Episodes

  • How the reversal of Roe v. Wade reshaped American life

    How the reversal of Roe v. Wade reshaped American life
    May 19 2024
    It's been nearly two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the federal right to abortion. Shefali Luthra, a health reporter at The 19th News, spoke to a variety of Americans about how their lives have been upended by the court's decision for her book, "Undue Burden: Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America." She joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Analyzing the consequential Supreme Court term and its ideological divide

    Analyzing the consequential Supreme Court term and its ideological divide
    May 2 2024
    The Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments and has now turned to rolling out decisions in some of the most consequential cases of the year. Those decisions will shape policies nationwide on divisive issues like homelessness and reproductive rights, and some of them could affect the presidential election. John Yang discussed more with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle and Joan Biskupic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity claim

    Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity claim
    Apr 25 2024
    The Supreme Court heard debate over one of its most consequential cases, whether a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office. Arguments were heard on an appeal brought by Donald Trump, who's being prosecuted for attempting to overthrow the results of the 2020 election. John Yang discussed more with William Brangham and Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    9 mins
  • Supreme Court weighs whether federal law allowing emergency abortions overrides state bans

    Supreme Court weighs whether federal law allowing emergency abortions overrides state bans
    Apr 24 2024
    It was a charged atmosphere at the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments in a major abortion case. The court looked at whether a federal law requiring hospitals to provide abortion care in emergencies would apply to states with strict bans. More than two dozen states ban or severely restrict abortion and six states have no health exceptions. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Sarah Varney. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • National Labor Relations Board's authority faces challenge in Starbucks Supreme Court case

    National Labor Relations Board's authority faces challenge in Starbucks Supreme Court case
    Apr 23 2024
    The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a key case that could have major implications for labor rights. The court looked at a challenge brought by Starbucks against a lower court decision to reinstate seven baristas in Memphis who were fired by the company after they announced plans to unionize. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Washington Post labor reporter Lauren Gurley. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • Supreme Court hears case on whether cities can criminalize homelessness, disband camps

    Supreme Court hears case on whether cities can criminalize homelessness, disband camps
    Apr 22 2024
    The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the most significant case on homelessness in decades. The case looks at challenges to laws in a small Oregon town fining homeless people up to $300 for setting up camps in public parks. The heart of the question is whether these laws classify as cruel and unusual punishment. Geoff Bennett and NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle discussed the case. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • What's at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court case on laws limiting homelessness

    What's at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court case on laws limiting homelessness
    Apr 21 2024
    The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday on whether laws limiting homelessness are unconstitutional because they punish people for being unhoused. The case is about laws in a small city in Oregon, but the outcome could reshape policies nationwide for years to come. John Yang speaks with Charley Willison, who teaches public health at Cornell University, to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Supreme Court questions use of obstruction law in Jan. 6 cases

    Supreme Court questions use of obstruction law in Jan. 6 cases
    Apr 16 2024
    The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case looking at an obstruction law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters. The obstruction statute is also key to various legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Politico's Kyle Cheney, who has been following the Jan. 6 legal fallout. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins