August 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s efforts to stabilize bond markets as US debt surpasses $40 trillion, with expert David Lynch explaining rising yields. The broadcast reports on deadly Russian airstrikes in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis facing former US allies in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Additionally, the show features an interview with former CIA officer Julia Curley regarding her firing and concerns about intelligence community integrity.
Topics discussed
Bond market sell-off, rising yields, and national debt concerns
Power outages and storm recovery in northwest Indiana
Global headlines: Middle East, Germany storms, and US politics
Ukraine war update: Russian airstrikes and drone warfare analysis
Julia Curley on intelligence community purges and political pressure
Afghanistan five years after US withdrawal: Taliban rule and refugees
Analysis of polling errors in recent Democratic primaries
Local racetracks facing decline due to noise complaints and lawsuits
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