October 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
PBS News Hour covers a slower-than-expected U.S. jobs report, featuring Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack on inflation risks. The show examines record-breaking midterm spending and the verification of overseas ballots. Additional segments include the FlyDubai incident, G7 oil releases, and historic low water levels in the Colorado River.
Topics discussed
Introduction and tonight's headlines
Fed official discusses September jobs report and inflation
Impact of jobs data on interest rates and inflation mindset
Cornell University rape case and special prosecutor appointment
Air India crash survivor recounts opening cockpit door
US military deploys additional carrier to Middle East
Student protests and police clashes in France
Kennedy Center Honors venue change and legal battles
Diesel price hikes and Wall Street market rally
Record spending and dark money in 2026 midterm elections
Military stand-down for service members to vote
Verification of overseas and emailed ballots in midterms
Trump campaign stops and GOP vulnerabilities in midterms
AI regulation, safety concerns, and Trump's use of Grok
Hegseth's military rhetoric and civilian leadership concerns
Colorado River water crisis and infrastructure investments
Martina Navratilova on rivalry with Chris Evert and cancer
Navratilova's views on transgender athletes in women's sports
Previews for Washington Week and Horizons
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