PBS News Hour full episode, April 7, 2026
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictUS Foreign Policy

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.

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PBS News Hour full episode, April 6, 2026
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsEconomic Impact

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.

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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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Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds
Pope Leo XIVVatican politicsU.S. foreign policy

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.

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PBS News Hour full episode, April 1, 2026
GeopoliticsIran WarU.S. Supreme Court

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.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 31, 2026
GeopoliticsEnergy MarketsU.S. Politics

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.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 30, 2026
GeopoliticsU.S.-Iran ConflictIsrael-Lebanon Conflict

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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PBS News Hour full episode, March 27, 2026
Government ShutdownUS PoliticsIran War

PBS News Hour full episode, March 27, 2026

This episode dissects a dramatic day in US politics, from a stalled government shutdown and escalating tensions with Iran to groundbreaking drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and a controversial First Amendment legal battle.

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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 23, 2026
Iran WarU.S. DiplomacyGeopolitics

PBS News Hour full episode, March 23, 2026

President Trump's surprise diplomatic signals on the Iran war, a fatal plane collision at LaGuardia amidst a federal shutdown, and a Supreme Court case on mail-in ballots dominate a day of complex national and international developments.

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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, March 19, 2026
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictEnergy Markets

PBS News Hour full episode, March 19, 2026

This episode dissects the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its global economic fallout, the Trump administration's controversial war messaging, and a fatal ICE shooting, revealing deep political and social fissures.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 17, 2026
Iran-Israel ConflictGeopoliticsU.S. Foreign Policy

PBS News Hour full episode, March 17, 2026

This episode covers the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran following the killing of top Iranian officials, the resulting U.S. political fallout and global supply chain disruptions, and the use of art in Chicago to protest federal immigration crackdowns.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 16, 2026
Iran WarGeopoliticsOil Prices

PBS News Hour full episode, March 16, 2026

President Trump demands allied support for securing the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing Iran war, while domestic politics grapple with rising gas prices, anti-Islamic rhetoric, and a controversial voter eligibility bill.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 13, 2026
GeopoliticsWar in IranAntisemitism

PBS News Hour full episode, March 13, 2026

The PBS News Hour covers the escalating two-week war with Iran, a deadly antisemitic attack in Michigan, the controversial policy for pregnant migrant minors, and the use of art therapy for veterans with PTSD.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 11, 2026
GeopoliticsEnergy SecurityStrait of Hormuz

PBS News Hour full episode, March 11, 2026

A PBS NewsHour episode from March 11, 2026, details Iran's escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine's transfer of drone defense expertise to the Middle East, the contentious SAVE America Act on voting, and the impact of federal immigration crackdowns in Minnesota.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 10, 2026
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsRefugee 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.

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WATCH: Hegseth says Tuesday will be 'most intense day of strikes' on Iran
Military OperationsIranNational Security

WATCH: Hegseth says Tuesday will be 'most intense day of strikes' on Iran

Military leaders provided an update on 'Operation Epic Fury,' detailing significant degradation of Iran's missile and drone capabilities, naval assets, and industrial base, while emphasizing a scoped mission to prevent nuclear weapons and avoid past 'quagmires.'

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 9, 2026
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran

PBS News Hour full episode, March 9, 2026

The U.S.-Israel war with Iran intensifies, causing global oil price volatility and political tensions, as Iran appoints a new hardline leader and concerns about disinformation spread online.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 6, 2026
U.S.-Iran WarMiddle East ConflictGeopolitics

PBS News Hour full episode, March 6, 2026

President Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran amidst escalating U.S.-Israel conflict, a struggling U.S. economy, and new revelations from the Epstein files, while Americans stranded abroad recount their struggles.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 5, 2026
Iran WarGeopoliticsMiddle East Conflict

PBS News Hour full episode, March 5, 2026

The News Hour details the escalating war with Iran, its regional and economic fallout, President Trump's first cabinet firing, and the expanding private space industry.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 4, 2026
GeopoliticsU.S. Foreign PolicyMilitary Conflict

PBS News Hour full episode, March 4, 2026

The U.S. war with Iran escalates with unprecedented military actions and deeper strikes, while domestic political battles rage over war powers and key primary elections shape the November midterms.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 2, 2026
U.S.-Iran WarMiddle East ConflictGlobal Energy Markets

PBS News Hour full episode, March 2, 2026

As the U.S.-Israel war against Iran enters its third day, the conflict escalates regionally, triggering mass evacuations, economic disruption, and political disunity over war objectives and congressional authority.

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