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

PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour | Full Episode | Friday, August 22, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 2340 | 53m 30s

Tonight on the program, we look into Iraq and why Kurdish fighters lack the military might to fight against the Islamic State. Also: "Orange is the New Black" author Piper Kerman talks the American justice system and the Netflix adaptation, turning parents into teachers to battle "summer slide," the analysis of Ruth Marcus and Michael Gerson and a look behind the ALS ice bucket challenge.

Aired: 08/21/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
November 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
November 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E308 | 57:46
Watch • 5:45
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: Shutdown ties record for longest in history
News Wrap: At 35 days, government shutdown ties record for longest in history
Clip: S2025 E308 | 5:45
Watch • 8:18
PBS News Hour
'Injustice' explores Trump's effort to politicize DOJ
New book 'Injustice' explores Trump's decade-long effort to politicize DOJ
Clip: S2025 E308 | 8:18
Watch • 9:07
PBS News Hour
California redistricting becomes expensive and divisive
California redistricting battle becomes expensive and deeply divisive
Clip: S2025 E308 | 9:07
Watch • 6:53
PBS News Hour
Businesses challenge Trump's power to impose tariffs
Trump’s tariffs face Supreme Court test as businesses challenge his power to impose them
Clip: S2025 E308 | 6:53
Watch • 11:34
PBS News Hour
A look at Dick Cheney's influential and polarizing legacy
A look at Dick Cheney's influential and polarizing legacy
Clip: S2025 E308 | 11:34
Watch • 3:14
PBS News Hour
The elections that could signal future of U.S. politics
Voters cast ballots in elections that could signal future of U.S. politics
Clip: S2025 E308 | 3:14
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
November 3, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
November 3, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E307 | 57:46
Watch • 5:05
PBS News Hour
How SNAP reductions are impacting local food banks
How SNAP reductions are impacting local food banks
Clip: S2025 E307 | 5:05
Watch • 7:58
PBS News Hour
How Mamdani could change New York and the Democratic Party
How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party
Clip: S2025 E307 | 7:58