September 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
This PBS News Hour episode covers the thwarted attempt to crash a Fly Dubai plane into Israel, the formal withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, and a reported Iranian plot against a British air base. The show also features an interview with journalist Evan Gershkovich, who reflects on his imprisonment in Russia and recovery, alongside analysis from former ambassadors on the implications of the Iraq withdrawal. Additional segments address Pentagon leadership cuts, Senate votes on stock trading, and a look at the evolving definition of the American Dream.
Topics discussed
Intro: Airplane incident and US troop withdrawal from Iraq
Details on the Flydubai cockpit attack and safe landing
Investigations and UK arrests linked to Iran
Pentagon cuts, stock trading ban, and AI investigation
Hurricane Polo aftermath and new Pacific storm
Ukraine war updates and NATO security stance
US forces formally withdraw from Iraq
Analysis: Implications of US withdrawal from Iraq
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Interview: Evan Gershkovich on his time in Russian prison
Feature: Does the American Dream still exist?
Interview: Spencer Cox on political polarization and peacemaking
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