August 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers a progressive primary upset in Florida, Meta’s trial over child safety, and Trump’s FDA nominee. International stories include US-Canada trade talks, Gaza conflicts, and Ukraine’s political shifts. The broadcast also features a historical road trip examining parallels between the Gilded Age and today.
Topics discussed
NewsHour introduction and headline overview
Florida primary upsets and progressive victories
Black gubernatorial nominees and Senate races
South Carolina Senate primary debate highlights
Trade deals, Gaza investigations, and Ukraine updates
NASA moon crater, cancer treatment, and market news
Meta trial: addictive design and child safety claims
FDA nomination and food safety challenges
Trump's rhetoric on allies and South Korea relations
Gilded Age parallels and the Pullman strike history
Twins Days Festival and scientific research
Colorado River drought and upcoming special program
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