Episode
PBS News Hour: January 21, 2022
Overview
Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. and Russia remain in a heated standoff over Ukraine after a meeting between the American secretary of state and his Russian counterpart. Then, how Taliban rule, a historic drought and bitter cold worsen food scarcity in Afghanistan. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart take stock of the president's first year and the failed voting rights push in Congress.
Details
- Series
- PBS News Hour
- Season
- Season 47
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2022-01-21
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
January 21, 2022 is Episode 15 in Season 48 of PBS News Hour. It aired on 2022-01-21. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 14: January 20, 2022
Thursday on the NewsHour, we look at what's gone well, and what hasn't over the past 365 days of the Biden administration. Then, disagreements between NATO allies prompt widespread uncertainty as the threat of a renewed Russian invasion looms over Ukraine. And, jury selection begins in the federal case against three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the murder of George Floyd.
Episode 16: January 24, 2022
Monday on the NewsHour, the United States puts thousands of troops on heightened alert as the threat of Russian invasion grows more severe. Then, markets take a major tumble amid possible interest rate hikes and ongoing inflation. And, Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss both parties' moves to punish their own members and President Joe Biden's pledge to get out and talk to voters more.
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Episode 13: January 19, 2022
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden defends his government's track record amid worsening approval ratings and a host of setbacks one year after his inauguration. Then, Democrats' push for voting rights legislation faces stiff opposition in the evenly divided U.S. Senate. And, the secretary of state reassures Ukraine of U.S. support but warns Russia may launch an attack at any moment.
Episode 17: January 25, 2022
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the United States delivers more military aid to Ukraine as fears of a Russian invasion remain high. Then, the fight over reapportioning congressional districts grows more intense amid lawsuits, vetoes and widespread gerrymandering. And, under Taliban rule, the lack of opportunity for Afghan girls forces one doctor to choose between her patients and her children.
Episode 12: January 18, 2022
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Senate begins debate on voting rights but Republicans unanimously oppose the legislation and efforts to allow a simple majority to rule. Then, calls for new approaches to managing the virus grow louder as U.S. hospitals struggle and parents navigate an uncertain time. And, skyrocketing inflation grips Turkey as its president implements unorthodox countermeasures.
Episode 18: January 26, 2022
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Justice Stephen Breyer will announce he is stepping down from the Supreme Court, setting up a senate confirmation battle for his replacement. Then, the Federal Reserve signals it will soon raise interest rates to counteract surging prices across the economy. And, pandemic-induced staffing shortages and delivery delays plague the already beleaguered U.S. Postal Service.
Episode 11: January 17, 2022
Monday on the NewsHour, as the nation honors Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader's son makes the case for why Congress should pass new federal voting legislation. Then, authorities in the U.S. and U.K. Investigate why a British citizen held a rabbi and congregants hostage at a Texas synagogue. And, we ask a doctor to spell out best practices for masking and testing amid COVID spikes.
Episode 19: January 27, 2022
Thursday on the NewsHour, Justice Breyer's retirement makes way for President Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. We examine the potential causes and solutions as many U.S. Cities grapple with a steady increase in crime. We return to tornado-ravaged Western Kentucky to examine the lingering aftermath and the difficult path toward healing.
Episode 10: January 14, 2022
Friday on the NewsHour, health systems buckle under the latest surge of hospitalizations from COVID-19 as schools struggle to keep the virus at bay. Also, millions of Kenyans face hunger and ethnic conflict exacerbated by the global climate crisis, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the push in Congress for voting rights and the Supreme Court's decision on vaccine mandates.
Episode 20: January 28, 2022
Friday on the NewsHour, Russia says it won't start a war in Ukraine but warns Western powers against ignoring its interests. Then, Texas' restrictive new voting law sparks confusion, forcing election officials to reject hundreds of applications for mail-in ballots. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and what his retirement may mean.
Episode 9: January 13, 2022
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme court blocks vaccine requirements for large businesses but permits them for most health care workers. Also, a far-right militia leader is arrested on the first seditious conspiracy charges for the Capitol riot, voting right legislation advances in the House, and the threat of Russian military escalation looms large as diplomatic efforts make little progress.
Episode 21: January 31, 2022
Monday on the NewsHour, the U.N. Security Council convenes to discuss Ukraine as tens of thousands of Russian troops remain positioned along its border, the U.S. calls for direct negotiations with North Korea on its weapons programs following a test of a missile that could reach Guam, and unpredictable weather patterns worsened by climate change threaten long-standing traditions in hockey.