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PBS News Hour full episode, April 10, 2026
US-Iran relationsMiddle East conflictInternational diplomacy

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.

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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 20, 2026
US-Iran ConflictGeopoliticsOil Prices

PBS News Hour full episode, March 20, 2026

President Trump declares Iran's military 'finished' as the war enters its fourth week, causing rising oil prices and airport chaos from a government shutdown, while NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani navigates a budget deficit and a unique relationship with Trump.

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PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 25, 2026
US PoliticsState of the UnionFact-Checking

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 25, 2026

This episode dissects President Trump's record-long State of the Union, fact-checking his economic and immigration claims, scrutinizes the controversial Surgeon General nominee, and explores Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's strategy for Democratic success in a red state, alongside a historian's view on America's founding contradictions.

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President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
US PoliticsState of the UnionEconomic Policy

President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address

President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address declared a 'golden age' of American prosperity and security, while the Democratic response by Governor Spanberger painted a picture of economic hardship, government overreach, and unprecedented corruption.

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