© 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

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 2960 | 53m 46s

On our program tonight, we examine the the dysfunctional rollout of the online insurance exchanges, and get insight from technology experts on the challenging of fixing the system. Also: the cost of college is still rising but more slowly, Detroit goes to court over its bankruptcy filing, young writers learn to love poetry in Motor City and a new book about President Obama and the bible.

Aired: 10/22/13 | 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
Trump's intimidation of Fed's leadership threatens economic stability, Yellen says
News Wrap: Minnesota sues feds to stop immigration enforcement surge
Powell pushes back as Trump’s DOJ launches unprecedented investigation into Fed
Iran protests escalate as regime crackdown leaves more than 500 dead
Trump administration's posts echo rhetoric linked to extremist groups
Ex-prosecutor on DOJ’s Powell probe and Trump’s targeting of opponents
January 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on pushback to Trump's threats to Federal Reserve
Literary Arts Fund created to rekindle a love for reading
How social media lures migrants into undertaking treacherous journeys