In ‘Honky,’ a play that plays with the language of racism

Season 2015

In ‘Honky,’ a play that plays with the language of racism

With “Honky,” PBS and Onstage in America present a stage comedy about racism that throws political correctness out the window. Hari Sreenivasan sits down with the play’s author, Greg Kalleres, to discuss how he explores race relations and coded language with humor.

AIR DATE 11/6/15

Students face high stakes in post-communist Romania

Students face high stakes in post-communist Romania

Why it took 36 years to compensate Iran hostage victims

Why it took 36 years to compensate Iran hostage victims

Do weaker U.S. jobs numbers suggest a downshifting economy?

Do weaker U.S. jobs numbers suggest a downshifting economy?

Rural Indiana struggles with drug-fueled HIV epidemic

Rural Indiana struggles with drug-fueled HIV epidemic

Teens take HIV epidemic into their own hands

Teens take HIV epidemic into their own hands

Mexico’s President Nieto faces ‘perfect storm’ of problems

Mexico’s President Nieto faces ‘perfect storm’ of problems

Is the new GED test an educational improvement or setback?

Is the new GED test an educational improvement or setback?

How should U.S. regulate powerful painkillers?

How should U.S. regulate powerful painkillers?

Archaeologists in Peru add drones to their list of tools

Archaeologists in Peru add drones to their list of tools

Biden emcees swearing-in ceremonies with hugs and selfies

Biden emcees swearing-in ceremonies with hugs and selfies

What’s next in the global response to Ebola?

What’s next in the global response to Ebola?

Some French citizens on edge after Paris terrorist attacks

Some French citizens on edge after Paris terrorist attacks

What dangers could terror threats abroad pose to the US?

What dangers could terror threats abroad pose to the US?

Only a little bit hotter, but 2014 record continues trend

Only a little bit hotter, but 2014 record continues trend

How an EPA plan to cut emissions is playing out in Wyoming

How an EPA plan to cut emissions is playing out in Wyoming

Videos

About PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Visit NewsHour Website

Broadcast Dates

#14734 - PBS News Hour | New
Thursday, May 22 at 6pm TPT 2
#14734 - PBS News Hour |
Friday, May 23 at 12am TPT 2
#14735 - PBS News Hour | New
Friday, May 23 at 6pm TPT 2
#14735 - PBS News Hour |
Saturday, May 24 at 12am TPT 2
#14736 - PBS News Hour | New
Monday, May 26 at 6pm TPT 2

Top