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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, March 18, 2026
This episode details escalating conflicts in the Middle East, contentious U.S. political debates over intelligence and a DHS nominee, and significant social issues including a migrant crisis in Lebanon, sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, and a national debate on historical revisionism.

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.'

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.

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 16, 2026
This episode dissects the complex geopolitical landscape, from the U.S.'s controversial engagement with Venezuela's interim government and Iran's brutal crackdown, to domestic tensions over federal immigration actions and the evolving, 'lawless' economics of college sports, alongside practical insights on habit formation.
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