PBS News Hour

Season 44 Episode 162: August 14, 2019

Wednesday on the NewsHour, political unrest simmers in Hong Kong, prompting questions about whether China will unleash a crackdown. Plus: Volatility in the stock market, the danger of coal ash spilling into drinking water, rising temperatures in certain parts of the U.S., Ronald Reagan's complicated race legacy and a festival of folk art that showcases culture and promotes economic opportunity.

Genre:

News

Seasons:

16

Episodes:

3287

Cast:

Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Liz Landers

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

1975

Rating:

5.7