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Efforts to reshape the military include modernizing the technology soldiers will use on the battlefield and the further integration of artificial intelligence. Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley are working with the Pentagon and cashing in. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Weinberger, author of "Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In 2024, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was freed from detention in Russia, as part of a complex prisoner swap that included 16 people from seven countries. Gershkovich sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his arrest, his time in prison and his new book, "This Cursed Beautiful Land." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In the aftermath of the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox emerged as a prominent voice calling on Americans to step back from the political hatred and violence gripping the country. Now, the Republican governor is expanding on that message in a new book, "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." Cox joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own for now, federal prosecutors charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE officer with assaulting a federal officer and Dutch police arrested a suspected member of the ShinyHunters group that claims it hacked the FBI's jobs database. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and author has a new novel that explores big questions about states of being and the state of America. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Ayad Akhtar about "The Radiance" for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has reported on race, inequality and the deep divisions in American education. In a new essay, she turns the lens on a choice she made for her own family: sending her daughter to a high-poverty, low-performing school in Brooklyn. Geoff Bennett spoke with Hannah-Jones about the decision on our PBS News podcast, "Settle In." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Jessica Tarlov has made a career out of disagreeing, often while outnumbered. As the liberal voice on Fox News' "The Five," she spends her days debating people who see the world very differently than she does. In her new book, she argues that disagreement doesn't have to mean disdain. Geoff Bennett sat down with Tarlov to discuss "I Disagree." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Ahmad Joudeh is a ballet dancer of unusual grace and grit. He was born stateless in a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, Syria. He has traveled far on the power of his dreams and the elegance of his dance. He survived a traumatic childhood, much of Syria's civil war and constant threats of execution by ISIS. We met Joudeh in his new home in San Diego. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Researchers say they have the most conclusive proof of Thomas Jefferson's paternity of Sally Hemings' children. A strand of hair found in Jefferson's Bible launched an investigation involving DNA scientists, historians, genealogists and descendants of both Jefferson and Hemings. The story of that investigation and what it reveals is told in Richard Kurin's new book, "History by a Hair." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Wednesday, the FBI says it's investigating a claim by a criminal hacking group that it stole "very sensitive data" from the bureau's job website, Hurricane Polo off Mexico's western coast has strengthened into one of the most powerful storms in decades and a federal court temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent in Austin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Marlon James' new novel, "The Disappearers," was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. It tells the story of a group of gay men trying to make their way, and stay alive, in the homophobic culture of Jamaica in the 1980s and 90s. It's raw, violent and sexually explicit, while also leavened with wit and humor. Jeffrey Brown spoke with James for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Tuesday, a grand jury declined to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a coroner found that actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl and Republican Sen. John Curtis is calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr. after news that a Russian businessman partially bankrolled his wedding party. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A day after Paramount Skydance and a group of state attorneys general announced a settlement clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, questions remain about whether the deal does enough to protect consumers and competition. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Oliver Darcy of Status. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeast, many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. A new project has chronicled their journey, using what might seem like an unlikely medium: a graphic novel. William Brangham discussed "Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene" with Andrew Aydin. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Ari Emanuel is a Hollywood icon in his own right, working behind the scenes to strike deals for his legion of clients, including actors, musicians, writers and athletes. He joined Amna Nawaz on "Settle In" to discuss his new memoir, "Roll the Calls," and how he built his career spotting the next big thing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy