Vice News Tonight Season 3 Episode 146 August 16, 2018
- August 16, 2018
On August 16, 2018, Vice News Tonight season 3 episode 146 aired with a focus on a variety of current news topics from around the world.
One segment explored the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Vice News Tonight correspondent Hind Hassan reported on recent events, including a terrorist attack carried out by a Palestinian man that killed an Israeli father and son. Hassan spoke with family members of both the victims and the attacker, as well as Israeli officials and Palestinians involved in protests against the Israeli occupation.
Another segment delved into the aftermath of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Vice News Tonight correspondent Elle Reeve interviewed Jason Kessler, the organizer of the rally, who claimed that he was not a white supremacist despite evidence to the contrary. Reeve also spoke with people who had been injured during the violence that erupted between white nationalists and counter-protesters, as well as members of the African-American community in Charlottesville who felt that the city had not done enough to address systemic racism and inequality.
The show also covered the ongoing crisis in Syria, with a report from Vice News Tonight correspondent Isobel Yeung. Yeung spoke with representatives from the White Helmets, a volunteer organization that rescues people from the rubble of bombed buildings, and documented their efforts to save lives in the midst of the conflict. She also explored the impact of chemical weapons attacks on civilians, including children.
In addition to these main stories, Vice News Tonight season 3 episode 146 included several shorter segments on a variety of other news topics. These included the results of primary elections in several U.S. states, the ongoing controversy over Confederate symbols in Southern cities, and a profile of a rancher in Montana who was facing legal challenges over his use of public lands.
Throughout the episode, Vice News Tonight reporters provided in-depth coverage of each story, offering unique perspectives and insights on some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. With a mix of hard-hitting journalism and human interest stories, this episode of Vice News Tonight offered viewers a comprehensive look at the state of the world in August 2018.