The Yonder Report - May 22, 2025

Despite lawmaker efforts, rural communities still short of crucial broadband, new Trump administration priorities force USDA grant recipients to reapply, and Appalachia's traditional broom-making craft gets an economic boost from an international nonprofit.

PNS Daily Newscast: May 22, 2025

Trump confronts South Africa's president in Oval Office, pushes false claims of white genocide; Ahead of George Floyd anniversary, feds try to scrap police oversight plans; Three Montana counties top U.S. list for moms' reliance on Medicaid; Duke Energy bill could harm 'anyone breathing air' in NC.

PNS Daily Newscast: May 21, 2025

Trump pushes House GOP to pass his budget bill; Medicaid critical for maternal and infant health in rural CO; Fear of detention prevents some WA migrants from getting food; Report says many AL adults want college degrees but face barriers; MT Native leaders say civic engagement brings legislative wins.

2025Talks - May 20, 2025

Congress debates Medicaid cuts, FBI pledges to investigate missing Indigenous people, Illinois pushes back on federal autism data plan, and deadly bombing in California is investigated as domestic terrorism.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - May 20, 2025

Rep. LaMonica McIver charged by DOJ over incident with ICE agents; WA to see more prescribed burns thanks to new liability fund; Medical copays lock out incarcerated people from health care in NC prisons; Slaughterhouse line speeds raise concerns in GA over worker safety.

PNS Daily Newscast: May 19, 2025

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer; Tornado strikes Kentucky, leaving at least 18 dead; Proposed proof-of-citizenship bill could impact all registered voters in Texas; Challenges arise in efforts to track, stop spread of avian flu.

2025Talks - May 16, 2025

Omaha elects its first Black mayor, U.S. Supreme Court considers whether lower courts can prevent Trump administration's removal of birthright citizenship, and half of states consider their own citizenship requirements for voter registration.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - May 16, 2025

Millions under threat of strong tornadoes and violent winds as storm danger increases Friday; Expanded Clean Slate laws in NC, US could improve public safety; TX farmers and ranchers benefit from federal conservation funds; Head Start supports WA parents, celebrates 60 years.

2025Talks - May 15, 2025

House Republicans get closer to enacting billions in Medicaid cuts. The Israeli government says it'll resume humanitarian aid in Gaza, and Montana's governor signs a law tightening the voter registration window.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - May 15, 2025

Supreme court to hear arguments in fight over birthright citizenship; Repeal of clean energy incentives would hurt AK economy, families, advocates say; Iowa dairy farm manure spill kills 100,000 fish; Final piece of AL's Sipsey Wilderness protected after 50-year effort.

PNS Daily Newscast: May 14, 2025

Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say; MT governor signs law tightening voter registration window; Tariffs hit OR plastic alternatives market; NY advocates says Black immigrants face extra levels of stress, discrimination.

2025Talks - May 13, 2025

Advocates say Republicans' scaled back Medicaid cuts still put too much in jeopardy. President Trump defends getting a luxury jet from Qatar, and frustration grows among museum executives who say White House is trying to erase history.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - May 13, 2025

House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run high; Rural Alabama faces a dual health, internet crisis; Report: WI youth mental health struggles at all-time high; Homeless advocates say Common Sense Institute report misses the mark.

PNS Daily Newscast: May 12, 2025

Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar; 283 workers nationwide, including 83 in CO, killed on the job; IL health officials work to combat vaccine hesitancy, stop measles spread; New research shows effects of nitrates on IA's most vulnerable.

2025Talks - May 9, 2025

A judge orders certification of the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court race, Wisconsin Democrats want congressional maps redrawn, and the interim U.S. Attorney for District of Columbia loses the job over his support for January 6th rioters.

The Yonder Report - May 8, 2025

Volunteers with AmeriCorps are reeling from near elimination of the 30-year-old program, Head Start has dodged demise but funding cuts are likely, moms are the most vulnerable when extreme weather hits, and in California, bullfrogs await their 15-minutes of fame.

PNS Daily Newscast: May 8, 2025

Black smoke signals no pope was elected on first day of Vatican conclave; Nine in 10 people surveyed back climate action; 'Three-Fifths' comments ignite Indiana controversy; In Minnesota, SNAP benefits reach farmers markets, other parts of the economy.

2025Talks - May 7, 2025

Taxing millionaires could fund safety net programs, climate rollbacks raise national security concerns, India makes cross-border strikes in Kashmir, the Supreme Court backs transgender military ban, and government actions conflict with Indigenous land protections.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - May 7, 2025

REAL ID is now required for air travel in America; CT House passes comprehensive climate bill; U.S. veterans who hold elective office want environmental investments restored; ME conservation groups seek more protections for temporary wetlands.

PNS Daily Newscast: May 6, 2025

Hegseth orders Pentagon to cut number of senior generals by 20%; House Committee takes up 'drill, baby, drill' budget today; WA voting rights advocates push for democracy vouchers statewide; NYS Jewish students speak to Congress; IN '50501' movement expands summer protests; Trump order targets marine monuments for commercial fishing.

2025Talks - May 5, 2025

Canada's PM doubles down on country's independence. Trump refuses to say who has due process rights. The DOJ sues several states over climate laws, and Head Start cuts jeopardize early childhood education in MI.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - May 5, 2025

President Trump proposes a tariff on foreign films, communities celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, and severe weather threatens parts of the U.S., while states tackle issues from retirement savings and air pollution to measles outbreaks and clean energy funding.

PNS Daily Newscast: May 2, 2025

Trump replaces Waltz as national security adviser, Rubio takes role for now; Poll: AZ Latino voters 'discouraged' after Trump's first 100 days; AR pre-K suffers from funding gap; Judge bars deportations of Venezuelans from South TX under Alien Enemies Act; Coalition wants to end 'forced labor' in MN prisons.

The Yonder Report - May 1, 2025

Rural students who face hurdles going to college are getting noticed, Native Alaskans may want to live off the land but obstacles like climate change loom large, and the Cherokee language is being preserved by kids in North Carolina.