Finding Your Roots

For over ten years, respected Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has played a key role in broadening America's understanding of its own identity. Through his engaging approach, he has sparked meaningful discussions about who we are as a nation, using humor, insight, and empathy. Professor Gates has investigated the family histories of numerous notable individuals from various backgrounds, guiding millions of viewers on a journey into history to uncover the ties that unite us.

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South Korean Truth Commission Halts Probe Into Adoption Fraud

1 day ago | pbs.org | Kim Tong-Hyung

The South Korean government’s fact-finding commission suspended its groundbreaking investigation into the extensive fraud and abuse that tainted the nation’s historic foreign adoption program, a decision stemming from internal disputes among commissioners regarding which cases warranted recognition as problematic.
Unemployment filings inch up as labor market remains strong despite downturn fears

1 day ago | pbs.org | Matt Ott

Nation Apr 24, 2025 1:44 PM EDT U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn. Jobless claim applications inched up by 6,000 to 222,000 for the week ending April 19, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s just barely more than the 220,000 new applications analysts forecast.
Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements on autism

2 days ago | pbs.org | Louis Jacobson |Politi Fact

This article originally appeared on PolitiFact. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attracted notice — and in some quarters, outrage — for remarks about autism, a topic he’s clashed with scientists on for years. Kennedy held an April 16 press conference pegged to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that found the prevalence of autism rising to 1 in 31 among 8-year-olds, the latest in a series of increases in recent decades.
Foreign policy experts offer views on Trump administration’s student activist crackdown

3 days ago | pbs.org | Zeba Warsi

Apr 22, 2025 6:35 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio According to attorneys, over 1,000 student visas have been revoked in the Trump administration’s crackdown. Part of that effort has been a State Department argument that some students’ actions threaten U.S. foreign policy interests. Nick Schifrin discussed more with former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council of Foreign Relations.
Economic forecasts show Trump’s tariffs having major global impact

3 days ago | pbs.org | Azhar Merchant

Apr 22, 2025 6:55 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio President Trump’s trade wars are likely to slow down economic growth across the globe significantly this year, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund. And Treasury Secretary Bessent reportedly told investors that he believes the trade war with China is unsustainable and hopes tariffs on both sides could be eased. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ron Insana.
A look at Pope Francis’ legacy and focus on social justice

4 days ago | pbs.org | Ryan Holmes

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Francis' 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the very day before he died. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, on climate change and addressing the most marginalized in society. But he was also criticized for actions that fell short of his public remarks, undercut commitments or went too far for some Catholics. Stephanie Sy reports.
Supreme Court hears case challenging free preventive care coverage

4 days ago | pbs.org | Ali Schmitz

PBS News Full Episodes Podcasts Newsletters Live Apr 21, 2025 6:25 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Supreme Court heard the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. At issue is the constitutionality of a task force that recommends what preventive care treatments should be covered by private insurance at no cost.
What’s next for the Catholic Church as it prepares to select its new leader

4 days ago | pbs.org | Malcolm Brabant

The death of a pope, and the election of a new pontiff, is adorned with high ritual and elaborate ceremony. For more about how the Catholic Church will celebrate and mourn Pope Francis, and what comes next, Geoff Bennett spoke with special correspondent Malcolm Brabant.
More than 5 million student loan borrowers are in default. Education Department says they will be referred to debt collection

4 days ago | pbs.org | Annie Ma

Education Apr 21, 2025 4:57 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. The Trump administration’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Utter desperation’ in Gaza after collapse of ceasefire and Israel’s aid blockade

5 days ago | pbs.org | Kaisha Young

Apr 20, 2025 5:35 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Since the collapse of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in March, Gaza has received no deliveries of food, water, fuel or medical supplies as Israel has blocked all humanitarian aid, leaving Gazans in dire straits. John Yang speaks with Gavin Kelleher of the Norwegian Refugee Council about conditions on the ground there.