Poet Amanda Gorman on How She Prepared for Inauguration Day
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The poet who will carry on a tradition and present her new work, "The Hill
We Climb" at the inauguration this week is already quite accomplished at
the age of 22. Jeffrey Brown talked to Amanda Gorman to learn more, as part
of our ongoing arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton: Gutsy Women
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As an impeachment inquiry into President Trump's actions on Ukraine begins, Hillary Clinton says that it appears that there is evidence of abuse of power and obstruction of justice and contempt of Congress. The former secretary of state and daughter Chelsea sit down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the decision to withdraw troops from Syria, Trump's tweet attacks, and their new book, "Gutsy Women."
How Chanel Miller Took Her Story Back After Her Rapist's Lenient Sentence Left Her Feeling 'Invisib
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For years, she was known to the world as Emily Doe, the survivor of a
sexual assault that garnered national attention in part because her
attacker served only three months in prison, a sentence that sparked
outrage. This week, Chanel Miller is stepping into the spotlight with a new
memoir, Know My Name. Miller sits down with Amna Nawaz to tell her story.
Behind the Ballots in Georgia's Recount - the Largest in U.S. History
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As President Trump presses forward with legal challenges to the election
and reiterates false claims that he won, Georgia has been in the spotlight
due to its massive statewide recount. The deadline for completing the
recount is approaching -- and President-elect Joe Biden's advantage in the
state is holding. Miles O'Brien reports on the largest hand recount in U.S.
history.
Memory Is a Superpower in Ta-Nehisi Coates' Novel About the Underground Railroad
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To make the case for reparations for the toll of slavery, acclaimed writer
Ta-Nehisi Coates has offered forceful advocacy and powerful data-driven
argument. With his first novel, The Water Dancer, he uses fiction to
illuminate the Underground Railroad. Coates joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss
the difference between history and myth, and his protagonist's superpower.
Why Chernobyl Has Suddenly Become a Hotspot for Global Tourists
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The site of the world's worst radiological catastrophe is unexpectedly coming back to life -- due to an American television show. Scores of tourists are visiting Chernobyl, located in northern Ukraine, in response to an HBO miniseries that illuminates the disaster, which occurred before Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union, in new detail. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports.
Author David Leavitt on Crossword Puzzles, Grief and Ritual
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Sometimes it's the little things that get us through the hard times, and
for many people crossword puzzles can serve as an escape. Author David
Leavitt shares his humble opinion on the importance of this daily memento.
Waiting to Set Sail, Idled Cruise Ships at Anchor Attract Visitors in the UK
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Until the coronavirus pandemic struck, the cruise industry was enjoying a
boom period, generating $150 billion worldwide per year. Now most ships
have been grounded for months. But while operators wait to learn when they
can sail again, the luxury floating hotels have become a stationary summer
attraction in the United Kingdom. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant
reports from England.
Why Twyla Tharp Wants Us to 'Shut Up' and Do What We Love
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Twyla Tharp is the greatest choreographer of our era. Her groundbreaking
career in dance blended classical ballet with contemporary culture. Now, at
age 78, Tharp is sharing her innovative approach to health and aging in a
new book. Jeffrey Brown visited the American Ballet Theater recently to ask
Tharp what she looks for in fellow dancers and why she is urging us all to
"Keep It Moving."
How Anti-Racism Is a Treatment for the 'Cancer' of Racism
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The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor have sparked a
renewed dialogue on racism in America. Reform advocates want policy and
institutional changes, but individuals are also asking how they can address
their own inherent racism. Amna Nawaz talks to Ibram X. Kendi, author of
"How to Be An Antiracist," and Robin DiAngelo, author of "White Fragility."
A Career Truck Driver on Why His Is No Longer 'A Middle-Class Job'
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Jobs in the trucking industry are increasingly threatened by technology and the rise of driverless trucks. But what explains the contradictory dynamic between fears of job elimination and a current shortage of truck drivers in the U.S.? The NewsHour returns to the unusual story of driver Finn Murphy, who left college and a literary family for the open road. Paul Solman reports.
Why the Midwest's Deep Freeze May Be a Consequence of Climate Change
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More than a quarter of the U.S. population is expected to deal with sub-zero temperatures this week. The extreme cold has sparked some public skepticism over global warming, but scientists actually believe it is a consequence of climate change. Amna Nawaz talks to Dr. Jennifer Francis of the Woods Hole Research Center for an explanation of this counterintuitive weather relationship.
The Remarkable Political and Diplomatic Legacy of James Baker
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Former Secretary of State James Baker's distinguished career and service to
every Republican president from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush has elevated
him to elder statesman status. Now, his life, career and legacy are
examined in a new book, "The Man Who Ran Washington." Its authors, veteran
Washington, D.C., journalists Susan Glasser and Peter Baker, join Judy
Woodruff to discuss.
Interview With Poet Seamus Heaney
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Interview with poet Seamus Heaney on his translation of the poem Beowulf
Record Migrant English Channel Crossings Drive Right-Wing Backlash in UK
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The United Kingdom is planning tough new legislation to facilitate the
deportation of undocumented migrants. Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised
the action after more than 6,000 asylum seekers crossed the English Channel
this summer from the French port of Calais. But human rights groups warn of
the threat from right-wing anti-immigrant sentiment. Special correspondent
Malcolm Brabant reports.
In Rural Michigan, Detroit Artists Reimagine the Iconic American Barn
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The American barn is a cultural icon, but one that is quickly disappearing.
In Port Austin, Michigan, an art project aims to draw attention to these
structures -- and maybe even save some of them along the way. Jeffrey Brown
reports as part of our American Creators series and ongoing arts and
culture coverage, Canvas.
Brad Pitt on Turning Undertold Stories Into Movies: 'Every Film Needs Some Champion'
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As one of the world's biggest and best-known movie stars, Brad Pitt is
spending as much time helping get films made as he is acting. His latest
project, Ad Astra, is about a journey to the far reaches of the solar
system, as well as the journey inward for a tortured soul. Pitt sits down
with Jeffrey Brown to discuss his career, and why he helps make movies when
he's not the star.