Topic: Hari Sreenivasan

The PBS NewsHour is criticized for its reliance on New York Times reporting rather than conducting original journalism regarding COVID-19 case rises in the Midwest. Current statistics show an average of 47,759 cases per day in the U.S., with global deaths exceeding one million according to Johns Hopkins University. International updates include mask mandates in Tehran and record daily increases in Russia.

An analysis of PBS NewsHour reporting highlights the use of the word "claim" by anchor Hari Sreenivasan when describing President Trump's statements on the Mueller investigation. The choice of terminology is criticized as a subtle form of media bias intended to cast doubt on the president's assertions despite the report's findings.

A PBS NewsHour report by Hari Sreenivasan explored implicit bias and racism among millennials using associative tests and shooting simulations. The report claimed that despite millennials' self-perception as non-racist, many showed a statistical preference for white faces and were faster to "shoot" armed black figures in simulations. Critics argue the tests are flawed and that the 51% statistical norm cited does not represent a significant societal divide.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has significantly influenced the PBS NewsHour by funding specific medical and science segments. A new "jazzy" weekend edition of the show, hosted by Hari Sreenivasan, is set to premiere. The hosts argue that large donors are "sexing up" the news to make it more appealing to their interests, potentially signaling the end of the traditional NewsHour format.