PBS News Hour - Segments

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  At UN General Assembly, Iran's president responds to Trump's 'annihilation' 23.09.2026 4min

  The president of Iran told the United Nations General Assembly his country won't bend to U.S. intimidation. Masoud Pezeshkian spoke one day after President Trump threatened to escalate the war from the same stage. On the sidelines, U.S. and Iranian officials signaled no breakthroughs in mediated talks. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Xi arrives for state visit amid U.S.-China trade tensions and AI concerns 23.09.2026 4min

  Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington Wednesday evening for his first state visit in more than a decade. At the same time, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by CNN, MS NOW and Politico challenging President Trump banning the outlets from the White House. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: FBI investigating hacking group's claim it breached jobs website 23.09.2026 5min

  In our news wrap Wednesday, the FBI says it's investigating a claim by a criminal hacking group that it stole "very sensitive data" from the bureau's job website, Hurricane Polo off Mexico's western coast has strengthened into one of the most powerful storms in decades and a federal court temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent in Austin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  New poll reveals how Trump's low approval might affect midterms 23.09.2026 4min

  With voting for the midterm elections already underway, President Trump is asking voters to pretend he's on the ballot. A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds that people are, but that could be bad news for the president. We found Democratic congressional candidates hold a significant lead over Republicans. Lisa Desjardins has the insights from that poll. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Former Kansas GOP governor explains why he's backing Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate 23.09.2026 7min

  Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, a Republican, crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Graves said the country is facing "increasing partisan gridlock and division" and that it's "time Kansas does something different." He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss that decision and what it says about his view of the Republican Party today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine 23.09.2026 7min

  Moldova is an Eastern European nation of almost three million people nestled between NATO member Romania and Ukraine. It has become a stage for Russian interference and drone incursions. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan spoke with Nick Schifrin about Russia's attempts to sway the former Soviet Republic back into its orbit, and the government's current efforts to move closer to the West. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  What's making it harder for American family farms to survive 23.09.2026 10min

  For generations, the family farm has been central to the American story. But these days, farmers are struggling with sharply higher costs and crushing debt on top of the same economic pressures the rest of the country feels. Judy Woodruff reports on what it takes to keep a farm going and who will carry on the tradition. It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Trump defends Iran war and threatens annihilation at UN General Assembly 22.09.2026 8min

  President Trump took his "America First" foreign policy to the world stage, using his address to the UN General Assembly to defend the war with Iran and issue a stark warning to Iran's leadership. Trump said a deal could come after the midterm elections and that the alternative was to "annihilate the Islamic Republic." Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Grand jury declines to bring charges in death of Nolan Wells 22.09.2026 5min

  In our news wrap Tuesday, a grand jury declined to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a coroner found that actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl and Republican Sen. John Curtis is calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr. after news that a Russian businessman partially bankrolled his wedding party. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  What the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement means for Hollywood 22.09.2026 6min

  A day after Paramount Skydance and a group of state attorneys general announced a settlement clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, questions remain about whether the deal does enough to protect consumers and competition. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Oliver Darcy of Status. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Harris joins El-Sayed on campaign trail as Democrats focus on Michigan Senate race 22.09.2026 6min

  With 42 days until Election Day, the race to control Congress is now in high gear. In Michigan, one of Democrats' biggest names made their first major campaign stop of the cycle. Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a roundtable in Detroit focused on Black maternal health. Lisa Desjardins discussed the Michigan race with strategist Joel Payne. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Researchers explore new uses for abortion-related drugs 22.09.2026 9min

  For years, mifepristone and similar drugs have been used to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Now researchers are exploring whether these drugs could have other uses in women's health, including preventing some cancers. But the politics and restrictions surrounding these drugs could affect the research. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports for our series, Beyond Abortion. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  2 years after the storm, graphic novel shares stories of Hurricane Helene survivors 22.09.2026 8min

  Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeast, many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. A new project has chronicled their journey, using what might seem like an unlikely medium: a graphic novel. William Brangham discussed "Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene" with Andrew Aydin. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Ari Emanuel and Amna Nawaz discuss finding the next big thing on 'Settle In' 22.09.2026 6min

  Ari Emanuel is a Hollywood icon in his own right, working behind the scenes to strike deals for his legion of clients, including actors, musicians, writers and athletes. He joined Amna Nawaz on "Settle In" to discuss his new memoir, "Roll the Calls," and how he built his career spotting the next big thing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Ari Emanuel on dyslexia, rage and his rise to Hollywood powerhouse 22.09.2026 49min

  Ari Emanuel is the powerhouse Hollywood agent who inspired Ari Gold on HBO's "Entourage." In this episode of Settle In, he talks with Amna Nawaz about his new memoir, "Roll the Calls," his childhood struggles with dyslexia, his relentless drive, and his famous brothers, Rahm and Ezekiel Emanuel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Press pool declines to cover Trump in protest of his ban on news outlets 21.09.2026 5min

  CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration for stripping access to the White House, calling it a "direct assault on the First Amendment." Monday, CNN was removed from its duties for the rotating pool of TV journalists covering the White House. The TV pool announced there would be no replacement to cover Trump's trip to New York for the UN General Assembly. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Trump's attacks on free press echo rhetoric used by autocrats, Jodie Ginsberg says 21.09.2026 6min

  To discuss President Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, Amna Nawaz spoke with Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: FAA issues ground stops at major East Coast airports due to equipment failure 21.09.2026 6min

  In our news wrap Monday, the FAA issued ground stops at a handful of major airports on the East Coast due to an equipment failure, Paramount settled antitrust concerns with a dozen states over its buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery and a Venezuelan man who was shot by an ICE officer in Austin is being held at a detention center with a bullet still lodged in his back. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  How abortion politics is blocking progress in women's healthcare 21.09.2026 9min

  For more than 25 years, mifepristone has been approved for abortion in the U.S. But mifepristone and a similar drug have also been proven to treat conditions like uterine fibroids and endometriosis. As anti-abortion groups lobby to further restrict these drugs, Special correspondent Sarah Varney and producer Rachel Wellford take a look at these treatments. It's for our series, Beyond Abortion. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's media attacks 21.09.2026 8min

  NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump banning some news outlets from the White House, Republicans publicly breaking with Trump and where parties are spending money for the midterm elections. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy