Watch The News Hour with Jim Lehrer

Name: The News Hour with Jim Lehrer
Genre: News
Released: 2009-10-19
Cast: Robert MacNeil

2009
9 Seasons

The News Hour with Jim Lehrer is an American nightly television news program that premiered on PBS in 1975. The show is hosted by Jim Lehrer, a veteran journalist, and former anchor and executive editor of the NewsHour. In primetime debates held during the presidential election cycle, Lehrer is well-respected and widely acknowledged as a fair and unbiased moderator.

Originally called The Robert MacNeil Report, the program was originally anchored by Robert MacNeil who co-founded the show alongside Jim Lehrer. MacNeil's experience as an international correspondent combined with Lehrer's experience as a local journalist, provided a unique perspective and depth to their reporting.

The program has since expanded its coverage, providing in-depth analysis of national and international news, business, science, and cultural events. The News Hour has been praised by journalists, educators, and politicians for its unbiased and publicly supported reporting.

The show's format is unique, featuring a mixture of on-location interviews and reporting with correspondents and analysts in the studio in Washington, D.C. The show's hosts engage in a fast-paced exchange of ideas, challenging each other and their guests to offer insights into issues that are important to the American public.

The show is divided into several segments, each focusing on a different story or issue. The format has changed over time to accommodate the changing needs of the public, but the show remains steadfast in its commitment to fair and comprehensive reporting.

The correspondents are a crucial part of the show's success, providing coverage of the latest happenings across the globe. Each correspondent brings a unique perspective and expertise to the table, ensuring a diverse range of opinions and experiences are represented.

The News Hour with Jim Lehrer's reputation as the gold standard in news reporting and analysis has gained it a loyal following among viewers, educators, and politicians. The program is a key source of information for millions of Americans, providing a reliable way to stay informed on the most pressing issues of the day.

In recent years, the show has adapted to the digital age, expanding its online presence and providing new ways for viewers to engage with the program. The News Hour's website features an extensive archive of past programs, streaming video of current content, and unique web-only material. The show has also begun podcasting and providing live coverage of major events and speeches.

The News Hour with Jim Lehrer is a testament to the power of public broadcasting, providing high-quality news and analysis to an audience that values accuracy, fairness, and integrity. The show continues to evolve, embrace digital innovation, and remain a trusted source of information for generations to come.

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Seasons

19. The NewsHour for November 13, 2009

November 13, 2009

Attorney General Eric Holder discusses why he will prosecute the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees in civilian federal court in New York. Also, the chairwoman of the FDIC discusses the lessons of too big to fail and President Obama kicks off his Asian tour in Tokyo. Finally, the analysis of Shields and Brooks.

18. The NewsHour for November 12, 2009

November 12, 2009

President Obama orders his top advisers to revise the war options they presented him as the White House continues to weigh sending more troops to Afghanistan. Also, a report on the radical cleric the alleged Fort Hood gunman contacted before the shooting and a look at the fragile state of East Timor. Finally, a report on the historical heavy workloads of U.S. presidents.

17. The NewsHour for November 11, 2009

November 11, 2009

At Arlington National Cemetery, President Obama marks Veterans Day with an address before meeting with military advisors on Afghanistan. Also, the regulatory power of the Fed is challenged under a bill being proposed in the Senate and a look at how states are coping with crushing budget problems. Finally, a report on PTSD and how military men and women are coping with the stresses of war.

16. The NewsHour for November 10, 2009

November 10, 2009

At an outdoor ceremony, President Obama honors victims of the Fort Hood massacre . Investigators search for further clues into the mental health of the alleged gunman. Also, a debate on the potential costs of health care reform and a look at life in America for Iraqi refugees. Finally, Big Bird has a big day as Sesame Street celebrates a milestone.

15. The NewsHour for November 9, 2009

November 9, 2009

New hurdles in the future for Democrats as health care reform moves from the House to the Senate. Also, the Ft. Hood community tries to make sense of the deadly shooting spree and new details emerge of the alleged gunman. Also, Margaret Warner talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and a look at life without parole for juveniles. Finally, we remember the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years later.

14. The NewsHour for November 6, 2009

November 6, 2009

Following the mass shooting at the U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas, the death toll rises to 13. Unemployment hits double digits for the first time since 1983. Also, a look at the rising competition in the freelance job market and lawmakers gear up for a big weekend on health care reform. Finally, Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan and the analysis of Shields and Brooks.

13. The NewsHour for November 5, 2009

November 5, 2009

Tragedy strikes at the U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas after 12 people are shot dead and 31 wounded. Also, Congress moves to protect unemployed Americans without benefits and the push for and protest against health care reform continues. Also, the U.N. pulls its staff from Afghanistan following a deadly bombing. New charges of insider trading rock the world of hedge funds.

12. The NewsHour for November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

Republicans celebrate wins in key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Also, former Afghan Presidential Candidate Abdullah Abdullah sits down for an interview with Margaret Warner in Kabul and discusses how pundits are affecting the national political discourse. Finally, a guilty verdict is delivered to former CIA agents in Italy.

11. The NewsHour for November 3, 2009

November 3, 2009

President Hamid Karzai promises unity in his first speech since being declared the victor of the Afghan presidential election. Also, voting held in key races across the U.S.; the accountant to Bernard Madoff pleads guilty and Democrats begin push for climate control. And, the auto industry shows signs of life and we track the stimulus money trickling into New York classrooms.

10. The NewsHour for November 2, 2009

November 2, 2009

Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan on the news that the presidential runoff was canceled, giving President Hamid Karzai another term. Also, a key congressional election may be a political litmus test and we compare the financial meltdown with crises of the past; and commercial lender CIT files for bankruptcy. Finally, a conversation about the new ways to read.

9. The NewsHour for October 30, 2009

October 30, 2009

President Obama gets a briefing from the Pentagon on Afghanistan. Margaret Warner sits down for an interview with Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, as she concludes her trip in Pakistan. Also, a look at what the stimulus is doing for U.S. job creation and how algae are being turned into green energy. Finally, the analysis of Shields and Brooks.

8. The NewsHour for October 29, 2009

October 29, 2009

The worst recession since the 1930s may be sneaking in as the economy expands 3.5 percent from July to September. Also, House Democrats reaveal a health care reform bill; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues her trip amid heavy security in Pakistan and an interview with a former state department official who recently resigned. Finally, we take a look at the links between the NFL and dementia.

7. The NewsHour for October 28, 2009

October 28, 2009

From Pakistan, Margaret Warner reports on the violence that stopped an official visit from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Also, look at the efforts to get renewable energy to urban areas. Finally, a report on how the small island of Borneo combines a love of the environment with health care and a conversation with rocker Ben Folds.

6. The NewsHour for October 27, 2009

October 27, 2009

Majority Leader Harry Reid decides to include a public option in health care reform, causing a struggle between lawmakers over how to move forward. A look at how a potential opt-out clause could affect state governments and the hidden burdens of poverty and disease. Finally, a conversation with the bulldog of organized labor.

5. The NewsHour for October 26, 2009

October 26, 2009

The deadliest day for American forces in Afghanistan in more than four years with at least 14 U.S. troops and civilians killed. Sen. John Kerry discusses his recent trip to Afghanistan then a journalist who escaped from a seven-month kidnapping by the Taliban describes what he went through. Also, swine flu hits home for U.S. families and author Michael Chabon takes a look at manhood.

4. The NewsHour for October 23, 2009

October 23, 2009

New statistics show vaccine shortages are plaguing the flu fight against the H1N1 virus. Health officials say it is spreading faster and further than expected. Also, a heated debate emerges in Britain over freedom of speech and Margaret Warner talks with Afghan expert Rory Stewart. Finally, the analysis of Shields and Brooks and we hear from pilot who became a hero on the flight that changed his life.

3. The NewsHour for October 22, 2009

October 22, 2009

Federal agencies move to curb executive pay at firms that received bailout money. Also, a debate on health reform and the effect it could have on the insurance industry, and Indonesia tries to bring balance to religion and politics. Finally, follow the stimulus money through rural America and hear the poems of Sherman Alexie.

2. The NewsHour for October 21, 2009

October 21, 2009

TARP watchdog Neil Barofsky discusses the state of the economy with Ray Suarez. Also, a conversation with former auto task force chairman Steven Rattner and a look at what a vaccine shortage could mean in the fight against swine flu. Finally, reports on the risks of cancer screening and the future of journalism.

1. The NewsHour for October 19, 2009

October 19, 2009

Investigators find that the election results in Afghanistan are full of fraud, setting up a potential runoff between President Karzai and his main challenger. Also, heavy fighting continues in tribal Pakistan and the State Department looks for new ways to find peace in Sudan. Finally, a report on the history of climate from Greenland and the White House confronts Fox News.

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