© 2025 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Friday, May 27, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 1470 | 53m 23s

Tonight on the program, the world's major industrial democracies, the Group of 8, agree on financial to help to promote Arab democracy. Also, we get the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks and examine a surprising new study on cholesterol. Finally, we weigh the value of higher education amid soaring costs and the Vatican opens a conference in Rome on combating HIV/AIDS.

Aired: 05/26/11 | Expires: 06/27/11
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
DOGE disassembled 'but the principles remain alive,' Trump administration says
Rising prices and government cutbacks leave food banks struggling nationwide
Recycled lead used in U.S. auto batteries linked to poisoning in African communities
How artificial intelligence is reshaping college for students and professors
China 'cannot peacefully coexist with democracies,' says Taiwan's deputy foreign minister
‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ follows Ukrainians forced into combat in Russia’s invasion
News Wrap: Trump says there's progress in U.S. effort to end Ukraine war
November 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
November 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP's struggle with rising health care costs