Episode
PBS News Hour: January 31, 2022
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- PBS News Hour
- Season
- Season 47
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 2022-01-31
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
January 31, 2022 is Episode 21 in Season 48 of PBS News Hour. It aired on 2022-01-31. The runtime is 60 min.
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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 22: February 1, 2022
Tuesday on the NewsHour, vaccines could soon be available for children under age 5 raising hopes and new questions for parents. Also, diplomatic efforts are intensifying across Europe amid the threat of a Russian invasion in Ukraine, and new reports reveal former President Trump proposed seizing voting machines in an attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
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Episode 18: January 26, 2022
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Episode 24: February 3, 2022
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Episode 17: January 25, 2022
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Episode 25: February 4, 2022
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Episode 16: January 24, 2022
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Episode 26: February 7, 2022
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Episode 15: January 21, 2022
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Episode 27: February 8, 2022
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