Arts And Culture
Discover key takeaways from 4 podcast episodes about this topic.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 29, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court issued landmark rulings expanding presidential power over independent agencies while upholding Federal Reserve independence and privacy protections for cell phone data, as Texas mandated Bible passages in public schools and a new report highlighted the precarious status of DACA recipients.
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 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, Feb. 2, 2026
This episode unpacks the political and legal fallout from newly released Epstein files, the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing in Gaza, a former hostage's harrowing account, and the politicization of the Kennedy Center, alongside other critical national and international headlines.