September 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years to combat inflation, a move analyzed by economist Julia Coronado. The show also features an interview with Cuba’s deputy foreign minister discussing rising US tensions and economic hardships, alongside PBS correspondent Reza Say’s report on daily life in war-torn Iran. Additional segments cover the competitive landscape for the November midterm elections, the fallout from Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour, and a tragic helicopter crash in Los Angeles.
Topics discussed
Intro: Fed rate hike and Cuba tensions
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in 3 years
Interview with economist Julia Coronado on Fed policy
Report from Tehran: Life and leadership in Iran
Kennedy Center closure and legal challenges
News briefs: Fatal crash and EU associate membership
Gaza rebuilding blocked and Yemen jet downing
Market reaction and obituaries of authors
Sponsors: Bill and Scribd
Interview with Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister
2026 Senate race: North Carolina and Delaware
Political analysis with Jessica Taylor of Cook Report
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour over Gaza comments
Climate change threats to ancient Greek monuments
Outro and closing remarks
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