August 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers President Trump’s secret use of a decoy plane in Turkey due to Iranian threats, the release of US Marine Robert Gilman from Russia, and rescue efforts after a deadly earthquake in Colombia. The broadcast features an exclusive interview with an Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisor discussing the ongoing conflict with the US. Additional segments analyze the National Guard’s impact on DC crime, rising US credit card delinquencies, and global updates on Syria, Yemen, and wildfires.
Topics discussed
Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey due to Iran threat
Release of US Marine Robert Gilman from Russia
Colombia earthquake: Search for survivors continues
Headlines: Assad sentenced, Yemen strikes, wildfires, Ebola
Interview with top advisor to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Analysis of National Guard deployment in Washington D.C.
Rising consumer debt and credit card delinquencies
Organist Anna Lapwood brings classical music to new audiences
The rise and privacy concerns of mobile driver's licenses
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