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Wednesday on the News Hour, Iran's president delivers a defiant speech at the United Nations, calling out President Trump by name. A federal court holds an emergency hearing over Trump's decision to ban three news organizations from the White House. Plus, Judy Woodruff travels to Kansas to explore how rising costs are threatening the long-standing American tradition of the family… Open episode →

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump defends the war with Iran and threatens annihilation in a speech at the U.N. General Assembly. What the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal could mean now that a settlement with state attorneys general has cleared the way for the merger. Plus, as access becomes more restricted, researchers find new uses for abortion-related drugs. PBS News… Open episode →

Monday on the News Hour, three news outlets sue the Trump administration after the president strips them of their credentials and bans them from the White House. How efforts to restrict abortion-related drugs are making it harder to treat other health conditions. Plus, an American Israeli captured by Hamas on Oct. 7 holds a concert to share the songs that… Open episode →

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump promises to ban media outlets from the White House in his latest attack on freedom of the press. Immigration arrests surge to record levels but spark fewer protests as the Trump administration shifts tactics to draw less attention. Plus, the stories of four Afghan women trying to rebuild their lives in the U.S.… Open episode →

In Iran, prices are soaring, gas lines are growing and leaders are becoming harder-line. Reza Sayah is the PBS News Hour's special correspondent in Tehran and sat down with Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin to discuss what it has been like to live through months of war and economic strangulation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast.… Open episode →

If we are lucky enough to live full lives and form meaningful relationships, chances are, we will also experience loss, and with it, grief. As common as grief is, it's also mysterious. Horizons guest moderator Ali Rogin explores the science of grief with Liz Gleeson and Dr. George Slavich. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See… Open episode →

Thursday on the News Hour, amid concerning AI behavior, we speak with one researcher who quit and is sounding the alarm. How the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration is also making it harder to become a U.S. citizen. Plus, Qatar's diplomatic spokesman discusses his country's efforts to negotiate an end to the war with Iran. PBS News is supported by… Open episode →

Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years to combat surging energy costs. We sit down with Cuba's deputy foreign minister to discuss rising tensions with the U.S., including President Trump's threats to invade. Plus, after decades of restoration, a medieval Greek palace reopens to the public. PBS News is… Open episode →

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump slams the Supreme Court's decision blocking his effort to restrict mail-in voting with less than two months before Election Day. Virginia Sen. Mark Warner discusses efforts to regulate artificial intelligence. Plus, a Trump-aligned board votes to shut down the Kennedy Center after a judge says they can't put the president's name on the… Open episode →

Monday on the News hour, stark warnings from AI leaders fuel new calls to rein in the rapidly advancing industry. The conflict with Iran-backed fighters in Yemen escalates with attacks on Saudi Arabia, compounding risks to the region and the world. Plus, an investigation finds a Russian oligarch with ties to Putin paid for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations in… Open episode →

Friday on the News Hour, Americans remember the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago. We look at how that day led to the longest war in U.S. history and how it transformed the nation. Iran-backed Houthi rebels capture an island at the entrance to the Red Sea, threatening one of the world's key shipping lanes for oil… Open episode →

It's now believed that more people have died because of the toxic exposures they got from the 9/11 sites than were killed by the terrorists on that day. Survivors, first responders and volunteers have faced everything from cancer to respiratory disorders to PTSD. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the long-term health impacts with Dr. Michael Crane, Dr. Benjamin Luft and… Open episode →

Thursday on the News Hour, the GOP midterm convention opens with a claim of cash payouts. Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA wrestles with who will take up his mantle a year after his death. Iran-backed Houthis capture a Red Sea port, upending oil markets and threatening to push Yemen back into an all-out war. Plus, we speak with a man… Open episode →

Wednesday on the News Hour, a top AI researcher quits and goes public with fears that AI companies are ignoring potentially catastrophic risks in the race for profits. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces political pressure after an investigation alleges he was warned about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Plus, a look at the psychological impact of the Sept. 11… Open episode →

Tuesday on the News Hour, new Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods take effect in the latest escalation of trade tensions. We sit down with Lonnie Bunch, the outgoing head of the Smithsonian, to discuss how he's navigated political pressure facing the institution. Plus, 25 years after 9/11, a fighter pilot recounts the day she was faced with the possibility of… Open episode →

Monday on the News Hour, an Amazon cargo jet barrels off the runway at Miami International Airport, killing at least five. A landslide victory by the German far-right sends political shockwaves across Europe. Plus, our exclusive interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he rallies voters in the South and weighs his own presidential run. PBS News is supported by… Open episode →

It's supposed to be the world's longest peaceful border, but you wouldn't know it listening to the country's leaders. What's next now that America and Canada, whose economies are intertwined, are on the verge of unwinding? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how we got here and where this once rock-solid alliance goes next with Shuvaloy Majumdar, Christopher Sands and… Open episode →

Friday on the News Hour, the U.S. job market remains resilient in the face of global economic pressures, but wages aren't keeping pace with inflation. A mistrial is declared in the Lindsay Clancy case after jurors are unable to reach a verdict. Plus, the first mail ballots for the midterm elections are sent out as legal challenges to President Trump's… Open episode →

Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn. But as tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how technology is shaping education with Natasha Singer, a New York Times reporter and author of "Coding Kids: Big Tech's Battle… Open episode →

Thursday on the News Hour, remembering feminist icon Gloria Steinem, a trailblazer who helped transform the fight for women's rights and equality. NATO countries confront the threat of sabotage from Russia, while in Ukraine, a high death toll means more Russians could soon be forced to fight. Plus, we speak with Shiyazh Pete about his quest to become the first… Open episode →

Wednesday on the News Hour, Iran launches more strikes in retaliation for U.S. attacks. We speak with the attorney for a whistleblower who alleges the U.S. Postal Service is rushing a mail ballot system that could affect millions of midterm votes. Plus, Trump administration officials cast doubt on the role measles played in two deaths, sparking another political debate over… Open episode →

Tuesday on the News Hour, a whistleblower alleges the U.S. Postal Service is rushing to roll out an untested mail-ballot system that could jeopardize votes in the midterm elections. The Secretary of the Army resigns after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus, we visit a community where Haitian residents face deportation now that their protected status has… Open episode →

Monday on the News Hour, the U.S. and Iran trade strikes for the first time in weeks as both countries insist they control the Strait of Hormuz. A look at the hurdles facing a deal to give the U.S. access to some of Venezuela's massive oil reserves. Plus, artificial intelligence goes rogue, renewing concerns and calls for regulation. PBS News… Open episode →

Friday on the News Hour, aid organizations rush to provide medical care in the wake of devastating flash floods in Nepal. New treatments and groundbreaking vaccines offer hope in the fight against cancer. Plus, national park rangers confront low morale and a lack of funding while President Trump diverts money for his D.C. construction projects. PBS News is supported by… Open episode →

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has emerged in the last few years more influential, richer, better armed and with more accurate weapons. Yet once again, President Trump is appealing to an authoritarian to restart summit diplomacy. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses why Trump sees a meeting with Kim as a win with Bruce Klingner, Rachel Minyoung Lee and… Open episode →

There's a critical need for primary care physicians across America, but a shortage of doctors and rising insurance costs are forcing people to forgo preventive care altogether. Americans die of preventable, treatable diseases at far higher rates than people who live in other similar nations. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores possible solutions with Dr. Lucy McBride and Renuka Rayasam. PBS… Open episode →

Thursday on the News Hour, rescue teams in Nepal search for over a thousand missing people in the wake of devastating flash floods. Lindsay Clancy's murder trial draws national attention to postpartum mental health and the challenges surrounding its diagnosis and treatment. Plus, how traumatized children in Gaza are trying to find glimmers of hope in their devastated homeland. PBS… Open episode →

Wednesday on the News Hour, Meta agrees to a multi-billion dollar settlement over claims that its social media platforms are harming children. How data centers are increasingly playing into the midterm elections. Survivors of the Maui wildfires face persistent health struggles three years later. Plus, Martina McBride remembers her friend and fellow country music icon, Dolly Parton. PBS News is… Open episode →

Tuesday on the News Hour, Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the United States as relations further deteriorate. The Supreme Court opens the door to new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. A look at rural Afghanistan and the devastating impact of cuts to USAID. Plus, the world mourns the passing of Dolly Parton. PBS News is supported by… Open episode →