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PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 16, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 3510 | 53m 52s

Friday on the NewsHour, President Obama gives what is expected to be his final press conference. Also: President-elect Trump thanks his black voters, Aleppo evacuations halt amid violence, why black lung disease is becoming more common, the rise of Italy’s far-right party, the political analysis of Shields and Ponnuru, publishing poetry, how to listen better and TSA’s rock star Instagram.

Aired: 12/15/16 | Expires: 01/15/17
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