's reclassification could change U.S. drug policy 5:36

1h ago5:36

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This month, President Biden announced the Justice Department is planning a shift in the federal approach to marijuana, reclassifying it from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol and ketamine. It would classify it as a drug that has the potential for abuse but has medicinal benefits. Amna Nawaz discuss…

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Māori poet Tayi Tibble draws on guidance of Polynesian ancestors in 'Rangikura' 5:26

1h ago5:26

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There's a new, original voice in the world of poetry. Indigenous New Zealander Tayi Tibble's poems about what it means to be a young Māori woman have resonated with audiences far beyond her home in the Pacific. Jeffrey Brown met up with the acclaimed poet in New York City as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by …

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Amid a wave of deadly tornadoes, experts also expect an active hurricane season 6:42

1h ago6:42

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A wave of tornadoes cut brutal paths of destruction through many towns over the weekend, killing at least 21 people, including two children. Some experts say this tornado season is looking like the most active since 2017. Geoff Bennett discussed what's happening now and the concerns as hurricane season approaches with Jeff Berardelli, chief meteoro…

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Israeli airstrike on Rafah tent camp kills 45, triggers new wave of condemnation 3:09

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Global outcry continued Monday after an Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed dozens of Palestinians. Israel said it was targeting two Hamas leaders. The strike comes just days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by…

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News Wrap: At least 2,000 killed in Papua New Guinea landslide 4:52

1h ago4:52

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In our news wrap Monday, a government official in Papua New Guinea says more than 2,000 people were buried alive in Friday's landslide, Spain pledged to supply Ukraine with more air defense missiles, the IAEA says Iran has further enlarged its stockpile of uranium enriched to near-weapons-grade levels and basketball legend Bill Walton died after a …

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Netanyahu says Rafah camp strike was a 'tragic mistake.' Experts weigh in on what happened 8:26

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Israel's airstrike on a tent camp in Rafah killed scores of civilians and led to more global outcry. To discuss how it happened and its wider significance, Amna Nawaz spoke with Noura Erakat, an associate professor at Rutgers University and a human rights lawyer, and retired Israeli Col. Pnina Sharvit Baruch, a senior research fellow at the Israel …

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How policing has changed 4 years after George Floyd's murder 6:56

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This month marked four years since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. Floyd's killing sparked a global uprising and sweeping promises of racial justice and police reform. But four years later, there's been some backlash to the changes that were set into motion and in some cases, public attitudes have changed. Geoff Be…

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New technology helping identify remains of fallen U.S. service members 7:34

1h ago7:34

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On this Memorial Day, nearly 81,000 American service personnel remain missing from previous wars. The vast majority were lost some 80 years ago in World War II. Cutting-edge technology is allowing the military to identify remains thought to be unidentifiable. It is allowing the military to fulfill its promise to leave no one behind. Nick Schifrin r…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the state of the presidential race heading into the summer 8:49

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NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including where the 2024 presidential race stands ahead of the summer campaign season, where President Biden is trailing in the polls, a shift in the electorate and misconceptions about the economy. PBS NewsHour is su…

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The class of 2024 reflects on their unique school experience 5:13

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With graduation season in full swing, the class of 2024 is reflecting on a highly unusual four years of school. Their freshman experience was marked by pandemic lockdowns, but that was just the first in a chain of momentous global events. We spoke to some members of this class about how they're looking back and forward. PBS NewsHour is supported by…

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Everyone Has a ‘Religion’. Is the Blessed Trinity at the Center of Yours? 9:47

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News Wrap: Severe storms across central U.S. kill at least 14 people, delay Indy 500 3:21

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In our news wrap Sunday, powerful storms killed at least 14 people across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas and delayed the start of the Indy 500, Israel and Hamas exchanged fire across Gaza's border, at least 123 people died in intensified fighting in Sudan, the UN estimates more than 670 people are buried beneath Papua New Guinea's massive landslide, …

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Wastewater from Tyson meat processing plants is polluting U.S. waterways, report says 5:47

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Tyson Foods is one of the world's biggest meat and poultry producers. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, it's also a major polluter in the United States. A new report from the group says Tyson plants dumped more than 371 million pounds of pollutants into U.S. waterways between 2018 and 2022. John Yang speaks with UCS research director …

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Why SNAP benefits aren't keeping up with the rising cost of food 6:44

36m ago6:44

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The five-year farm bill is working its way through Congress, and one major sticking point this year is funding for the federal program that helps low-income people buy food. An analysis by the Urban Institute found that SNAP benefits in 2023 did not cover the rising cost of groceries in 98 percent of U.S. counties. Ali Rogin speaks with Urban Insti…

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Grammy-winning teacher Annie Ray on the importance of music education for all 7:28

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The end of the school year often means year-end concerts for student orchestras and choirs. For high school music educator Annie Ray, it's time to look back on a busy year that included a Grammy award and look ahead at her vision of what education should be. Ali Rogin sits down with Ray for the latest installment of our "Weekend Spotlight" series. …

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News Wrap: New Israeli attacks reportedly kill more than 40 Palestinians across Gaza 1:57

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In our news wrap Saturday, Israel pressed ahead with its assault on Rafah despite international criticism, a Russian strike on a residential area of Kharkiv killed at least two people, Secretary of Defense Austin resumed his duties after undergoing a medical treatment at Walter Reed, and the TSA says it screened nearly 3 million passengers at airpo…

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What's changed in Minneapolis four years after George Floyd's death 6:13

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Four years ago today, the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers ignited international protests over racism and calls for police reforms. Despite that global reach, it is still very much a local trauma for Minneapolis. John Yang speaks with Minnesota Public Radio senior reporter Jon Collins about how the lasting effects of Floyd's d…

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Exhausted Ukrainian forces fight to contain Russian advances on the eastern front 4:25

27m ago4:25

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Along the Russia-Ukraine border, badly stretched Ukrainian forces are struggling to deny Russia a foothold. The town of Vovchansk, three miles inside the border, has seen some of the fiercest fighting since Russia launched its offensive in 2022. John Ray of Independent Television News joined soldiers from Ukraine's 57th Brigade there and has this r…

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Sex education 'is under attack' by a wave of proposed legislation, advocate warns 7:27

5d ago7:27

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What constitutes sexual education and the grade in which it's taught varies greatly in America, and 2024 is shaping up to set a record for legislative proposals mostly aimed at restricting the subject in schools. Sara Flowers, vice president of education at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, joins Ali Rogin to discuss the increasingly compli…

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The struggles and breakthroughs of Chinese American movie star Anna May Wong 3:47

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Anna May Wong was a pioneering actress considered to be the first major Asian American film star, despite the limits imposed by Hollywood's racism. As this year's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close, we bring you her story as part of our "Hidden Histories" series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https…

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