Episode
PBS News Hour: February 17, 2022
Overview
Thursday on the NewsHour, shelling in eastern Ukraine sparks dire warnings that Russia could be concocting a pretext for invasion. Then, we ask Dr. Anthony Fauci about the uncertain future of COVID-19 amid changing of public health guidelines. Also, the other former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd are cross-examined about whether they should have intervened.
Details
- Series
- PBS News Hour
- Season
- Season 47
- Episode
- Episode 34
- Air date
- 2022-02-17
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
February 17, 2022 is Episode 34 in Season 48 of PBS News Hour. It aired on 2022-02-17. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 33: February 16, 2022
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Ukrainians celebrate a day of national unity as the threat of Russian invasion remains. Then, several members of the San Francisco Board of Education are ousted in what opponents decry as misplaced priorities during the pandemic. Also, many Black students find their voices are constricted amid a wave of regulations limiting how race is taught in public schools.
Episode 35: February 18, 2022
Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden says war in Ukraine will come soon as the U.S. blames Russian-backed separatists for inflaming conflict in eastern Ukraine. Then, China claims to allow athletes to voice their views on the internet but critics remain skeptical, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh the congressional response to Russian aggression and gun violence in the United States.
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Episode 32: February 15, 2022
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible despite Moscow's claims that it's pulling back some of its troops. Then, we look at the life and legal work of a California judge who appears to be on a short list for the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. Also, African Americans and African immigrants in Minnesota coalesce to amplify their voices.
Episode 36: February 21, 2022
Monday on the NewsHour, Russia's leader Vladimir Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine after recognizing two separatist regions as independent, prompting Western nations to impose sanctions. Also, as airlines grapple with pandemic disruptions their workers contend with unruly passengers, and a journalist delves into new public documents to craft a comprehensive history of the Watergate scandal.
Episode 31: February 14, 2022
Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. moves its embassy operations out of Kiev as Russia's aggression toward Ukraine destabilizes the region before an expected invasion. Then, the Olympic Committee allows a Russian figure skater to compete despite testing positive earlier for a banned substance. Also, we examine the career of one of the judge's on President Biden's short list for the Supreme Court.
Episode 37: February 22, 2022
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. ramps up sanctions on Russia for what President Biden called the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine, but will the measures be enough to deter Vladimir Putin? Then, a jury finds the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery guilty of federal hate crimes. Also, multiple cyclones and historic drought wreak havoc on Madagascar and bring widespread food insecurity.
Episode 30: February 11, 2022
Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. issues its starkest warning yet about war in Ukraine and urges Americans to leave in the next 48 hours. Then, ongoing trucker blockades at the Canadian border hamstring the auto industry and have economic impacts on both sides of the border. Also, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the widening divide in the Republican Party over the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Episode 38: February 23, 2022
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. warns Russia is prepared to launch a full-scale invasion as Ukrainian forces mobilize for a possible war, new reports indicate wildfires will drastically increase in the coming years while dangerous methane emissions from the energy sector are being underreported, and millions of older Americans decide to leave the workplace early during the pandemic.
Episode 29: February 10, 2022
Thursday on the NewsHour, Russia initiates massive military drills along Ukraine's border, stoking fears of an invasion. Then, a congressional committee launches an investigation into documents recovered from Mar-a-Lago and whether former President Trump attempted to destroy records. Also, the loss of seagrass and environmental collapse leads to an unprecedented number of manatees dying.
Episode 39: February 24, 2022
Thursday on the NewsHour, Russian airstrikes bombard Ukraine as ground forces advance on the nation's capital, and elsewhere, forcing civilians to flee for their safety. Then, U.S. and European leaders announce new, harsher economic sanctions on Russia. Also, the three Minnesota officers who failed to intervene in George Floyd's death are found guilty of violating his civil rights.
Episode 28: February 9, 2022
Wednesday on the NewsHour, parents remain divided on face coverings in schools as more states repeal their requirements amid declining COVID infections. Then, a new report details the scale of the opioid crisis and the daunting challenge of cracking down on drug trafficking. Also, we look at how inflation is disproportionately impacting senior citizens and young people trying to make ends meet.
Episode 40: February 25, 2022
Friday on the NewsHour, as Russian forces close in on Kyiv and Ukrainians struggle to repel the invasion, we talk to the head of NATO about the West's response. Then, President Biden chooses federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the coming U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. Also, new CDC guidelines recommend that Americans in most parts of the country can safely stop wearing masks indoors.