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PBS News Hour full episode, April 9, 2026
U.S.-Iran relationsIsrael-Lebanon conflictMiddle East diplomacy

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.

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PBS News Hour full episode, April 3, 2026
Iran WarU.S. MilitaryAir Superiority

PBS News Hour full episode, April 3, 2026

U.S. military losses in Iran expose strategic vulnerabilities and economic strain, as domestic political challenges intensify and global climate impacts reshape even the chocolate industry.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 26, 2026
US-Iran ConflictGeopoliticsMilitary Strategy

PBS News Hour full episode, March 26, 2026

This episode details the escalating US-Iran conflict, Germany's debate on banning social media for children, the expansion of medical aid in dying laws, and Major League Baseball's new automated ball-strike system.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 24, 2026
GeopoliticsAviation SafetyUrban Planning

PBS News Hour full episode, March 24, 2026

A multi-front global conflict, domestic policy battles, and environmental crises are reshaping geopolitics, urban landscapes, and economic stability, demanding urgent reevaluation of policy and infrastructure.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 3, 2026
U.S.-Iran WarMiddle East ConflictDiplomacy

PBS News Hour full episode, March 3, 2026

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran escalates into its fourth day, prompting mass American evacuations and intense domestic political debate over its justification and long-term strategy.

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PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 12, 2026
Immigration PolicyGovernment ShutdownsClimate Change

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 12, 2026

This episode details the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in Minnesota, a looming DHS shutdown, a major rollback of climate policy, and strained NATO alliances, alongside critical scientific and humanitarian reports.

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PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 29, 2026
Immigration EnforcementFederal-State RelationsConstitutional Law

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 29, 2026

This episode unpacks the Trump administration's immigration enforcement controversies in Minnesota, the global shift away from U.S. alliances, critical climate research on Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier,' and a new medical school integrating art and 'whole health' concepts.

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PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 9, 2026
U.S. EconomyJob MarketUnemployment

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 9, 2026

The U.S. economy faces its weakest job growth since the pandemic, while escalating immigration crackdowns, growing Iranian protests, and a controversial Venezuelan oil deal reshape global and domestic landscapes.

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PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 1, 2026
Political InfluenceBillionairesCampaign Finance

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 1, 2026

This episode unpacks critical shifts in political influence by billionaires, the 'Wild West' of college sports, global human migration, and the shrinking market for affordable cars, alongside a deep dive into the concept of hygge and the impactful work of Temple Grandin.

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PBS News Hour full episode, Dec. 31, 2025
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyRussia-Ukraine Conflict

PBS News Hour full episode, Dec. 31, 2025

This episode unpacks critical geopolitical shifts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the South Caucasus, exposes the pervasive nature of misinformation in 2025, and highlights urgent scientific and social challenges.

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