interview that year with the best-selling -- about the best-selling memoir "hillbilly elegy," judy woodrufflary clinton's description of trump supporters as “a basket of deplorables.” judy: is there something to what she said, or is she completely off-base? >> i think it is probably both. there is an element of donald trump's support that has its basis in racism or xenophobia. >> i get -- i can't get past how much i hated trump. >> i was saying i could see the whole spectrum of how i felt about it. john: how ccerned are you about the skepticism we heard today? >> at the end of the day, we are going to win the race. >> you can only sell yourself to a certain degree and then for me, i'm going to go with my gut. john: but for joab scott, an autoworker from southern ohio, vance's change of heart mirrors his own. >> i think there were 15 people on the stage at one time and he was my 15th choice. i am just as guilty as j.d. vance of not, you know, trump or not supporting trump in the very beginning. >> ohio has always been typically a battleground state. john: scott and his brother-in-law, kevin

in an interview that year with judy woodruff about his best-selling memoir, judy woodruff asked vance description of trump supporters as “a basket of deplorables.” judy: is there something to what she said, or is she completely off-base? >> i think it is probably both. there is an element of donald trump's support that has its basis in racism or xenophobia. john: he was asked about his previous comments. >> i can't get past how much you hated trump. >> i liked a lot of what he talked about and stood for. i think you can see the full spectrum of how i felt about it. >> how concerned are you about skepticism today? >> some people are skeptical and some are not and we will win the race. john: afterward, she was unconvinced. >> you can only sell yourself a certain degree and i will go with my gut. john: but for this autoworker, the change of heart mirrors his own. >> there were 15 people on the stage at one time and he was my 15th choice. i am as guilty as jd vance of not supporting trump in the beginning. john: scott and his mother -- brother-in-law are both backing vance. >> i like what

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, a mmunity in mourning. grievewith families of those killed in the mass shooting in buffalo, calling out the attack as terrorism inspired by the poison of white surpremacy. then, a critical moment. ukrainian fighters leave a steel plant that was theast holdout in mariupol, ceding control of that strategic port city to the russians. and, the space between us. russia's invasion of ukraine threatens its decades-long partnership with nasa, and the future of the international space station. >> our teams are still talking together. we're still doing training together. we're still working together. it would be a sad day for international operations if we

i'm judy woodruff.our" tonight, the aftermath -- grieving families search for answers about whether law enforcement responded quickly enough to the elementary school shooting in uvalde, texas. then, covid in north korea -- the isolated nation scrambles to contain a coronavirus outbreak while still trying to flex its power with new missile tests. and, building with a vision -- the first black winner of the pritzker prize for architecture discusses his community-focused designs. >> there are more elements that can contribute to architecture than in the past. the social component is being as something that is important. climate issues is

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, political divides -- u.s.s go on record with their stance on abortion as part of a key vote ahead of the supreme court ruling that could overturn roe v. wade. then, the global fallout -- the war in ukraine causes food prices to rise around the world and pushes scandinavian countries to seek nato protections. and, the vaccination gap -- as the u.s. approaches one million lives lost to covid-19, political affiliation becomes the leading indicator of who is and is not protected from the virus. >> we find that people who identify as democrats are vastly

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. ♪ judy: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" tonight, the desperation of war.pact of fighting in ukraine worsens as russian forces resume their attack on a major steel plant in mariupol and civilians step up their frantic attempts to evacuate. >> the truth is that 130,000 citizens that are still in mariupol, all of them are hostages. judy: then -- the trump effect -- the former president pushes republican candidates in ohio's senate race further to the right. the latest example of polarized politics in the u.s. and the state of the unions -- how a labor vote at an amazon warehouse in new york city has become a catalyst for organizing efforts nationwide.

i'm judy woodruff. the newshour tonight, the pandemic's toll. the world health organization reports about 15 million deaths associated with covid-19 including nearly one million in the united states. then, the ongoing war. russia continues its attacks in eastern ukraine as the costs of the conflict rise with no apparent end in sight. >> i don't know what there is to say. one moment it sounded far away. then the roof started crumbling down. judy: and, the kids are not all right. a new report shows the pandemic and pedal -- and political targeting exacerbated the already difficult mental health struggles felt by lgbtq youth. all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by. >> fidelity dedicated advisors are here to help you create a wealth plan. plan with tax sensitive investing strategies. planning focused on tomorrow while you focus on today. that is the planning effect from fidelity. the landscape has changed and not for the last time. the rules of business are being reinvented with a mo

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, massacre in buffalo.esidents grapple with grief and trauma after the mass shooting that police say was motivated by racism. >> our community is devastated. as much as we try not to struggle with the sphere of fear, people are scared. judy: then, expanding nato. the ambassadors of finland and sweden discuss the future of security in europe and russia's morning following their request to join the alliance. covid year three. as the number of deaths from the virus hit one million in the u.s., a highly transmissible subvariant friends to prolong the pandemic even further. all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> it is the little things. the reminders of what is important. it is why fidelity dedicated advisors are here to help you eate wealth plan. a plan with tax sensitive investing strategies. planning focused on tomorrow while you focus on today. that is the planning effect from fidelity. >> the william and floraewlett foundation. for mor

i'm judy woodruff.n the "newshour" tonight -- under attack -- apparent russian shelling of schools in northern ukraine highlights the heavy toll the war is taking on children, and on families who are being torn apart. >> that we are not together, that our family isn't together. this is very difficult. we're used to being together all the time. and the war has separated us. judy: then -- a critical shortage -- parents nationwide struggle with a lack of baby formula caused by a recall and the ongoing pandemic. and it's friday -- jonathan capehart and gary abernathy weigh in on the president's push for more covid funding and on the january sixth committee's decision to subpoena republican lawmakers. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for "the pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> the landscape has changed, and not for the last time. the rules of business are being reinvented with a more flexible workforce, by embracing innovation, by looking not only at current opportuniti

i'm judy woodruff.ewshour" tonight -- under attack -- apparent russian shelling of schools in northern ukraine highlights the heavy toll the war is taking on children, and on families who are being torn apart. >> that we are not together, that our family isn't together. this is very difficult. we're used to being together all the time. and the war has separated us. judy: then -- a critical shortage -- parents nationwide struggle with a lack of baby formula caused by a recall and the ongoing pandemic. and it's friday -- jonathan capehart and gary abernathy weigh in on the president's push for more covid funding and on the january sixth committee's decision to subpoena republican lawmakers.

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight... slow response -- a top official admits law enforcement should have acted more quickly during the school shooting in uvalde, texas, questioning why children were barricaded and a classroom with the shooter for nearly an hour. then... the pandemic fallout -- a look at how covid and anti-asian sentiment have hurt businesses in chinatown neighborhoods in new york and across the country. >> sometimes i see people coming into our restaurant yelling slurs and giving us trouble, and i see my dad trying to be strong, and i worry about him. judy: and it is friday... david brooks and jonathan capehart discuss the tragedy in uvalde and what georgia's primary election results say about former president trump's influence within the gop. all that and more on the "newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> pediatric surgeon. volunteer. topiary artist. a raymond james financial advisor tailors advice to help you live your life. life, well planned. ♪ >>he john s. an

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, a mmunity in mourning.he president grievewith families of those killed in the mass shooting in buffalo, calling out the attack as terrorism inspired by the poison of white surpremacy. then, a critical moment. ukrainian fighters leave a steel plant that was theast holdout in mariupol, ceding control of that strategic port city to the russians. and, the space between us. russia's invasion of ukraine threatens its decades-long partnership with nasa, and the future of the international space station. >> our teams are still talking together. we're still doing training together. we're still working together. it would be a sad day for international operations if we can't continue to peacefully operate in space. tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> for 25 years, consumer cellular has offered no contract wireless plans to help people do more of what they like. our customer service team can help find a plan that fits you. is it consumer cellular.tv. >> the john

i'm judy woodruff. the newshour tonight, the pandemic's toll. health organization reports about 15 million deaths associated with covid-19 including nearly one million in the united states. then, the ongoing war. russia continues its attacks in eastern ukraine as the costs of the conflict rise with no apparent end in sight. >> i don't know what there is to say. one moment it sounded far away. then the roof started crumbling down. judy: and, the kids are not all right. a new report shows the pandemic and pedal -- and political targeting exacerbated the already difficult ment health struggles felt

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, economic concerns. scramble as a financial markets hover in and out of their market territory and questions arise about a recession. and the president abroad. mr. biden focuses on technology gaps and security during his first presidential trip to asia. and on edge. new york city struggles with a sharp rise in violent crime complicating its recovery from covid-19. >> the pandemic unearthed some of our deepest concerns. judy: and it is friday. david brooks and jonathan weigh

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, reversing course.d opinion shows the majority of the supreme court would overturn roe versus wade, a move that would trigger widespread restrictions on american women's reproductive rights. then, the potential impact. lawmakers in blue and red states respond to the supreme court's expected ruling on abortion and discuss what it means for their residents. and the invasion grinds on. fighting persists in eastern ukraine and on a visit to an alabama weapons factory, president biden reaffirms his commitment to ukrainian victory. this, as civilians continue to bear the heavy burdens of war. >>

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, massacre in buffalo.le with grief and trauma after the mass shooting that police say was motivated by racism. >> our community is devastated. as much as we try not to struggle with the sphere of fear, people are scared. judy: then, expanding nato. the ambassadors of finland and sweden discuss the future of security in europe and russia's morning following their request to join the alliance. covid year three. as the number of deaths from the virus hit one million in the u.s., a highly transmissible subvariant friends to prolong the pandemic even further. all that and more on t

judy woodruff looked at those questions and more today in a visit to the university of virginia in charlottesvillethanks, amna. i came here to uva to take part in a program honoring the "newshour"'s co-founder and former anchor, the late jim lehrer. and, while here, i had the chance to speak with a professor who's long been interested in america's polarization, which has only grown sharper in the past few years, including just last week with the supreme court and the abortion rights draft. he is political scientist sid milkis, whose latest book is "what happened to the vital center?" sid milkis, thank you very much for talking with us. you have studied, you have written so much about democracy, about -- you have looked really hard at what has held us together and what has driven us apart. where are we right now? prof. milkis: we are fighting over the meaning of our rights, the meaning of the constitution. i think what strikes me as different about the contemporary period of polarization is that -- is, our democracy is so unfiltered now, if you will, that many of the institutions that in the past h

judy woodruff is away.ements are made for the children killed at the uvalde school shooting come up president biden promises to push for new gun laws but warns his options are limited. then, russian troops advance on a key city in the donbass region. a look at that offensive and the role that open source technology has played in the role -- in the war. >> what we are seeing right now as the events unfold in ukraine is a bunch of new actors making your data available to decision-makers to understand situational awareness. willam: and the released of hacked chinese government files gives new insight into the mass detention of ethnic uighurs. al t

judy woodruff is away. on the newshour tonight.flation -- the federal reserve raises interest rates in an effort to curb rising costs across the economy. then the invasion intensifies -- russian forces bombard eastern ukraine, killing more civilians while the european union proposes a ban on russian oil. and rethinking college -- we visit one of the hundreds of cities nationwide fighting growing education inequality by offering free or reduced college tuition. >> the problem is the jobs that are being created and the jobs that pay at living wage are increasingly and now primarily requiring some sort of post-secondary education. geoff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour.

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, reversing course. a leaked opinion shows the majority of the supreme court would overturn roe versus wade, a move that would trigger widespread restrictions on american women's reproductive rights. then, the potential impact. lawmakers in blue and red states respond to the supreme court's expected ruling on abortion and discuss what it means for their residents. and the invasion grinds on. fighting persists in eastern ukraine and on a visit to an alabama weapons factory, president biden reaffirms his commitment to ukrainian victory. this, as civilians continue to bear the heavy burdens of war. >> it scary, and i don't understand why. what did we do? we had a normal life before the war. now, nobody knows what's going to happen tomorrow. or even tonight. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> the landscape has changed, and not for the last time. the rules of business a being reinvented, for the more flexle workforce, by embrac

i am judy woodruff. biden abroad. the president says the u.s.ilitary would defend taiwan if china tax. -- attacks. overshadowing a new trade pact meant to counter china's influence. vote 2022. georgia republicans had to the polls in a heated primary animated by former president trump's lies about the 2020 election. >> there is a fight for the future of the republican party in georgia. donald trump still a very popular figure within georgia republicans but what that means is going to be on the ballot. judy: another disease. multiple countries record cases of the highly contagious monkeypox virus as nations struggled to contain covid-19. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> it is the little things. the reminders of what is important. it is why fidelity dedicated advisors are here to help you create a wealth plan. a plan with tax sensitive investing strategies, planning focus on tomorrow while you focus on today. that's the planning effect from fidelity. ♪ >> the william and f

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, words of war. at an event commemorating the end of world war ii, vladimir putin paints russia's brutal invasion of ukraine as a response to western policies. then, an uncertain future. a lawyer who argued a landmark abortion rights case before the u.s. supreme court weighs in on the possibility of roe v. wade being overturned. and, rising hunger. the ordinary citizens of afghanistan struggle to meet their basic needs as the taliban further restricts the rights of women, drawing international condemnation. >> with the internationa community putting sanctions on afghanistan, the taliban aren't suffering from this. it's the common afghans. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> it's the little things. the reminders of what's important. it's why fidelity dedicated advisors are hereo help you create a wealth plan. a plan with tax sensitive investing strategies. planning focused on tomorrow while you focus on today. that's t

judy woodruff is away.ewshour" tonight, a tragedy in texas -- more than a dozen children have been killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school in uvalde, the latest horric act of gun violence here in the u.s. then, vote 2022 -- georgians cast their ballots in critical primary eletermine the state's future, and theecti extent of former president trump's influence. and opportunity on the menu. a new orleans non-profit works to counter the racial imbalance in the restaurant industry. >> it's not that there's a shortage of talent. it's not that there is a lack of diversity here. it's -- i believe it's a lack of access. william: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour."

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, abortion battle -- the leaked supreme court opinion that would overturn roe v. wade energizes activists on both sides of the issue as new polling shows the majority of americans disagree with where the court appears to be headed. then, a critical shortage -- president biden invokes the dense production act to counter a nationwide dearth of baby formula. will this and other steps be enough to provide parents some relief? and, the cost of war -- how russia's invasion of ukraine could lead to a global food crisis as millions of tons of grain are stuck behind blockades. >> the countries that are net food importing couries that consume high amounts of wheat and that rely on the black sea for imports of wheat are particularly affected. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by. >> fidelity dedicated advisors are here to help you create a wealth plan. a plan with tax sensitive investing strateg

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, words of war.nt commemorating the end of world war ii, vladimir putin paints russia's brutal invasion of ukraine as a response to western policies. then, an uncertain future. a lawyer who argued a landmark abortion rights case before the u.s. supreme court weighs in on the possibility of roe v. wade being overturned. and, rising hunger. the ordinary citizens of afghanistan struggle to meet their basic needs as the taliban further restricts the rights of women, drawing international condemnation. >> with the internationa community putting sanctions on afghanistan, the taliban aren't suffering from this. it's the common afghans. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour."

i'm judy woodruff in tonight for yamiche alcindor.he nation has suffered a loss of unthinkable proportions, more than one million americans dead from covid-19. so many around the country are mourning the loss of friends and loved ones. that toll represents one death for every 327 americans, that is a number equal to the population of san jose, california, the country's 10th largest city. on thursday, president biden marked the tragic milestone. he asked world leaders to renew their commitment to fighting the virus. pres. biden: there is still so much left to do. this pandemic is not over, with thousands still dying every day, now is the time for us to act, all of us together. judy: he also called on congress to provide more covid-19 funding, but the path ahead for that aid is uncertain. joining me tonight to discuss this and more, manu raju, chief congressional correspondent for cnn. seung min kim, the white house reporter for the washington post. and susan page, washington bureau chief for usa today. it's so good to see both of you a

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, an atck on children -- uvalde, texas mourns the students and teachers killed in a horrific shooting at an elementary school as new details emerge. then, the results are in -- voters in georgia make their voices heard in critical primary elections as former president trump's endorsement yields mixed results. and, two years later -- a new biography of george floyd contextualizes his life against the united states' legacy of systemic racism. >> he was surrounded by the crime and the drugs and the issues that come along with deep poverty. and it made it very difficult for him to envision how to escape. but that was always his goal. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by. >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf. the engine that connects us. >> cfo. caregiver. eclipse chaser. a raymondjames financial advisor tailors advice to help you live your life. life well-planned. >> supporting socia

i'm judy woodruff."newshour" tonight, abortion battle -- the leaked supreme court opinion that would overturn roe v. wade energizes activists on both sides of the issue as new polling shows the majority of americans disagree with where the court appears to be headed. then, a critical shortage -- president biden invokes the dense production act to counter a nationwide dearth of baby formula. will this and other steps be enough to provide parents some relief? and, the cost of war -- how russia's invasion of ukraine could lead to a global food crisis as millions of tons of grain are stuck behind blockades. >> the countries that are net food importing couries that

i'm judy woodruff. russia is pushed back in northeast ukraine leaving ordinary citizens to pick up the pieces. then, a lawyer who argued against abortion rights discusses the expected ruling to overturn roe v. wade. and rethinking college. colorado institution reconfigures campus life to reckon with the troubled legacy of boarding schools that aimed to erase indigenous students way of life. >> i feel more at knowledge tear whereas before, there were like it's just indian kids, they are doing nothing. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding has been provided by -- >> the landscape is changed and not for the last time. the rules of business are being reinvented with a more flexible workforce by embracing innovation, looking at current opportunities and ahead to future once. resilience is the ability to pivot again and againor what is next. >> for 25 years, consumer cellular has offered plans to help people do more of what they like. our customer service team can help find the

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, political divides -- u.s. senators go on record with their stance on abortion as part of a key vote ahead of the supreme court ruling that could overturn roe v. wade. then, the global fallout -- the war in ukraine causes food prices to rise around the world and pushes scandinavian countries to seek nato protections. and, the vaccination gap -- as the u.s. approaches one million lives lost to covid-19, political affiliation becomes the leading indicator of who is and is not protected from the virus. >> we find that people who identify as democrats are vastly more likely to be vaccinated compared to people who identify as republican. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by. >> moving our economfor 160 years. bnsf. the engine that connects us. >> cfo. caregiver. eclipse chaser. a raymondjames financial advisor tailors advice to help you live your life. life well-planned. >> the rules of business are being reinvented, with a more flexible wo

i'm judy woodruff. the abortiobattle. the league supreme court opinion that would overthrow roe v.gizes activist on both sides of the issue afternoon polling shows most americans disagree on where the court appears to be heading. and a critical shortage. president biden invokes the defense production act to counter a nationwide dearth of baby formula. will this be enough to provide parents some relief? in the cost of war. how their russian invasion of ukraine could lead to a global food crisis as millions of tons of grain are stuck behind blockades. >> the countri t