September 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
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. The show also examines the Senate hearing of former special counsel Jack Smith, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ plans for affordability, and Poland’s preparation for potential Russian attacks testing NATO. Additional stories include the reopening of a Cornell fraternity assault case, a Supreme Court ruling on migrant deportations, and an interview with author Ayad Akhtar discussing his new novel.
Topics discussed
Introduction and preview of top stories
Trump meets tech CEOs on AI; Gary Marcus on regulation
Jack Smith testimony on Trump prosecution and DOJ politics
Supreme Court on migrant deportations and Texas ICE shooting
FBI data breach and Lindsay Clancy murder case update
Hurricane Polo hits Mexico and Canada trade ban takes effect
Manchester City financial scandal and John Ritter death
Cornell University rape investigation reopened
Sponsor segment for Scrib knowledge platform
Rep. Jeffries on AI safety, tariffs, and congressional power
Discussion on affordability and accountability in government
Poland warns of Russian sabotage and NATO tensions
Interview with Ayad Akbar on his new novel 'The Radiance'
Nicole Hannah-Jones on sending daughter to a struggling school
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