Skip to Main Content
PBS News Hour

Remembering acclaimed poet John Ashbery

Considered one of the country’s most influential poets, John Ashbery died Sunday.

09/04/2017

PBS News Hour

Remembering acclaimed poet John Ashbery

Clip: 9/4/2017 | 5m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Considered one of the country’s most influential poets, John Ashbery died Sunday.

Considered one of the country’s most influential poets, John Ashbery died Sunday at the age of 90. He was a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Jeffrey Brown revisits his conversation with Ashbery from 2007, where he spoke about his poetry and his journey from being unknown to one of the great poets of our era.

09/04/2017

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

As storm victims leave shelters, the most vulnerable remain

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/4/2017 | 4m 40s | Days after Harvey hit, there is no end in sight for some storm victims seeking assistance. (4m 40s)

Has Trump been a friend to American workers?

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/4/2017 | 6m 16s | Reviewing Trump’s record on jobs, business regulations and protecting workers. (6m 16s)

How does North Korea’s latest test affect U.S. options?

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/4/2017 | 11m 6s | North Korea appears to have taken a quantum leap in its missile and nuclear programs. (11m 6s)

Knocked out by Harvey, Beaumont’s water starts to flow

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/4/2017 | 3m 34s | John Yang talks with Beaumont Police Department Chief James Singletary for an update. (3m 34s)

News Wrap: Harvey death toll rises to 60

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/4/2017 | 4m 4s | Texas officials have raised the death toll from Hurricane Harvey to 60 in flooded Houston. (4m 4s)

Walter Becker, Steely Dan rocker, dies at 67

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/4/2017 | 1m 56s | Steely Dan co-founder and guitarist Walter Becker died Sunday at 67. (1m 56s)

Will the end of DACA prod Congress into immigration action?

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/4/2017 | 7m 46s | If Trump ends DACA, will Congress finally act on immigration reform? (7m 46s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?