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Lena Jackson

Deputy Senior Producer at PBS NewsHour

Producer @NewsHour | [email protected]

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  • 2 weeks ago | pbs.org | Lena Jackson

    PBS News Full Episodes Podcasts Newsletters Live Apr 7, 2025 6:30 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Max's medical drama The Pitt has its season finale this Thursday. The show tackles urgent issues like the impact of gun violence, hospital staffing shortages and the lasting effects of the pandemic. It has earned praise from both audiences and critics for its raw, realistic portrayal of life inside American hospitals.

  • 1 month ago | artscanvas.org | Jeffrey Brown |Lena Jackson

    'Soldiers and Kings' author Jason De León on exploring the world of human smuggling An archaeologist is providing a different lens on the tension at the southern U.S. border, one that applies deep-dive anthropology… Kim Deal embarks on solo career after decades in The Pixies and The Breeders Kim Deal, a founding member of The Pixies and legendary bassist, has had many chapters in her career.

  • 1 month ago | pbs.org | Lena Jackson

    An archaeologist is providing a different lens on the tension at the southern U.S. border, one that applies deep-dive anthropology to learn more about migration. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with National Book Award-winning author Jason De León, whose work explores the clandestine world of human smuggling, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • 1 month ago | pbs.org | Lena Jackson

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Brazilian film, “I’m Still Here”, based on a true story, will be vying for the Academy Awards for Best International Film and Best Picture. Its star, Fernanda Torres, is also competing for an Oscar. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Torres and her role for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • 2 months ago | pbs.org | Ali Rogin |Lena Jackson

    This past week, President Trump suspended a program to expand the country’s network of electric vehicle chargers. It’s the latest in his series of efforts to undo Biden-era policies encouraging EV adoption. But in some parts of the country, EVs and other low-carbon technologies are becoming more popular not because of government policies, but because they make economic sense. Ali Rogin reports.

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RT @rowanmg: What should be made of large wave of protests + repression after Mozambique's disputed election? Is the pressure finally forc…

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11 Jan 25

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Lena Jackson @lenaijackson
17 Dec 24

RT @NewsHour: From lettuce to cilantro to broccoli, Yuma County produces many of the leafy green vegetables consumed in the U.S. during win…