Skip to main content
Donate

Up Next

Congress, Obama agree on rules for household chemicals

Congress, Obama agree on rules for household chemicals

Video
6:26
News Wrap: House Democrats hold sit-in on gun control vote

News Wrap: House Democrats hold sit-in on gun control vote

Video
8:43
Rep offers very personal rebuke of Stanford rape sentence

Rep offers very personal rebuke of Stanford rape sentence

Video
2:34
In Southern schools, segregation & inequality aren’t history

In Southern schools, segregation & inequality aren’t history

Video
6:46
Teen scientist’s device may grant speech to the voiceless

Teen scientist’s device may grant speech to the voiceless

Video
4:20
IMF delivers sobering report on U.S. economy

IMF delivers sobering report on U.S. economy

Video
7:35
Could the United States finally adopt the metric system?

Could the United States finally adopt the metric system?

Video
3:22
Will the UK embark upon a ‘painful divorce’ from the EU?

Will the UK embark upon a ‘painful divorce’ from the EU?

Video
9:01
Playwright examines America's racial fabric via O.J. trial

Playwright examines America's racial fabric via O.J. trial

Video
4:00
Why a housing shortage means reduced wages for workers

Why a housing shortage means reduced wages for workers

Video
8:36
Experts weigh in on validity of Obama’s immigration action

Experts weigh in on validity of Obama’s immigration action

Video
7:58
An inside look at Congressional Democrats’ gun vote sit-in

An inside look at Congressional Democrats’ gun vote sit-in

Video
9:00
Back to Show
PBS News Hour

Why Cole Porter’s melodies and lyrics produce musical magic

The sophisticated rhymes and erudite imagery of Cole Porter’s lyrics made him one of the nation’s preeminent songsmiths. But an overlooked element of Porter’s legacy is the music underlying those lyrics, which Rob Kapilow argues is essential to understanding the work’s genius. In honor of the composer’s 125th birthday this month, Kapilow joins Jeffrey Brown to offer his take on Cole Porter.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
May 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 142
May 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 141
May 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 140
May 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 139
May 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
Season 2025 Episode 138
May 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 17, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
Season 2025 Episode 137
May 17, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 17, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 136
May 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 135
May 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 134
May 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 133
May 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
Season 2025 Episode 132
May 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:44
Season 2025 Episode 131
May 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Show more
Active loading indicator