PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News Hour - Full Show

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66 episodes

Episodes

October 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Oct 2, 2026
PBS News Hour covers a slower-than-expected U.
Inside the U.S.-China battle to lead the AI revolution
Oct 2, 2026 · 24m
This episode of PBS News Hour Compass Points examines President Trump’s call for AI self-regulation and the resulting debate over safety versus speed.
How a rare genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat or prevent dementia
Oct 2, 2026
Robert Kolker discusses his book *The Vanishing Family*, chronicling a Pennsylvania family affected by a rare genetic mutation causing frontotemporal dementia.
October 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Oct 1, 2026
This episode covers the botched execution of Krista Pike in Tennessee, sparking debate over lethal injection protocols and capital punishment.
September 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 30, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers the thwarted attempt to crash a Fly Dubai plane into Israel, the formal withdrawal of U.
September 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 29, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers President Trump’s meeting with tech CEOs on AI self-regulation, featuring a debate with expert Gary Marcus on the need for federal oversight.
September 28, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 28, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers the Trump administration's rollback of vehicle fuel efficiency standards, the impact of rising mortgage rates on…
September 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 25, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers the Supreme Court's ruling allowing states to use the SAVE database for voter verification, a decision that raises concerns about erroneous removals.
Russia tests NATO with increasingly aggressive tactics in Europe
Sep 25, 2026 · 24m
PBS News Hour’s Compass Points examines escalating Russian hybrid attacks in Europe, featuring an interview with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on NATO’s response and Ukraine peace prospects.
How much privacy is left in an age of surveillance?
Sep 25, 2026
This episode of Horizons explores the expanding digital surveillance state, featuring investigative reporter Byron Tao and privacy expert Callie Schroeder.
September 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 24, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers President Trump's summit with China's President Xi, focusing on a trade truce, a new AI dialogue, and tensions over Taiwan and Iran.
September 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 23, 2026
Iran’s president defies U.
September 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 23, 2026
President Trump defended the US war with Iran and threatened annihilation at the UN General Assembly, while a settlement cleared the Paramount-Warner Bros merger.
September 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 21, 2026
PBS News Hour covers CNN, MS Now, and Politico suing the Trump administration after being banned from the White House, alongside a report on how…
September 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 18, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers President Trump's ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, a new security deal with Denmark regarding…
Inside Iran: A reporter's account of living through war and economic strangulation
Sep 18, 2026 · 23m
PBS News Hour correspondent Reza Sayh reports from Tehran on the impact of US economic pressure and military conflict on Iran, noting that despite…
The science of grief and how it can impact physical health
Sep 18, 2026 · 24m
Host Ali Rogan explores the science of grief with experts Liz Gleason and Dr.
September 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 18, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode features an interview with Jacob Coxon, a former AI researcher warning that rapid AI development poses existential risks,…
September 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 16, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years to combat inflation, a move analyzed by economist Julia Coronado.
September 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 16, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers the Supreme Court’s block of new mail-in voting restrictions, featuring election officials and legal analysts.
September 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 14, 2026
PBS News Hour covers President Trump's rejection of AI regulation despite existential warnings from industry leaders, featuring an interview with journalist Steve Wilt.
September 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 11, 2026
PBS News Hour marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with ceremonies, declassified intelligence briefs, and an interview with Hillary Clinton on the aftermath.
The lasting health toll of 9/11 on rescue workers and survivors
Sep 11, 2026 · 24m
This PBS News Hour segment marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by examining the long-term health impacts on first responders and survivors exposed to toxic contaminants.
September 10, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 10, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers the final night of the Republican midterm convention, highlighting President Trump’s pledge of $5,000 dividends and…
September 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 9, 2026
This episode features a top AI researcher's resignation from Anthropic, sparking debate over existential risks and the need for government regulation.
September 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 8, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers the escalation of US-Canada trade tensions, featuring an interview with a border mayor on the economic impact of new tariffs.
September 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 8, 2026
This episode covers the investigation into an Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami that killed five people, and a landslide victory for Germany’s far-right AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt.
How the U.S. and Canada fell into a feud – and how it could end
Sep 4, 2026 · 23m
This episode of Compass Points examines the escalating trade and diplomatic tensions between the US and Canada, featuring guests Shuvaloy Majumdar, Christopher Sands, and Robert Zoellick.
September 4, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 4, 2026
PBS News Hour covers a resilient U.
Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn?
Sep 4, 2026 · 24m
PBS News Hour’s Horizons features Natasha Singer, author of "Coding Kids," who examines how Big Tech has reshaped public schools through initiatives like Chromebooks and coding programs.
September 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 3, 2026
This episode honors the late feminist icon Gloria Steinem, featuring director Julie Taymor on her legacy.
September 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 2, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers escalating US-Iran strikes, including a controversial hit on a wedding, and features economist Cliff Kupchan on the global economic fallout.
September 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 1, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode covers a whistleblower's warning that the USPS is rushing an untested mail ballot system, potentially jeopardizing midterm votes.
August 31, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 31, 2026
This episode covers the first U.
August 28, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 29, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers devastating flash floods in Nepal, new FDA-approved cancer treatments, and political pressures on National Parks amid funding diversions.
Why Trump wants a meeting with Kim Jong Un – and what North Korea wants in return
Aug 28, 2026 · 24m
This episode analyzes President Trump’s decision to cut US-South Korea military exercises to court North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has rebuffed the overture.
Why America faces a primary care shortage – and why it matters
Aug 28, 2026 · 24m
This episode examines the critical shortage of primary care physicians in the US, featuring Dr.
August 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 27, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers catastrophic glacier-collapse floods in Nepal, the closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial highlighting postpartum…
August 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 26, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers Meta’s $1.
August 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 25, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the U.
August 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 24, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers escalating U.
August 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 21, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers the Supreme Court’s temporary approval of the White House ballroom construction and the upcoming IndyCar race in Washington.
America's depleted arsenal and military readiness concerns
Aug 21, 2026 · 24m
This episode examines how recent conflicts have depleted U.
Can recycling solve the world's trash problem?
Aug 21, 2026
This episode examines the efficacy of recycling, featuring experts Judith Enk and Meredith Danberg-Ficcarelli who address public cynicism and systemic failures.
August 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 20, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s efforts to stabilize bond markets as US debt surpasses $40 trillion, with expert David Lynch explaining rising yields.
August 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 19, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers a progressive primary upset in Florida, Meta’s trial over child safety, and Trump’s FDA nominee.
August 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 18, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers ABC’s lawsuit against the FCC over alleged First Amendment violations, alongside primaries featuring election-denying candidates.
August 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 17, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers the expiration of the 60-day window for a deal to end the war with Iran, featuring analysis on the Strait of Hormuz and…
August 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 14, 2026
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder, while President Trump dismissed reports of severe conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
August 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Aug 13, 2026
The PBS NewsHour covers Israeli settlers besieging a Palestinian-American family in the West Bank, drawing U.
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