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PBS News Hour full episode, June 22, 2026
The U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Iran amid a new deconfliction mechanism for the Lebanon war, while the UK faces political upheaval with Keir Starmer's resignation, and a new DOJ memo threatens disability rights, all against a backdrop of rapidly melting glaciers and a tribute to economic titan Alan Greenspan.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 19, 2026
This episode unpacks a tenuous US-Iran ceasefire, the surprising cancer-fighting potential of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, the Obama Center's new legacy vision, and Team USA's strong World Cup performance.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 18, 2026
The U.S. lifts its Strait of Hormuz blockade after a tentative peace deal with Iran, while a new Tennessee law threatens healthcare for undocumented children, and a report reveals high recidivism among January 6 pardonees.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 16, 2026
This episode unpacks the murky U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, the politicization of the Justice Department, rising cancer rates in Iowa, the unprecedented shutdown of powerful AI models, and a new institute reframing the enduring impact of slavery.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 12, 2026
The U.S. and Iran inch closer to a contentious peace deal amidst conflicting terms, while President Trump hosts a UFC cage fight on the White House lawn, and Gaza's children struggle for education in war-torn conditions.
PBS News Hour full show, June 10, 2026
The US-Iran conflict escalates with new strikes and a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driving US inflation to a three-year high, while domestic politics grapple with intelligence program reauthorization and deep ideological divisions.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 9, 2026
This episode covers escalating US-Iran tensions after a helicopter downing, the contentious Maine Senate primary, the critical debate over FISA surveillance powers, and the deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 3, 2026
This episode covers escalating US-Iran tensions and regional conflicts, the latest US primary election results, the controversial firing of '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley, and the Trump administration's dismantling of critical ocean monitoring sensors.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 29, 2026
This episode covers a wide range of critical global and domestic issues, from a spreading Ebola outbreak and US political shifts to setbacks in lunar missions, rising antisemitism, and the cultural resurgence of mahjong.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 26, 2026
This episode covers escalating international conflicts, the U.S. President's health, the use of AI in nursing education, and a critical Ebola outbreak, offering a broad spectrum of global and domestic news.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 20, 2026
The Justice Department's indictment of Raul Castro, coupled with the Trump administration's controversial IRS settlement and its influence on GOP primaries, signals a volatile shift in both foreign policy and domestic political dynamics.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 23, 2026
This NewsHour episode covers rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the federal reclassification of marijuana, the Trump administration's 'America First' foreign aid strategy in Africa, and the ongoing challenges for Afghan allies and DACA recipients in the U.S.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 21, 2026
President Trump extends a contentious cease-fire with Iran amid stalled peace talks and a naval blockade, while domestically, a Fed nominee faces scrutiny, Congress grapples with ethics scandals, and a stark gender divide emerges among Gen Z on reproductive rights and traditional roles.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 14, 2026
The U.S. navigates complex international peace efforts between Israel and Lebanon while grappling with a tense standoff with Iran, significant shifts in immigration policy, and internal political ethics concerns.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 7, 2026
President Trump announces a two-week cease-fire with Iran, temporarily halting widespread conflict, while a humanitarian crisis deepens in Lebanon, and domestic issues like TBI in soldiers and menopause treatment shortages highlight ongoing challenges.
Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds
Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, has increasingly used his moral authority to publicly challenge U.S. policies on war and immigration, positioning the Vatican as a counterweight to global political forces.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 25, 2026
This episode covers Iran's rejection of a U.S. cease-fire proposal amid ongoing strikes, landmark legal verdicts against Meta and YouTube for platform design and child exploitation, Australia's pioneering social media ban for teens, and the controversial deportation of an asylum seeker to a country she had never visited.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 19, 2026
This episode dissects the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its global economic fallout, the Trump administration's controversial war messaging, and a fatal ICE shooting, revealing deep political and social fissures.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 17, 2026
This episode covers the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran following the killing of top Iranian officials, the resulting U.S. political fallout and global supply chain disruptions, and the use of art in Chicago to protest federal immigration crackdowns.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 16, 2026
President Trump demands allied support for securing the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing Iran war, while domestic politics grapple with rising gas prices, anti-Islamic rhetoric, and a controversial voter eligibility bill.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 6, 2026
President Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran amidst escalating U.S.-Israel conflict, a struggling U.S. economy, and new revelations from the Epstein files, while Americans stranded abroad recount their struggles.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 5, 2026
The News Hour details the escalating war with Iran, its regional and economic fallout, President Trump's first cabinet firing, and the expanding private space industry.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 4, 2026
The U.S. war with Iran escalates with unprecedented military actions and deeper strikes, while domestic political battles rage over war powers and key primary elections shape the November midterms.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 2, 2026
As the U.S.-Israel war against Iran enters its third day, the conflict escalates regionally, triggering mass evacuations, economic disruption, and political disunity over war objectives and congressional authority.
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