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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.
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.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 6, 2026
As President Trump escalates threats against Iran, impacting global fertilizer supply and food prices, NASA's Artemis II mission achieves a historic moon flyby, while a Kentucky company provides addiction recovery through instrument making.
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.
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, April 1, 2026
President Trump sends mixed signals on the Iran War's conclusion while the Supreme Court hears arguments to end birthright citizenship, as NASA launches Artemis II and a French abuse survivor shares her story.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 31, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode details the escalating U.S.-Iran war's global economic impact, a Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy, the reevaluation of Cesar Chavez's legacy, and concerns over insider trading and pardon-for-profit schemes within the Trump administration.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 30, 2026
This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, the ongoing government shutdown's impact on TSA, the promise and challenges of new nuclear energy technologies, and the alarming rise of colorectal cancer in young adults.
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