Conflict

Daniel Rasmussen: "American Uprising" (Rebroadcast)

January 17, 2011

The untold story of America's largest slave revolt. In January 1811, 500 slaves rose up from the plantations around New Orleans and set out to conquer the city. Diane and her guest talk about the uprising and its effect on the culture of the American South.

News Roundup - Hour 2

January 14, 2011

Defense Secretary Gates meets with East Asian leaders. The collapse of Lebanon's government plunges the country into political uncertainty. And Southern Sudan's referendum on independence. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of...

Daniel Rasmussen: "American Uprising"

January 13, 2011

The untold story of America's largest slave revolt. In January 1811, 500 slaves rose up from the plantations around New Orleans and set out to conquer the city. Diane and her guest talk about the uprising and its effect on the culture of the American South.

Renewed Calls for Gun Control

Renewed Calls for Gun Control

January 12, 2011

The shooting rampage in Arizona prompts a new look at gun laws. Renewed debate over gun control and prospects for stricter legislation.

Kathryn Bolkovac:  "The Whistleblower"

Kathryn Bolkovac: "The Whistleblower"

January 11, 2011

Sex trafficking, military contractors and the woman who blew the whistle. A Nebraska cop-turned-U.N.-peacekeeper in Bosnia exposes the exploitation of women by some of the very people hired to safeguard them.

Shootings in Arizona

January 10, 2011

Diane and guests provide an update on the shooting rampage in Tuscon, Arizona on Saturday that claimed the lives of six people and injured at least 14 others including Arizona Congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords, said to be the target of the attack.

International Issues Outlook

International Issues Outlook

January 3, 2011

Foreign policy challenges in 2011. A look ahead at the U.S. role in Afghanistan and Pakistan, global economic trends and America’s influence in the world.

Isabel Allende: "Island Beneath the Sea" (Rebroadcast)

Isabel Allende: "Island Beneath the Sea" (Rebroadcast)

December 28, 2010

Why Isabel Allende chose slavery as the subject of her new novel.

Roger Rosenblatt: "Making Toast" (Rebroadcast)

Roger Rosenblatt: "Making Toast" (Rebroadcast)

December 23, 2010

Join us to discuss life after loss. Essayist and PBS NewsHour commentator Roger Rosenblatt recounts the struggle to help his son-in-law and three young grandchildren cope with the sudden death of his 38-year-old daughter.

Accomplishments in the Lame Duck Congress

December 20, 2010

The lame duck Congress tackles a series of high-stakes legislative issues. Join us to talk about what has been accomplished, its effect on the president's agenda and how the White House and incoming Congress might work together.

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