PBS News Hour - Full Show

Episodes

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  November 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 13.11.2026 53m

  Friday on the News Hour, the FAA issues a rare nationwide ground stop for all flights. The Treasury secretary points fingers at the head of the Commerce Department as lawmakers call for more restrictions on chip exports to China. Chuck Schumer faces a challenge to his Senate leadership. Plus, how the ever-increasing cost of housing is squeezing Americans out of the market. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  As Trump shifts Iran strategy, Gulf allies pursue diplomacy with Tehran 13.11.2026 24m

  As President Trump says he's focused on economic pressure on Iran, Gulf allies are united against the war and hedging their bets by talking with Iran about regional security. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the Middle East's pivot point with Hussein Ibish, Danielle Pletka, Dana Stroul and Alex Vatanka. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Once a global leader in containing measles, U.S. now struggles with surge 13.11.2026

  When it comes to measles, the U.S. is going backwards. Our country, once a global leader in our ability to contain this virus, is now seeing measles surge back. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how we got here, and where we go now with Dr. William Schaffner and Jessica Malaty Rivera. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 12.11.2026 53m

  Thursday on the News Hour, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid scrutiny over his extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy. We sit down with Michigan's Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed to discuss how he hopes to shake up Washington. Plus, how widespread cuts to USAID have become a matter of life and death in Somalia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 11.11.2026 53m

  Wednesday on the News Hour, an indictment reveals new details about Iran-backed operatives allegedly plotting attacks across the U.S. and Europe. The White House counsel is threatening Democratic lawmakers over their efforts to investigate Trump administration officials. Plus, Judy Woodruff delves into the transformation of the U.S. military over the last 250 years and the impact that it has had. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 10, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 10.11.2026 53m

  Tuesday on the News Hour, Pete Hegseth pushes back against mounting criticism as he faces the threat of impeachment. The man poised to become the next Speaker of the House discusses Democrats' election wins and what they plan to do with their new majority. Plus, new inflation data shows Americans are still feeling the pinch of rising costs, despite a drop in gas prices. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 09.11.2026 53m

  Monday on the News Hour, Nvidia's CEO admits to an affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy. A look at the risks to national security and the economy. Congress returns after a midterm election that exposed deep voter frustration with Trump's war in Iran. Plus, young adults in Gaza pursue a college degree despite years of violence and displacement. Correction: A graphic and the transcript in this piece misspelled the name of student Ahmed Sabha. The transcript has been updated. We regret the error. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Hegseth faces impeachment push as Congress returns to Washington 09.11.2026 8m

  There were some new faces on Capitol Hill on Monday as incoming lawmakers arrived for their orientation. But for the current House and Senate, it was back to business. They began one final stretch before the GOP loses its control of Congress in January. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  How the world is reacting to America's midterm results 06.11.2026 23m

  After nearly two turbulent years, Americans send a clear message – it's time for a check on President Trump's power. But will that actually happen? And what does a Democratic-controlled Congress mean for Trump's foreign policy? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that and more with Gustau Alegret, Nadia Bilbassy-Charters, Misha Komadovsky and Willy Lowry. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 06.11.2026 53m

  Friday on the News Hour, Trump picks a new chief of staff, immigration hardliner Stephen Miller, in the wake of the Democrats' landslide election. The post-election economy is bolstered by a better-than-expected jobs report, but fears over an AI bubble still weigh on Wall Street. Plus, Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton and Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms reflect on their historic victories. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Astronauts reflect on living aboard the International Space Station 06.11.2026 24m

  The International Space Station is 250 miles above Earth and travels at roughly 17,500 mph as it orbits our planet. Since 2000, scientists have conducted experiments on everything from cancer to botany to fundamental questions about our universe. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores life aboard the ISS with two astronauts who worked there, Karen Nyberg and Don Pettit. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 05.11.2026 52m

  Thursday on the News Hour, the Democratic majority in the House gives them control over powerful committees that could investigate the president's family business dealings. World leaders hold their breath as election results force President Trump to reevaluate his next move in Iran. Plus, state governments tighten their grip on what can be taught at public universities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 4, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 04.11.2026 52m

  Wednesday on the News Hour, Democrats win both chambers of Congress in a midterm election sweep. Now the task turns to governing during President Trump's last two years in office. We break down some of the key races that led to Democratic victories and the issues that drove voters to the polls. Plus, Deb Haaland on becoming the country's first female Native American governor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 03.11.2026 52m

  Tuesday on the News Hour, voters across the country head to the polls to decide control of the House and Senate in a midterm election widely seen as a referendum on President Trump and his administration. A look at the DOJ's efforts to change voter rolls and even block some results. Plus, as more Americans vote early, a new survey aims to better capture how and why they cast their ballots. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  November 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 02.11.2026 53m

  Monday on the News Hour, with Election Day hours away, candidates are pulling out all the stops in a final push to win over voters. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on the state of the war with Russia, his relationship with President Trump and the plight of the Ukrainian people. Plus, the Trump administration plans to deport more than 100 Afghan immigrants. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  October 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 30.10.2026 53m

  Friday on the News Hour, Republicans continue to cry foul in Alaska's Senate race while early voting surges across the country. Six billion dollars hacked in 20 minutes, a record theft involving the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange puts investors on edge. Plus, we visit a Ukrainian village hit by a Russian drone attack, in part because of the slowdown to Elon Musk's Starlink system. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  What Israel's election deadlock means for Netanyahu and the region 30.10.2026 24m

  After one of Israel's most consequential elections, the path forward for the country and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is uncertain. On a special edition of Compass Points, Nick Schifrin speaks with Netanyahu biographer and one of the sharpest analysts in Israel, Anshel Pfeffer of The Economist. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Why buying concert tickets is a nightmare for fans – and how to fix it 30.10.2026

  Ticket prices for concerts and live events have skyrocketed, and fans are increasingly frustrated by how complex the process has become. As bots and other AI agents swarm the system and displace real fans, what can be done to protect consumers? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the Wild West of buying tickets with Brian Shearer and Ben Sisario. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  October 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 29.10.2026 53m

  Thursday on the News Hour, Republicans seize on a controversy in Alaska's Senate race, while Democratic surrogates push to rally voters in Georgia. We speak with a retired Israeli general to examine what that nation's election results could mean for its security and U.S. relations. Plus, Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa on how to protect democracy in the age of authoritarians, big tech and AI. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  October 28, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode 28.10.2026 52m

  Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor leader and civil rights icon, died Wednesday from cancer at her home in Bakersfield, California. Amna Nawaz looks back at Huerta's life and legacy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy