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PBS News Hour full episode, June 25, 2026
This episode covers the catastrophic aftermath of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, major Supreme Court rulings on immigration and corporate liability, and a new bipartisan initiative to prepare the American workforce for the AI economy, alongside escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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 4, 2026
This episode of PBS NewsHour covers critical political clashes over immigration funding and scientific research control, the evolving job market for graduates impacted by AI, unique cultural phenomena, and pressing climate and social issues.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 2, 2026
President Trump's administration faces political pushback on key appointments and policy initiatives, while global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East persist, and social issues like immigration's impact on education are highlighted alongside cultural reflections from Sting and a global trekker.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 1, 2026
This episode covers a range of critical global and domestic issues, from the legal challenges facing President Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund and escalating Middle East conflicts to a breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment, the threats of AI-driven misinformation in elections, and Jakarta's battle against rising sea levels.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 27, 2026
This episode covers the shifting landscape of US politics with Trump's continued influence, the dire economic crisis in Cuba and its tense relations with the US, and the groundbreaking application of AI in discovering new antibiotics.
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 15, 2026
President Trump's China summit yields few concrete deals and raises concerns about Taiwan, while Jerome Powell concludes a turbulent Fed tenure, and AI-powered scams cost older Americans billions.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 1, 2026
President Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal while facing scrutiny over the War Powers Act and politicization of a White House security breach, as the Supreme Court weakens voting rights and a new book offers a path to peace in the Middle East.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 10, 2026
This episode covers high-stakes US-Iran peace talks amidst ongoing conflict, Hungary's pivotal election challenging Viktor Orban, the accelerating decline in US birth rates, AI's disruptive impact on jobs, and Palestinian Christians observing Easter under Israeli restrictions.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 9, 2026
This episode unpacks the fragile US-Iran truce, Israel's strikes in Lebanon, the dangers of Anthropic's powerful new AI model 'Mythos,' and Ukraine's escalating military desertion crisis.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 10, 2026
This episode covers the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran war, the plight of Afghan refugees caught in the conflict, rising domestic terrorism threats, the U.S. energy grid's struggle to meet AI demand, and the booming sauna and art collection industries.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 11, 2026
This episode dissects a chaotic El Paso airspace closure, analyzes a complex jobs report, navigates the intricacies of US-Israel-Iran diplomacy, and examines the DOJ's controversial actions, alongside a deep dive into Boston's historical struggles with its founding principles.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 16, 2026
This episode dissects the complex geopolitical landscape, from the U.S.'s controversial engagement with Venezuela's interim government and Iran's brutal crackdown, to domestic tensions over federal immigration actions and the evolving, 'lawless' economics of college sports, alongside practical insights on habit formation.
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