PBS NewsHour facts for kids
The PBS NewsHour is an American TV show. It shares the news every evening. You can watch it on over 300 PBS stations across the country.
The main show airs on weekdays and lasts one hour. It is hosted by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff. They were the only two women leading a national nightly news show at the time. WETA-TV in Washington, D.C. makes this show. It is their most important public media program.
On weekends, there is a shorter show called PBS NewsHour Weekend. It is 30 minutes long. Hari Sreenivasan hosts this show. It is made by WNET, a PBS station in New York. The PBS NewsHour was the first hour-long nightly news show in the U.S. It is known for looking deeply into important topics and current events.
About PBS NewsHour
The PBS NewsHour helps people understand the world. It gives detailed information about news stories. This show covers many different topics. It helps viewers learn about what is happening.
What Makes it Special?
The show focuses on explaining news clearly. It does not just report headlines. Instead, it explores why things are happening. It also looks at how events affect people. This helps young viewers understand complex issues.
- In-depth reporting: The show takes time to explain stories fully.
- Fairness: It tries to show all sides of a story.
- Trusted information: Many people trust the news they get from this show.
Who Works on the Show?
Many people work to create the PBS NewsHour. Anchors like Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff present the news. Producers, reporters, and camera crews also help. They all work together to bring important stories to you.
- Anchors: These are the main hosts who read the news.
- Reporters: They go out and gather information for stories.
- Producers: They plan and organize the show.
Images for kids
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The title screen for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
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Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff at a political event
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Judy Woodruff talks with US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
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See also
In Spanish: PBS NewsHour para niños
