PBS News Hour - Segments

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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
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  War correspondent Scott Anderson on the shifting landscape in the Middle East 21.09.2026 6min

  Ten years ago, Scott Anderson's New York Times Magazine project, Fractured Lands, traced the lives of six people across the Middle East as war, dictatorship and the Arab Spring transformed the region. His latest book, "King of Kings," examines the fall of Iran's last Shah in 1978 and the Islamic Revolution that followed and still shapes Iran today. Anderson joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  American Israeli held hostage by Hamas performs songs of survival and hope 21.09.2026 6min

  Recently, the small Israeli town of Nir Oz, devastated by the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, held a unique concert. The singer was not a professional musician, but an American Israeli man who was kidnapped by Hamas and held in Gaza for nearly 500 days. Producer Karl Bostic and Nick Schifrin report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  These copper vests are helping injured penguins heal faster 21.09.2026 2min

  An innovative treatment is helping injured penguins get back on their feet in Chile. Stephanie Sy reports on these special suits. 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 in the Greenland agreement between U.S. and Denmark 18.09.2026 2min

  On Friday, President Trump declared a deal has been struck with Denmark over its oversight of Greenland. Trump has long coveted the mineral-rich island, which Denmark has controlled since the 1700s. 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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  Trump says he's banning 3 outlets from White House in his latest attack on press freedom 18.09.2026 2min

  President Donald Trump says he is banning three major news outlets, CNN, MS NOW and Politico, from the White House due to what he called "unfavorable coverage." Trump didn't provide details on how the ban would be implemented, but warned he might bar other media outlets as well. White House Correspondent Liz Landers reports on the administration's latest test of First Amendment protections. 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: Newsom signs order for AI safety in California 18.09.2026 5min

  In our news wrap Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that aims to speed up safety measures for AI, including a possible 'kill switch' for advanced models, President Trump announced that all 50 states will participate in a new Medicaid drug pricing program and Russians are voting in the country's first parliamentary elections since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  'Shadow surge' pushes immigration arrests to highs as Trump administration shifts tactics 18.09.2026 5min

  Less than a year ago, aggressive immigration raids were drawing headlines and sparking protests. But recently, the Trump administration has shifted its approach. Instead of relying as heavily on high-profile operations, federal immigration authorities are working with state and local police. Geoff Bennett discussed this "shadow surge" with Lauren Villagran of The Marshall Project. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy