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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 23, 2026
This episode dissects escalating US-Iran nuclear and economic disputes, the widespread regret and economic fallout ten years after Brexit, critical changes to US student loan repayment, the impact of climate change on Georgia farmers, and the unique challenges faced by Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community in wartime.
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 episode, June 11, 2026
President Trump halts Iran airstrikes citing a nearing deal, while Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner face protests over a luxury resort in Albania, SpaceX prepares for a record-breaking IPO, and the Justice Department undergoes significant internal changes under Trump's influence, all as the World Cup kicks off amid extreme heat concerns.
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 5, 2026
Despite solid job gains, the US economy faces headwinds from the Iran war and inflation, while global energy markets grapple with the Strait of Hormuz closure and Ukraine intensifies its war efforts against Russia.
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 ongoing US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, President Trump's unprecedented active stock trading while in office, Ukraine's advanced drone capabilities, the renaming of PCOS to PMOS for better medical care, and the business realities of the upcoming World Cup.
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, May 14, 2026
President Trump's visit to China highlights a complex US-China relationship marked by a 'new vision' of collaboration alongside stark warnings on Taiwan and ongoing economic competition, while domestically, reality TV stars increasingly leverage fame for political power.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 13, 2026
This episode covers President Trump's visit to China amidst geopolitical tensions, the overturning of Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, the overlooked history of Asian American discrimination, Uganda's strained refugee policy, and the legacy of NBA pioneer Jason Collins.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 12, 2026
This episode dissects the escalating economic and geopolitical fallout from the US-Iran war, the contentious redistricting battles impacting American democracy, and the evolving value of a college degree in the age of AI.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 11, 2026
President Trump's rejection of Iran's peace offer escalates the conflict, while domestic issues like a hantavirus outbreak, a controversial National Mall renovation, and rising gas prices dominate the U.S. political landscape.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 8, 2026
This episode unpacks escalating US-Iran military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, a resilient yet divergent US jobs market, the ongoing political battle over congressional redistricting, and the controversial new US counterterrorism strategy.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026
This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic efforts to mend U.S.-Vatican relations, the impact of a Supreme Court decision on Louisiana's congressional map, and the humanitarian crisis of African migration to the Canary Islands.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 6, 2026
President Trump expresses cautious optimism about a potential deal to end the U.S.-Iran war, while a new poll reveals widespread American disapproval of the conflict and its economic impact, alongside rising anti-Muslim sentiment in Texas and a look back at media pioneer Ted Turner's legacy.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 5, 2026
This episode details escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on congressional redistricting, a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and the devastating civilian toll of Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 4, 2026
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, Spirit Airlines collapses, the Supreme Court temporarily restores abortion pill access, and the U.S. Forest Service faces a controversial overhaul, all against a backdrop of politically charged federal worker campaigns and congressional redistricting.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 28, 2026
This episode covers the re-indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the UAE's departure from OPEC amid a global oil crisis, King Charles III's address to Congress, and the FCC's controversial move against ABC/Disney.
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 22, 2026
This episode covers escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, controversial health policy changes under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the devastating impact of U.S. aid cuts in Uganda, and growing concerns over election interference 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 17, 2026
This episode unpacks the complex realities behind global headlines, from the Strait of Hormuz's contested reopening and a fragile Lebanon cease-fire to rising US healthcare costs and alleged cronyism at the Kennedy Center, all while President Trump's approval dips among young voters.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 13, 2026
The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports escalates global tensions and gas prices, while Hungary sees a seismic political shift, President Trump clashes with the Pope, and Congress grapples with sexual misconduct allegations.
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