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Trumix.com listings available of Newshour with Jim Lehrer Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. Bailout Fails to Stem Credit Fears in Financial Markets Despite the approval of a sweeping $700 billion bailout bill on Capitol Hill, the downward march of the financial sector continued Monday as major world and U.S. markets plummeted. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Campaigns Rush to Court Former Clinton Supporters in Florida In a series of in-depth reports on the battleground state of Florida, Judy Woodruff reports on how both Republicans and Democrats are looking to capitalize on the popularity of former Democratic contender Sen. Hillary Clinton. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shields and Brooks Mull Campaigns, Reflect on Russert's Life Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh campaign news as the race between Barack Obama and John McCain gains steam, and they reflect on the career of NBC's Tim Russert, who died Friday from an apparent heart attack. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Iraq, U.S. Deadlocked Over Talks Outlining Long-term Security Deal Iraq and the United States are negotiating terms for a continued U.S. presence there once a U.N. mandate expires at the end of 2008, but quarrels over troop levels have led to an impasse. A reporter outlines the ongoing negotiations, which have become contentious. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Paul Solman Considers the Life, and Life Lessons, of a Father The arrival of Father's Day prompted NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman to look back at the life of his father, Joe Solman, a noted artist who passed away recently at age 99 in his New York City home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Brazil's Economic Boom Marred by Social Inequalities Brazil is on track to become an economic powerhouse in the 21st century, but gaping social inequalities still plague this country of 187 million. Simon Marks offers the first in a series of reports from Brazil on the country's economic and political scene. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Attacks in Pakistan, Afghanistan Highlight Ongoing Instability The newly elected government in Pakistan is being confronted with a rise in insurgent attacks and a Taliban that is increasing in strength along the volatile Afghan border. Experts on the region discuss the latest outbreaks of violence in the restive region. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website McCain, Obama Aim to Redraw Electoral Map in '08 Campaign Presumptive presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama both claim that they can draw voters from the other party's traditional base this year. Political analysts discuss the 2008 electoral map. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website McClellan Defends Controversial Account of White House Years Scott McClellan reflects on his new memoir about his time as White House press chief, which has stoked controversy for its pointed criticism of the Bush administration. Then, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on McClellan's book. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website U.N. Chief Details Diplomatic Efforts on Myanmar Crisis Two major natural disasters have hit Myanmar and China in as many weeks. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses the two crises, and diplomatic talks with the Myanmar government over relief efforts. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shields and Brooks Weigh Bush-Obama Spat, Democratic Primary Plans President Bush's comments about "appeasement" of dictators touched off a firestorm on the presidential campaign trail this week. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the remarks, as well as Hillary Clinton's West Virginia win and recent GOP losses in state contests. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website As Quake Toll Rises in China, Government Confronts Tough Challenge Rescue and relief efforts continue in China as the death toll from Monday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake nears 15,000 and is expected to rise, with tens of thousands still buried in rubble. An analyst examines how the country and its government have handled the disaster. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Polar Bears Listed as 'Threatened' Due to Loss of Arctic Ice In a highly-anticipated decision, the Interior Department on Wednesday declared the polar bear "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act because of shrinking Arctic ice due to global warming. Analysts examine the impact of the listing on the climate change debate. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website For Indiana Community, Myanmar's Cyclone Crisis Hits Home Fort Wayne, Ind., is home to one of the largest Myanmar immigrant communities in the United States. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the community's unique perspective on the handling of the humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the cyclone that devastated the country. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Death Toll Rises in Myanmar as Aid Groups Face Obstacles A senior U.S diplomat in Myanmar said Wednesday that the death toll from Tropical Cyclone Nargis could reach 100,000, as disease outbreaks remain a threat and some aid groups face difficulty gaining access to the country. A United Nations official discusses efforts to provide humanitarian aid to the military-ruled country. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Clinton, Obama Weigh Next Moves as Democratic Race Pushes Forward Barack Obama easily won the North Carolina primary Tuesday, while Hillary Clinton narrowly won in Indiana -- leading to fresh speculation as to whether the nominating battle may be nearing an end. Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh the road ahead for the Democrats. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Boeing, Northrop Grumman Face-off over Air Force Tanker Contract Aircraft companies Boeing and Northrop Grumman are locked in a battle for an air tanker contract from the U.S. Air Force. The fight has stretched from courtrooms to Capitol Hill, as legislators representing the companies' respective districts join the fray. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New Federal Rules Target Deceptive Credit Card Practices The Federal Reserve proposed new credit card regulations Friday in response to growing rancor over credit practices that are widely regarded as unfair and deceptive. Robin Farzad explains the details and possible effects. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shields, Brooks Weigh in on New Polls, Rev. Wright and Gas Tax With North Carolina and Indiana preparing to vote, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss if Rev. Wright, the gas tax holiday or the economy may prove decisive in Tuesday's balloting. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Federal Program Fails to Improve Reading Skills An Education Department report disclosed the ineffectiveness of No Child Left Behind's $6 billion student reading program. Tonight on the NewsHour, state education officials Douglas Christensen of Nebraska and Michele Goady of Maryland debate Reading First's merits. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Strikes on Terror Targets Shed Light on Somali Instability The U.S. military led airstrikes against terrorism suspects in Somalia Thursday, killing a suspected al-Qaida leader. A panel of experts offer perspective on what the strike may mean for security in the region, the Somali people and the U.S. war on terror. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New Pentagon Policy Encourages Soldiers to Seek Mental Health Care In a bid to encourage veterans to get needed counseling, the Pentagon said Thursday that most military and civilian employees will no longer be required to disclose mental health treatment when applying for government jobs. Experts examine the impact of the new rule. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Polls Show Clinton and Obama in Tight Race, Weak Support for GOP Party New polls reveal a tightening race between Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton tied while public support for GOP showed a sharp drop off. Pollsters and reporters from the Pew Research Center and the Wall Street Journal examine the numbers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Keystone State Primary Looms as Candidates Sharpen Attacks Questions of character and recent controversies took center stage at Wednesday night's Democratic debate, where Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama sought to prove their electability and appeal to Pennsylvania primary voters. Political reporters assess the state of the race and fact check the candidates' statements. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website High-tech High School Prepares Students for Swiftly Shifting Economy Paul Solman reports on a high school in California that pushes its students to focus on the future by preparing for jobs in the world of high technology -- while also helping the U.S. stay competitive in a global marketplace. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Pope Benedict Says Church, Society in America at a 'Crossroads' Pope Benedict XVI held Mass before a crowd of some 45,000 worshipers at the Washington Nationals park Thursday, where he addressed the challenges facing American Catholics. A group of analysts and experts examine the pope's message to Americans. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Iran's Role in Iraq, Nuclear Ambitions Cloud U.S. Policy Six-nation talks over Iran's nuclear ambitions ended Wednesday in stalemate, though President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he was open to continued talks. Amid allegations of an Iranian role in Iraqi violence, analysts consider the state of U.S.-Iranian relations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Supreme Court Votes 7-2 to Allow Use of Lethal Injection The Supreme Court voted Wednesday to uphold Kentucky's use of lethal injections, allowing the continuation of executions on hold since September. The Court also heard arguments on the legality of the death penalty for child rapists. Marcia Coyle discusses the cases. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Pope Visits White House, Speaks Out on Abuse Scandal Pope Benedict XVI visited the White House Wednesday, welcomed by President and Mrs. Bush, after apologizing for child abuse scandals in the U.S. Catholic Church in recent years. A reporter following the story discusses the pope's six-day, two-city visit. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Papal Visit Prompts Reflection on U.S. Catholic Identity Pope Benedict XVI arrived in the U.S. Tuesday for his first official visit -- a historic trip aimed in part at rallying Catholics still struggling with the aftermath of a clergy sex abuse scandal. Experts on religion examine U.S. Catholicism and how Americans view the pope. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Proposed Delta-Northwest Merger Raises Questions for Airline Industry A proposed Delta-Northwest airline merger comes at a tumultuous time for an industry facing high fuel prices and questions over safety procedures. An airline analyst describes the possible implications of the mega-merger and whether consumers will benefit. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Asia Watchers Answered Your Questions on Olympic Torch Protests Protesters in Greece, Paris, London and San Francisco have tried to block the Olympic torch's route as it makes its way around the globe. How should the international community and China respond to such protests? Two experts answered your questions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Merck Faces New Questions Over Vioxx Risks and Research Pharmaceutical company Merck knew in 2001 that its arthritis drug Vioxx could harm patients and used staffers to "ghostwrite" favorable research on the drug, articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association report. Susan Dentzer examines the charges. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shorter Iraq Deployments Aim to Ease Strain on U.S. Forces President Bush supported Gen. David Petraeus' call to halt future troop drawdowns in Iraq Thursday but also announced that the Army will return to 12-month deployments to help ease the burden on troops. Military experts debate the impact on the U.S. military and its capabilities. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Safety Inspection Concerns Deal New Blow to Airline Industry, Travelers American Airlines canceled some 900 flights Thursday for a third day of deep-reaching schedule changes due to a new round of tighter FAA safety inspections. An airline safety expert and an FAA representative examine the impact on the airline industry and on passengers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Poet Mary Jo Bang Examines Personal Grief Through 'Elegy' Mary Jo Bang is professor of English and director of the Creative Writing Program at Washington University. Her fifth book, "Elegy," which won of the National Book Critics Circle Award, examines the pain and grief following the death of her son. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Olympic Torch's Global Tour Puts Chinese Policies in Focus China is facing increasing scrutiny for many of its policies as the Summer Games in Beijing draw closer -- and protesters have seized the Olympic torch's current global tour as a platform to voice opposition to China's rule of Tibet, among other issues. Two analysts discuss the Olympic protests. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Economics Writer Examines Oil's Shifting Position in World Markets In the first in a series of NewsHour interviews on oil's standing in the rapidly changing world economy, author Vijay Viatheeswaran discusses the causes and effects of the recent rise in oil prices and how energy technologies will impact future business practices. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Petraeus, Crocker Offer Subdued Review of U.S. Mission in Iraq Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker briefed Congress for a second day Wednesday, discussing the situation in Iraq with lawmakers in the House. Two House members reflect on the hearings and the road ahead for Iraq policy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Newsman Roger Mudd Reflects on 'Glory Days of Television News' In his new book, "The Place to Be", veteran television news journalist and former NewsHour correspondent Roger Mudd describes more than 20 years working in the Washington bureau of CBS News and assesses the future of the television news business. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hearings Rekindle Debate on Military Progress in Iraq Gen. David Petraeus recommended a halt to future troop withdrawals to "preserve the still-fragile security gains" in Iraq during Senate hearings Tuesday with U.S. Ambassador to Baghdad Ryan Crocker. Military experts analyze what the testimony reveals about Iraq's security and progress. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 40 Years On, Americans Reflect on Evolution of King's Legacy On the evening of April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of a Memphis hotel, leaving the civil rights movement to forge its own path. A panel of analysts discusses King's legacy and how U.S. race relations have evolved since his death. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bleak Economic Numbers Fuel U.S. Jitters, Candidate Pitches Large jobs losses, testimony from Fed chief Ben Bernanke and a slumping housing market continued to build fears this week of a recession. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the latest economic news and reflect on the Martin Luther King, Jr. anniversary. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FAA Inspectors Claim Agency Was Lax on Safety Enforcement Veteran Federal Aviation Administration inspectors told a House committee Thursday that safety violations by Southwest Airlines were ignored by their supervisors due to the "cozy" relationship between FAA officials and the airline. An analyst examines federal oversight of commercial airlines. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dems Drawn-out Primary Creates Concerns for General Election With Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama locked in a hard-fought -- and lengthy -- battle for delegates, the race for the Democratic nomination is pushing forward. Presidential historians discuss what past elections show about the impact of protracted primary races. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Education Chief Struggles to Bolster Troubled New Orleans Schools In the latest in a series of reports on urban school reform, John Merrow reports on how the schools chief in New Orleans plans to deal with some of the most troubled schools in a city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shields and Brooks Examine Iraq Violence, Democratic Rivalry New violence in Iraq pitted security forces against Shiite militias, likely GOP nominee Sen. John McCain outlined his foreign policy plans and Democratic Party chairman Howard Dean called for a cooling of the rhetoric between presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website U.S. Forces Launch Airstrikes as Fighting Flares in Basra, Baghdad U.S. forces launched airstrikes Friday in Basra, joining Iraqi forces in an effort to quell Shiite militia fighting in both the southern port city and in parts of Baghdad. New York Times reporter James Glanz provides an update on the latest developments from Baghdad. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ask Author Steve Coll Your Questions About 'The Bin Ladens' In his book "The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century," author and reporter Steve Coll chronicles the lives and fortunes of the family of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. Coll takes your questions about his book here. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website South by Southwest Festival Changes Music Industry's Tune Technology is changing the annual South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, which has become a must-attend event for both up-and-coming and established musical acts as well as record executives, fans and journalists. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Poll: Americans Grim on Economy, Split on Presidential Race A new Pew Research Center poll finds that Americans have a strongly negative view of the economy, are closely split over support for presidential candidates and that the controversial remarks of Sen. Barack Obama's former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, have not hurt the candidate's campaign. Pollster Andy Kohut explains the numbers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Community Volunteers Shape the Frontlines of TB Fight in Bangladesh Tuberculosis -- a potentially fatal but treatable lung disease -- infects 300,000 people in Bangladesh every year. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on a success story in the country's fight against TB, which relies on local women trained to spot and treat infected patients. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website On the Campaign Trail, Candidates Keep Tight Focus on the Economy All three presidential hopefuls weighed in on current U.S. economic turmoil this week, outlining their solutions for issues ranging from soaring foreclosure rates to government oversight of investment banks. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Paul Solman Answered Your Questions on Economic Turmoil Investment bank bailouts, falling dollar values, soaring oil prices, inflation fears, home foreclosures, recent economic news has been both troubling and complex. So what are the factors that led to the current economic tumult? Paul Solman answered your questions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shields and Brooks Mull Obama's Race Speech, 5 Years in Iraq This week, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama delivered a high-profile speech on race in America, the Iraq war passed the five-year mark and U.S. economic anxieties continued to mount. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks reflect on the week's headlines. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 'Complexity, Uncertainty' Shade Issues Impacting Economy, Rubin Says Robert Rubin, who served as treasury secretary during the Clinton administration and is currently the chairman of the board of directors at Citigroup, evaluates the state of the U.S. economy and the role of government intervention in recent economic troubles. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ethnic Tensions Impede Kenya's Political, Economic Recovery The United Nations Thursday urged Kenya to prosecute those responsible for the worst of the country's recent post-election violence. Margaret Warner reports from Kenya on how citizens and businesses are working to recover from the politically-fueled unrest. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Americans Feel Impact of Shaky Economy, Reflect on Race Relations In recent weeks, economic turmoil and the role of race in politics have emerged as top national issues. In the second part of the NewsHour's Big Picture discussion, a group of citizens share their views on the economy and reflect on U.S. race relations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Candidates Shape Foreign, Domestic Policies as Campaigns Roll On Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spent Thursday on the campaign trail outlining their plans to boost the economy, while GOP nominee Sen. John McCain met with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in London. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Obama Weighs In on Economy, Sets Sights on Pennsylvania In an in-depth interview, Sen. Barack Obama weighs in on the current U.S. economic crisis, the war in Iraq, issues of race and gender and his run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama also looks ahead to next month's contest in Pennsylvania against Sen. Hillary Clinton. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Reaction is Mixed After Fed's Latest Efforts to Shore Up Economy Amid a slumping economy, the Federal Reserve has resorted to some unusual methods to stave off a recession, most notably its role in coordinating the bailout of lending giant Bear Stearns. Economics experts examine the Fed's action and the state of the credit markets. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Economic Woes, Talk of Race Dominate Campaign Headlines More gloomy news emerged about the U.S. economy this week while talk of race and the debate over whether Florida and Michigan should re-do their devalued primaries dominated the Democratic campaign trail. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the week in the news. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Americans Feel Pinch of Economic Pains Despite Government Efforts President Bush and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sought to bolster confidence Friday that U.S. economic growth will recover despite a recent string of bleak economic reports. Two financial reporters examine how the slowdown is impacting American consumers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Clinton-Obama Race Poses Tough Choices for Ohio Voters With polls showing Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton running a tight race in Ohio, the debate among Ohioans over which candidate to back in Tuesday's primary is being echoed from the Buckeye State's Democratic labor unions to smaller cities in the state's industrial backbone. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Israeli Attacks, Gaza Rocket Fire Put Fresh Strain on Peace Efforts After one of the bloodiest weekend in nearly a year, the Israel military left the Hamas-run Gaza Strip Monday after launching a series of attacks in an effort to curb militant rocket fire. Mideast analysts examine how the fighting may impact peace efforts in the region. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Diversity, Economy, Immigration Shape Race for Texas Voters The tight race between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has both candidates vying for votes in the delegate-rich states of Texas and Ohio on March 4, while GOP front-runner Sen. John McCain will try to expand his lead. Texas political journalists discuss what may sway voters in their state. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New York Philharmonic Strikes Accord in N. Korea with Historic Concert The New York Philharmonic performed in North Korea Tuesday, the first major U.S. cultural organization -- and the largest contingent of Americans -- to visit the isolationist country in more than 50 years. Experts evaluate the event and its historical context. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Senators Weigh U.S. Policy in South Asia after Trip Abroad Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Chuck Hagel, R- Neb., recently traveled to Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Turkey in an effort to review the state of security and U.S. diplomacy in the critical regions. The lawmakers assess U.S. relations in South Asia and the recent Turkish incursion into northern Iraq. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Leadership Change in Cuba Intensifies Speculation on Reforms Raul Castro was confirmed as Cuba's president Sunday, after last week's announcement that his ailing brother, Fidel Castro, would step down after decades in power. Two experts on Cuba discuss the prospects for reforms in the country and relations with the United States. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Battlefield Lessons, New Technologies Improve Care for Wounded Troops Drawing on new technologies as well as lessons learned on the battlefields of Iraq, the U.S. military is using new techniques and improved methods to treat wounded soldiers, leading to higher survival rates overall. Tom Bearden reports on these advances. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 20 Years On, 'Eyes on the Prize' Offers Insights on Civil Rights Era Following a reprise of the documentary "Eyes on the Prize" that chronicled the civil rights movement in America, NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, who was part of the movement and the narrator of the series, discusses the series' significance 20 years later. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website U.S. Embassy Attacked in Protest Over Kosovo Independence Rioters attacked a U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, in protest of Western support of Kosovo's declaration of independence. A journalist in Serbia details the violence and how Serbians are reacting to the news. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bush's Visit Renews Focus on State of U.S.-Africa Relations President Bush concluded a five day visit to Africa Thursday, making a final stop in Liberia where he pledged that the United States would help the country rebuild after a decade of civil war. Experts evaluate the state of U.S.-Africa relations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website McCain Confronts Allegations on Ties to Lobbyist Amid Media Firestorm Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., challenged Thursday allegations that he had an improper relationship with a lobbyist that were raised in a New York Times article, calling it a "hit and run smear campaign." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Legal Experts Answered Your Questions on Trials for 9/11 Suspects Last week, the Pentagon charged six Guantanamo detainees with crimes tied to the Sept. 11 attacks. They will now face trial by a military commission, which could sentence them to death. Two legal experts answered your questions on the cases. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website For Clinton and Obama, Tight Race Hinges on Smart Strategy More than halfway through the primary season, Democratic hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are charting careful strategies in a bid to emerge with the most delegate support. Strategists for Clinton and Obama offer insight on how their camps are looking for new ways to gain an advantage and how the candidates' policy stances set them apart. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Gitmo Detainees Charged With 9/11 Crimes to Be Tried in Special Courts Military commission trials for the six Guantanamo Bay detainees charged for their involvement in the Sept. 11 attacks will be held in specially designed courtrooms known as Camp Justice. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Hartmann outlines the legal processes for the trials. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Elizabeth Bishop's Writings Collected in American Arts Archive Celebrated poet Elizabeth Bishop sometimes took years to complete a poem and published only about 90 of them. Now, the Library of America is publishing a collection of her works and letters. Tonight on the NewsHour, two of Bishop's friends discuss and read her work. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Riding Wave of Momentum, Obama Chips Away at Clinton's Base Sen. Barack Obama's wins in presidential primaries on Tuesday in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia were fueled partially by support from voters who have traditionally backed rival Sen. Hillary Clinton. A pollster and Democratic strategist analyze what's behind Obama's latest success and the road ahead in the race for the Democratic nomination. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website TV Writers Vote to End Union's 3-Month Strike, Head Back to Work Members of the Writers Guild of America returned to work Wednesday, after voting to end a 100-day strike that left many out of work and TV shows in reruns. Michael Winship, president of the WGA East, discusses the details of the agreement reached with the studios. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website U.N. Envoy Answered Your Questions on the Conflict in Sudan's Darfur United Nations special envoy Jan Eliasson painted a bleak picture of the situation in Darfur last week, telling the Security Council that rebel groups in the country have made only limited progress toward peace talks. He answered your questions on the Darfur crisis. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website U.N. Envoy: Darfur Faces New Dangers Amid Unrest in Chad U.N. special envoy to Darfur Jan Eliasson painted a bleak picture of the situation in the war-torn Sudanese region Friday, warning that rebel groups had made only limited progress toward peace talks. In an interview, Eliasson details the latest developments in Darfur and explains how unrest in neighboring Chad may further inflame the crisis. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Congress Renews Debate Over Waterboarding as Interrogation Tactic Questions stirred anew this week on the legality of waterboarding, a controversial interrogation tactic, after new Congressional hearings examined its use on terrorist suspects. After a recap of the hearings, analysts Mark Shields and David Brook weigh the debate. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shields and Brooks Assess Tight Democratic Race, McCain's Road Ahead Sen. John McCain solidified his spot at the top of the GOP field this week while the Democrats remain locked in a tight race that may come down to a complicated delegate count. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh the week's campaign news. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New Orleans Schools Chief Pushes Swift Changes to Curb Dropout Rate In the latest in a series of reports on how education leaders are endeavoring to reform troubled urban schools, education correspondent John Merrow returns to New Orleans to check in on the city's efforts to repair its struggling school system. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Clinton, Obama Fight to the Finish for Super Tuesday Voters Democratic contenders Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, facing a tight race in recent national polls, made their final pitches to Feb. 5 voters Monday, focusing largely on delegate-rich states in the Northeast. After a report on the latest Democratic campaign news, analysts examine the candidates' ad strategies and reporters preview the Super Tuesday contests. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website GOP Candidates Fan Out Across Country in Final Bid for Feb. 5 Support GOP candidates spread out across the country Monday in a fierce final bid for crucial Super Tuesday voters. After a look at the news from the Republican campaign trail, analysts consider candidates' media strategies and reporters preview the Republican stakes on Feb. 5. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Amid Tensions on the Trail, Democrats Head Into S.C. Contest Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were on the offensive this week, gearing up for Saturday's South Carolina primary, as a tumble in world financial markets prompted new efforts in Congress for an economic stimulus. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the news of the week. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Paul Solman Walks Through Wall Street's Wild Week, Economy's Tumult Wall Street and global financial markets took a dive this week, fueled largely by concerns over a slowing U.S. economy. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains the wild week on Wall Street, and explores the larger causes behind the turmoil. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website President Bush Proposes $145 Billion Economic 'Shot in the Arm' President Bush called for about $145 billion worth of tax relief for individuals and businesses Friday to give the U.S. economy a "shot in the arm" and hopefully avert a recession. Bush called passing a growth package "our most pressing economic priority." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Adm. Fallon Examines Afghan Conflict, Tensions With Iran The current head of U.S. Central Command, Adm. William Fallon, oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including Iraq, as well as Afghanistan and parts of Asia and Africa. In an interview with Ray Suarez, Adm. Fallon discusses the current state of U.S. efforts in these regions and reacts to developments in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Shields and Brooks Weigh Prospects for Nevada, S.C. Nominating Contests Ahead of the Nevada and South Carolina contests, presidential candidates are making last-minute pitches and voters are mulling their picks. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the week's news, including how issues like the economy may factor in at the polls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Design Flaw Cited in Investigation of Minnesota Bridge Collapse The National Transportation Safety Board revealed findings Tuesday from its probe of last year's deadly Minnesota bridge collapse, citing a design flaw with steel "gusset plates" used to build the structure. NTSB chief Mark Rosenker details the agency's investigation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Detroit Museum Struggles to Maintain Identity, Attract New Art Lovers The Detroit Institute of Arts completed a six-year, $158 million makeover in 2007, including the addition of interactive exhibits and a spotlight on local artists. Jeffrey Brown reports on the new efforts to attract visitors and survive amid state economic woes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website In Baghdad, Rice Offers Praise for Newly Passed Reconciliation Law Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a surprise visit to Iraq Tuesday, where she applauded Iraqi officials for passing a law to allow thousands of former members of Saddam Hussein's Baath Party back into the government. She called it a step toward reconciliation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Republicans Talk Job Growth in Final Pitches to Mich. Voters GOP presidential candidates Sen. John McCain, former Gov. Mitt Romney and former Gov. Mike Huckabee dashed across Michigan Monday ahead of the state's Tuesday primary, making last-minute pitches to voters who rank the economy as their top priority. Analysts preview the Michigan contest and its potential impact on the rest of the nominating race. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bush Visit, New Arms Deal Renew Focus on U.S.-Saudi Relations President Bush made his first trip to Saudi Arabia on Monday in a bid to gain support for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, while the White House announced a $20 billion weapons deal with the powerful Saudi kingdom. Experts examine the state of U.S.-Saudi relations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website With Three States Under Their Belts, Candidates Mull Their Strategies Political reporters join analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks to take a closer look at the New Hampshire primary results and consider how the candidates are regrouping and preparing for upcoming contests in Michigan, South Carolina and Nevada. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website N.H. Surprises Have Pundits, Pollsters Scratching Their Heads Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton's upset in New Hampshire surprised pundits and pollsters who had predicted a win for Sen. Barack Obama in the Granite State contest. A panel of political reporters and analysts assess the poll quandary and its impact on future elections. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Historians Answered Your Questions on '08 Presidential Primaries On Tuesday, the eyes of the nation turned to New Hampshire as voters cast ballots in the first-in-the-nation presidential primary. But why does the Granite State have its early status? Presidential historians Michael Beschloss and Beverly Gage answered your questions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Justices Appear Divided Amid Arguments Over Ind. Voter ID Law The Supreme Court appeared reluctant Wednesday to strike down the nation's strictest requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls. The case involves a challenge to an Indiana voter ID law that opponents say unfairly burdens poor and minority voters. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Huckabee Reflects on Iowa Win, Assesses Challenges Ahead in N.H. GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee rode a wave of conservative support to a win in the Iowa caucuses, trumping rival former Gov. Mitt Romney. Huckabee talks to the NewsHour about his campaign and then Mark Shields and David Brooks offer analysis of the primaries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Reshaped Democratic Field Hits the Ground Running in Tight Race After a pitched battle in the Iowa caucuses on Thursday, the Democratic campaigns are in full swing in New Hampshire for the rapidly approaching Tuesday primary. Gwen Ifill provides a recap from the Granite State and Mark Shields and David Brooks offer analysis. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Documentary Explores Modern View of Citizenship Jim Lehrer hosts a By the People documentary featuring some of America's most talented and influential leaders. Craigslist's founder, musician Branford Marsalis, and a former race car driver-- among others-- debate the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Suspense Builds in Iowa as Caucus-goers Weigh Choices As Thursday's Iowa caucuses near and the nation takes its first step toward picking nominees for the 2008 presidential race, GOP and Democratic candidates made a final push to rally support and encourage voter turnout. Judy Woodruff reports from Iowa on the last-minute preparations of candidates and caucus-goers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Military Investigation into '05 Haditha Killings Raises Questions The Marine Corps announced this week that two Marines would be court-martialed for their involvement in a 2005 incident in Haditha, Iraq, that saw 24 Iraqi civilians killed. A retired Army lawyer and a former Iraqi U.N. representative examine the probe of the killings. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Opposition Parties Speak Out Against Pakistani Election Postponement Pakistani opposition leaders criticized the government's decision to postpone parliamentary elections, a move they believe will benefit the ruling party, but said that they would still participate. Journalists discuss how the decision may impact the region's stability. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website From Darfur t