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Russian artist opposed to Putin’s war in Ukraine finds refuge in Oregon
Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies in fall from Argentina hotel balcony at 31 Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, was found dead after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on… Russian artist opposed to Putin's war in Ukraine finds refuge in Oregon The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives.
Arts center at former military fort celebrates half-century of inspiring creativity
Arts center at former military fort celebrates half-century of inspiring creativity A former military base on the shores of Puget Sound is home to artists who have come together for the… Whaling museum's scrimshaw exhibit explores 19th-century bone and ivory art A new exhibition is looking at the traditional art form of scrimshaw through a wider context and contemporary lens.
‘Sensing Sasquatch’ art exhibition offers new way of thinking about the mythical creature
Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Amna Nawaz: The legend of Bigfoot has captured the public's imagination for decades since news of purported sightings began spreading around the country. But a recently opened art exhibit in Oregon is offering visitors a new way of thinking about the mythical creature also known as Sasquatch. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, Canvas.
‘Sensing Sasquatch’ art exhibition offers new way of thinking about the mythical creature
PBS NewsHour Full Episodes Podcasts Newsletters Live Jun 14, 2024 6:25 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The legend of Bigfoot has captured the public's imagination for decades since news of purported sightings began spreading around the country. But a recently opened art exhibition in Oregon offers a new way of thinking about the mythical creature also known as Sasquatch. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Artist reflects on the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with a knife and paper
Artist reflects on the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with a knife and paper Paper cutting is an art form that possibly dates back to the invention of paper itself in China around 2,000… New book 'Eve' dispels myths about human evolution and details female body's role Where do we come from and how did we evolve into the beings and bodies we are today?
Artist reflects on the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with a knife and paper
Amna Nawaz: Paper cutting is an art form that is believed to date back to the invention of paper itself in China around 2,000 years ago. Since then, many cultures around the world have developed their own unique styles. Special correspondent Cat Wise recently visited an artist whose paper cutting is inspired by the natural beauty and the people of the Pacific Northwest. It's part of our arts and culture series, Canvas.
‘Anti-graffiti vigilantes’ fight vandalism along Rhode Island’s shore Original
Geoff Bennett: Spray-painted words and pictures, usually clandestine and often illegal, are getting erased by a group of New Englanders who have tagged themselves the — quote — "anti-graffiti vigilantes." But, as Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports, the method they employ against the perpetrators is an art in itself. The story is part of our arts and culture series, Canvas. Holley Flagg, Artist: I love those rocks, yes. They're my friends. I have known them forever.
Immersive exhibitions are changing the way people consume art
Immersive exhibitions are changing the way people consume art In recent years, immersive art exhibitions that place viewers amid the art have been a hot ticket. Popular ones featuring… Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86 The National Comedy Center, on behalf of his family, said in a statement Wednesday that Smothers died Tuesday following a… Critics name their favorite TV shows of 2023 In the age of streaming, there's never a lack of something to watch.
Meet Northwestern University’s 1st class of incarcerated graduates
John Yang: Them men you're about to meet have been called many things, mostly inmates. But these residents of a Maximum Security Illinois State Prison have been adding new titles, student, scholar, author and now college graduate. Last month they became the first class of incarcerated graduates from Northwestern University's Prison Education Program and more are on the way this report is from Brandis Friedman of Chicago member station WTTW.
Racial disparity in addiction treatment access highlights inequities of opioid epidemic
Amna Nawaz: The CDC says synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, contributed to about 75,000 overdose deaths in the United States last year. It's a crisis that hits every demographic group, but there are large racial disparities between who's offered the most effective treatment and who isn't. William Brangham reports for our ongoing series America Addicted and Race Matters.
Formerly incarcerated lawmaker reflects on breaking down barriers after prison
PBS NewsHour Tarra Simmons is the first formerly incarcerated state legislator in Washington state. As part of our “Searching for Justice” series, special correspondent Cat Wise reports on how she went from teen mother to felon to lawyer, and now a state representative, overcoming barriers that she and many other people face after serving time in prison. Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors.
Child care advocates seek solutions as pandemic-era federal funding winds down
John Yang: The federal government has been using COVID relief funds to support child care programs across the country. But that funding is set to expire at the end of September. Ali Rogin reports on how states are bracing for the looming crisis. Ali Rogin: Child care advocates are sounding the alarm and searching for solutions as federal funding gets closer to running out.
How opioid settlement money led to a legal battle in Ohio
PBS NewsHour In Ohio, a state with one of the highest overdose death rates in the nation, a private foundation has been set up to distribute opioid settlement funds over several years. But as special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Mike Fritz report for our ongoing series, “America Addicted,” some have raised concerns that the public will be left out of the process. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. PBS is an American public broadcast service.
As opioid settlement money starts to flow in, states debate how best to use it
Correction: Aneri Pattani mistakenly said in this segment that Johnson and Johnson's profits from 2022 were around $95 billion. That number in fact reflects the company's sales for the year. The transcript has been edited to reflect this change. More than $50 billion in settlement funds from pharmaceutical companies that made and sold opioid painkillers will be paid out over the next 18 years to state and local governments across the country.
Community colleges pay student expenses beyond tuition hoping to boost graduation rates
Geoff Bennett: Community colleges can be a catapult to economic mobility, dramatically increasing earnings. And almost all of them are open admission. But most of the students that start degree programs do not complete them on time, and many don't finish at all. Hari Sreenivasan reports on a program that is spreading nationally to increase community college graduation rates. It's part of our series Rethinking College.
How a couple in rural Indiana uses art to combat consumerism and waste
How a couple in rural Indiana uses art to combat consumerism and waste A husband and wife duo are raising awareness about consumerism through their art -- and making a living in the… Transgender athletes banned from track and field competitions, rules tightened for Semenya In a pair of decisions expected to stoke outrage, the World Athletics Council adopted the same rules as swimming did… Book ban attempts reach record high in 2022, American Library Association report says The report released...
Pets are part of the family. That makes it harder when veterinary care is out of reach
Like many families around the country, we added a four-legged companion to our household at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. I know I’m not the first dog owner to make this bold proclamation, but I believe it is true: Mango is one of the world’s best dogs. A parent at our sons’ elementary school once (accurately) described her as “aggressively friendly.” Despite weighing only 11 pounds, Mango drags us around on her daily walks to greet everyone she sees.
News Wrap: Trump says he expects to be arrested by New York authorities
In our news wrap Saturday, Trump said on social media that he expects to be arrested Tuesday in New York and called on his supporters to protest, Wyoming became the first state to categorically ban abortion pills, protests against raising the country’s retirement age continued in France, the Ukraine grain deal was extended just before it was set to expire, and March Madness is in full swing.
After pandemic pet boom, owners struggle with rising costs of veterinary care
PBS NewsHour Millions of Americans became pet owners during the pandemic. Today, around 70 percent of U.S. households now have pets, but many owners struggle to cover the costs of veterinary care. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports from Tennessee.
After pandemic pet boom, owners struggle with rising costs of veterinary care
2 days ago “I have been applying Ivermectin liquid to my granddaughter’s feet, belly button, and swabbing her ears for six weeks now. She complains of sporadic blurry vision and sometimes headaches.” In a private group on Telegram, parents whose children are living with a range of disabilities including …
Republican who opposed 2020 election lies finds time for art after political career ends
Arizona Republican Rusty Bowers stepped into the national spotlight when he testified before Congress about refusing President Trump's requests to help overturn the 2020 election. That stance cost Bowers his political career, but he’s since found a silver lining. Now he has time to pursue his long love of art full time. Shana Fischer of Arizona PBS reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Republican who opposed 2020 election lies finds time for art after political career ends
Amna Nawaz: Arizona Republican Rusty Bowers stepped into the national spotlight when he testified before Congress about refusing President Trump's requests to help overturn the 2020 election. That stance cost Bowers his political career, but he has since found a silver lining. Now he has time to pursue his long love of art full-time. Shana Fischer of Arizona PBS reports for our arts and culture series, Canvas.
How an Indiana city’s investment in public art mirrors its overall turnaround
How an Indiana city's investment in public art mirrors its overall turnaround As with many cities in the Rust Belt, Fort Wayne, Indiana, went through tough times for several decades as manufacturing… Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury for 2023 season The 32-year-old had said she would return to Phoenix in a social media post in December after she returned home… Michelle Yeoh on her Oscar-nominated performance in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' The film with the most Oscar...
How an Indiana city’s investment in public art mirrors its overall turnaround
As with many cities in the Rust Belt, Fort Wayne, Indiana, went through tough times for several decades as manufacturing plants closed, jobs dried up and people left. But recently, the city has made a turnaround and a big investment in public art. Special correspondent Cat Wise spent time with an artist who is a driving force behind that effort. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
DeSantis defends blocking African American studies course in Florida schools
Geoff Bennett: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is defending his administration's decision to block a course on African American studies from the state's public schools. The fight is just the latest in an ongoing culture war in that state that has become a hallmark of the DeSantis agenda. With another four years in office came a promise from Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. Gov.
Ohio lawmakers work to fund 988 suicide prevention hotline
John Yang: Since its launch last July, 988 nationwide hotline for people experiencing a mental health crisis has received more than 2 million calls, texts, and chats. That's nearly a half million more than the old 10-digit suicide prevention hotline gotten during the same period in 2021. The launch got a big boost from the federal government, but stable future funding was always expected to come from the states.
Nebraska sculptor becomes first African American with work displayed in Statuary Hall
Transcript Judy Woodruff: A major attraction for visitors to Washington, D.C., is the National Statuary Hall Collection housed in the United States Capitol Building. It honors two notable people from each state, most of whom are white and male. Nebraska will soon help diversify that collection, both with the subject of its sculpture and with the artists creating it. Special correspondent Cat Wise has the story for our arts and culture series, Canvas.
Debunking common myths about gender-affirming care for youth
John Yang: Last weekend`s shooting at a Colorado Springs bar has, again, highlighted the danger and discrimination faced by many in the LBTQ community, including transgender people. In 2022 alone 16 states have proposed legislation that would restrict access to healthcare for transgender patients under the age of 18. That`s as a study from UCLA`s Williams Institute says that since 2017 the number of youth who identify as transgender has nearly doubled.
How a historic Nashville hotel played a key role in women’s suffrage
Nashville, Tennessee has a historic connection to the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. Special correspondent Cat Wise visited the Hermitage Hotel, built in 1910 just steps from the state Capitol, where a hard-fought battle for that right was staged.
University makes major push for diversity without considering race, gender in admissions
Judy Woodruff: Past Supreme Court rulings have allowed colleges to consider race in their admissions processes, and about 40 percent do, but the justices will revisit the issue later this month and could overturn years of precedent. John Yang recently visited a university that has been making a big push to improve diversity without the consideration of race or sex in the admissions process. He's back now with this report for our series Rethinking College.
Universities, community colleges partner to help transfer students earn degrees
Judy Woodruff: As four-year colleges and universities look for ways to boost enrollment and reach underrepresented students, a growing number are focused on community colleges, transfer students, who tend to be racially and socioeconomically diverse. At some of the nation's most selective colleges, transfer acceptance rates are now higher than first-year acceptance rates. But many community college students still struggle with the transfer process and completing their degrees.
Openly gay puppeteer uses his art to bring understanding to his small hometown in Kansas Original
During Pride Month, parades and other celebrations have been held in some of the nation's largest cities to celebrate LGBTQ rights, but smaller towns have also been marking the occasion. Cat Wise traveled to rural Kansas, where an artist is using his craft to raise awareness and foster understanding in his community. Her report is part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
In Buffalo, Biden condemns ‘poison’ of white supremacy
Judy Woodruff: President Biden offered both consolation and a call to reject racism, extremism and white supremacy during a visit to Buffalo, New York, today. The president delivered his remarks less than 72 hours after police say that a white supremacist shot 13 people, killing 10 of them, in an attack on Black Americans in the city. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports from Buffalo.
How one artist’s viral virtual art class is helping kids around the world
Individual ingenuity has become a hallmark of the pandemic with artists producing an array of creative in-person and virtual innovations. Special correspondent Cat Wise has the story of how one San Francisco artist stepped in to help out during the early days and soon found a new calling. This report is part of our art and culture series, CANVAS. Judy Woodruff: Individual ingenuity has become a hallmark of the pandemic, with artists producing an array of creative in person and virtual innovations.
How fires, dry conditions are drastically increasing air pollution across California
Smoke and dust are blanketing central California. Air pollution is a chronic problem in the San Joaquin Valley but it is now reaching levels unlike any previously seen. With no measurable rainfall in weeks, and little chance of rain in the forecast, there is no end in sight. Community reporter Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado joins Judy Woodruff from Fresno with the latest updates. Judy Woodruff: Smoke and dust are blanketing Central California.
Many Greenville residents struggled to get fire insurance. Then the Dixie Fire came
For over two months straight this summer, the Dixie Fire ravaged Northern California, burning nearly one million acres before firefighters were able to put out the flames. One small historic town was nearly destroyed in its wake. Special correspondent Cat Wise traveled to Greenville, in Plumas County, for a closer look at what remains after the Dixie Fire. Judy Woodruff: For more than two months straight this summer, the Dixie wildfire ravaged Northern California.
Can Americans resolve partisan divides to create a national child care system?
Over the past several days, the PBS NewsHour looked at America’s broken child care system and some of the programs trying to address the challenges. In this final part of our series “Raising the Future: America’s child care dilemma,” special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Kate McMahon examine a key question confronting the country: What now?
Could the military child care system be a model for the nation?
For the U.S. military, high quality child care is not just a family issue, it’s a matter of national security. Taking care of military families ensures soldiers can be ready to deploy at any time. Could the government-supported child care that supports military families be a model for civilian care? Special Correspondent Cat Wise reports. Judy Woodruff: Many families in the U.S. struggle to find affordable, quality child care.
Combining job training, child care could be ‘magic road’ to single moms’ economic security
Special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Kate McMahon report from Mississippi, where many working parents struggled to find affordable, quality child care long before the pandemic. Among the most impacted: single mothers who are often stuck in low-paying jobs and can't always access government support.
The market controls child care costs in the U.S. Can that be changed?
During the pandemic, the federal government spent more than $50 billion to shore up the child care industry. But advocates say cost and access are still big hurdles. Over the past several months, special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Kate McMahon traveled across the country for our series “Raising the Future: America’s child care dilemma.” They begin with how we got here and what’s at stake.
New book explores cultural forces at play in the 1970’s, and how they influenced America
A new book argues the 1970's was a moment when TV, movies, and music all shifted into a new gear, changing the cultural landscape in ways that continue to today. Jeffrey Brown has a conversation with author Ron Brownstein about his book "Rock Me on the Water: 1974-The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics." This segment is part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
‘This is Kalapuyan land’: Museum in Oregon has local communities tell their own story
Museums have been hit hard over the past year during the pandemic, with a fall survey finding more than 30 percent remain closed and a third were at risk of permanently closing. But one museum on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, has been bucking trends by being bold, gaining membership and financial support even as its doors remain closed. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports.
'This IS Kalapuyan Land': Museum in Oregon has local communities tell their own story
Transcript Judy Woodruff: Many museums, especially smaller ones, have been hit hard over the past year during the pandemic. A fall survey of museums around the country found more than 30 percent remain closed and a third were at risk for permanently closing. But one museum on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, has been bucking trends by being bold, gaining membership and financial support, even as the doors remain closed to the public. Special correspondent Cat Wise has the story.
Local community raises over 400K to save family-owned amusement park
As the economy slowly begins to pick up, many businesses are still facing a rocky year ahead. Special correspondent Cat Wise has a story about one family-owned business, an amusement park named Enchanted Forest, that has taken one hit after another but is hanging on with support from the community.
Raising the Future: America's child care dilemma
Nation Jul 16 Raising the Future: What history can teach us about child care in the U.S. There’s a national debate brewing over child care in the U.S. sparked by decades of frustration over access and affordability—issues that have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. To understand where things stand today, we decided to explore the history… By Cat Wise, Gretchen Frazee, Vika Aronson, Emily Carpeaux, Erica R.
Leveraging the power of art to achieve ‘community immunity’
By — Jeffrey Brown Jeffrey Brown Jeffrey Brown is the chief correspondent for arts, culture and society at PBS NewsHour. By — Anne Azzi Davenport Anne Azzi Davenport Anne Azzi Davenport is the Senior Coordinating Producer of Canvas. @Annedavenport
Leaving prison without a government ID can block access to housing, jobs and help
Dec 31, 2020 4:56 PM EST Each week when about 10,000 people are released from state and federal prisons around the country, their successful reintegration into civilian life may depend on how quickly they can get valid government-issued photo identification. It can be a major hurdle, and the process to get an ID has become even more cumbersome in some communities during the pandemic.
How COVID-19 could worsen America’s childhood trauma crisis
Health Dec 18, 2020 5:31 PM EST Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, a different public health crisis troubled experts nationwide: childhood trauma. More than 60 percent of Americans report having at least one adverse childhood experience in their life, and now, things are seemingly getting worse. The pandemic has forced millions of children to learn from home instead of school, where teachers can more easily catch early signs of maltreatment. Experts worry that trauma is going unchecked.
Treating trauma early to help children cope down the line
PBS NewsHour Dec 17, 2020 6:30 PM EST Just as our understanding of trauma’s long-term impacts has grown in recent years, so too has our grasp of how to treat and prevent it. And this evolution has continued during the pandemic, forcing those who are giving and receiving treatment to adapt.
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