© 2026 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

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 1040 | 53m 55s

Tonight on the program, Congress approves the budget compromise, funding the federal government through the end of the fiscal year. Also, we look at the ongoing deficit debate with Paul Krugman and Douglas Holtz-Eakin and then we examine the fallout from a resignation at the FAA over an air-traffic controller falling asleep on the job. Finally, we look at China's looming health care problem.

Aired: 04/13/11 | Expires: 05/15/11
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
May 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's power in pushing out 'disloyal' Republicans
DOJ creates $1.8 billion fund that could compensate 'targeted' Trump allies
Teenage gunmen open fire on Islamic Center of San Diego, police say
Jury throws out Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
'There's an obsession there,' Comey says of Trump after 2nd indictment
Doctor who survived Ebola shares concerns about latest outbreak in Central Africa
News Wrap: Trump says he called off strike on Iran planned for Tuesday
Bengali Muslims in India face persecution and displacement amid citizenship disputes
May 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode