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Listen to the complete PBS News Hour, specially formatted as a podcast. Published each night by 9 p.m., our full show includes every news segment, every interview, and every bit of analysis as our television broadcast. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders.
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October 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, Republicans continue to cry foul in Alaska's Senate race while early voting surges across the country. Six billion dollars hacked in 20 minutes, a record theft involving the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange puts investors on edge. Plus, we visit a Ukrainian village...
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What Israel's election deadlock means for Netanyahu and the region
After one of Israel's most consequential elections, the path forward for the country and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is uncertain. On a special edition of Compass Points, Nick Schifrin speaks with Netanyahu biographer and one of the sharpest analysts in Israel, Anshel Pfeffer of The...
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Why buying concert tickets is a nightmare for fans – and how to fix it
Ticket prices for concerts and live events have skyrocketed, and fans are increasingly frustrated by how complex the process has become. As bots and other AI agents swarm the system and displace real fans, what can be done to protect consumers? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the…
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October 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, Republicans seize on a controversy in Alaska's Senate race, while Democratic surrogates push to rally voters in Georgia. We speak with a retired Israeli general to examine what that nation's election results could mean for its security and U.S. relations. Plus, Nobel...
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October 28, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor leader and civil rights icon, died Wednesday from cancer at her home in Bakersfield, California. Amna Nawaz looks back at Huerta's life and legacy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. The truth doesn't have a sponsor. While…
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October 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, as early projections show no clear winner in Israel's election, the focus turns to negotiations to form a new government. Our new poll reveals what Americans think about Trump's performance a week before the election. Plus, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library...
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D.L. Hughley on confronting Bill Cosby and the power of comedy
Before D.L. Hughley became one of comedy's biggest stars, humor was his survival tactic. In this episode of Settle In, Hughley sits down with Geoff Bennett to talk about his new memoir "Charlie's Boy," a candid look at fatherhood and family trauma, and his path from South Central to the top of…
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October 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, candidates make their final pitch to voters with control of Congress in the balance. In a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli voters are set to cast ballots in the first election since the Oct. 7 attacks. Plus, Brazil rejects a right-wing shift and reelects its...
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October 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the Justice Department takes unusual steps in seeking to block election results in Alaska and charging former FBI officials over the Hunter Biden investigation. Brazil prepares for a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape the country's future. Plus, millions…
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Why some U.S. allies view Trump's America as an 'Unreliable Boyfriend'
Behind closed diplomatic doors, some of the U.S.'s closest allies view Donald Trump's America as an "unreliable boyfriend", a "security threat," and open to corruption. A Canadian official warns that the world's disappointment with the U.S. will have long-lasting consequences. Compass Points...
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Two doctors offer new ideas to prevent gun violence in America
America has an epidemic of gun violence that claims over 120 people every day. The country has debated what to do about this for years, but little has changed. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores gun safety and public health with Dr. Sandy McKay and Dr. Joseph Sakran, two experts with...
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October 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, the Justice Department is notifying local election officials which counties it plans to monitor, raising concerns of potential interference. From Lockheed Martin's factories to Ukraine, a look at the effort to build defensive missiles faster. Plus, federal education...
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October 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, Russia releases an imprisoned American and agrees to resume negotiations to end its war in Ukraine. How Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has gained such power over U.S. security interests. Plus, abortion rights are on the ballot in Idaho, where the state's…
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October 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets with U.S. and European officials as tensions with President Trump persist. Trump rallies voters in Kansas, a traditionally Republican state where the midterm battle has become surprisingly competitive. Plus, election officials in...
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October 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, Ukraine and Russia trade attacks as President Trump's rift with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy widens. Years of economic uncertainty have put affordability at the center of Ohio's closely contested races for Senate and governor. Plus, a look at the emerging...
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October 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the latest on the investigation into a deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon, that killed three children and a teacher. A tight Senate race sends President Trump to Alaska before the midterm elections. Plus, Kerry Kennedy reflects on her mother's devotion to...
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The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up
Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados, authors of "The...
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The hopes and risks of bringing humanoid robots into our homes
Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with Aaron Ames of the California Institute…
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October 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, Russia bombards Ukraine with hundreds of drones and Ukraine responds, defying President Trump's demand of an energy ceasefire. A measles outbreak gripping Pennsylvania claims more lives despite public officials' calls to get vaccinated. Plus, we examine the wider…
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October 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, rising gas prices drive inflation higher, adding to Americans' concerns in the final inflation report before the midterms. Ukraine accuses Elon Musk of restricting his Starlink internet systems and undermining troops on the frontline against Russia. Plus, Judy Woodruff...
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October 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. ambassador to Greece is forced out as a new press secretary starts at the White House. The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels escalates with new strikes on oil facilities. The Vatican announces Pope Leo has lung cancer. Plus, we check in…
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October 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, federal agents search the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, raising questions ahead of the midterms. Ukraine disputes President Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire, as pressure mounts to reverse a diesel deal with Russia. Plus, while the economy remains the top issue…
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October 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the Gulf Coast braces for impact as Hurricane Isaias threatens communities from Mississippi to Florida. Outrage in New York after an ICE agent shot and wounded a man during an immigration operation, with his 5-year-old son in the car. Plus, how local officials are testing...
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Inside the U.S. negotiations to free the Oct. 7 hostages
Before the Oct. 7 attacks, the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia were on the brink of a historic agreement. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how close they were to normalization, the rush to release hostages and the U.S. response to the war in Gaza with Brett McGurk. He served across...
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Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age
Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the emerging science that can help...
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October 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, Hurricane Isaias intensifies as it approaches the Gulf Coast, prompting evacuations in multiple states. After Christa Pike's botched execution, a look at what went wrong in the case that's renewed the debate over capital punishment. Plus, how weight-loss drugs are...
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October 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, Cornell students hold an hours-long sit-in to protest the handling of an alleged rape case involving a campus fraternity. Riot police clash with student demonstrators across France, as unrest continues with a presidential election looming. Plus, emerging evidence shows...
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Why French students are leading massive protests across the country
Protests are continuing in France, a day after more than 250,000 people took to the streets across the country to demand education reforms. Demonstrations began in mid-September, fueled by frustrations over classroom sizes and poor building conditions. Special correspondent William Denselow…
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October 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, another arrest is made over a security incident at a U.S.-run military base in the UK. What we know about the suspected terror plot that's been linked to Iran. The Justice Department charges more immigrants with illegally voting in the 2024 election. Plus, a look at who...
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October 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court kicks off a new term with arguments on whether energy companies can be held liable for climate change. A technician at a Russian lab dies of what is suspected to be a pneumonic plague, putting health officials around the world on alert. Plus, we launch a...
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October 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, what a hiring slowdown signals about the state of the U.S. economy. A first-hand look at how overseas ballots are being verified and counted in this year's midterm elections. Plus, tennis legend Martina Navratilova on her rivalry with Chris Evert, her views on transgender...
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Inside the U.S.-China battle to lead the AI revolution
President Trump wants artificial intelligence companies to police themselves, all in the name of winning the race with China. Are the U.S. and China on a path of unstoppable AI competition? Or should the world's AI leaders collaborate? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with...
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How a rare genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat or prevent dementia
Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia, but researchers have now identified some individuals who share a rare genetic predisposition to developing a type of this tragic disease. Could studying these families unlock new ways to predict, treat, or even...
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October 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, a Tennessee woman convicted of a 1995 murder survives a botched execution, renewing questions about the death penalty. Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to crash a plane flying to Israel underwent Islamic radicalization. Plus, a look at Pete Hegseth's...
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September 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News hour, an alleged attempt to intentionally crash a plane flying to Israel is thwarted. The last U.S. troops withdraw from Iraq more than two decades after the start of the American-led war. Plus, journalist Evan Gershkovich on his imprisonment in Russia and his recovery two...
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September 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
For decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has reported on race, inequality and the deep divisions in American education. In a new essay, she turns the lens on a choice she made for her own family: sending her daughter to a high-poverty, low-performing school in Brooklyn....
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September 28, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, the Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. High mortgage rates deal a blow to the housing market that's already unaffordable for many. Plus, how the Trump Justice Department is shattering the post-Watergate norm of the...
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September 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court allows states to use a controversial federal database to verify voter eligibility. The Trump administration removes hundreds of thousands of people from the Affordable Care Act at a time of rising health care costs. Plus, Mexico's foreign minister talks...
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Russia tests NATO with increasingly aggressive tactics in Europe
Key European leaders are sounding the alarm over Russian aggression, warning that Vladimir Putin is planning attacks aimed at testing NATO's security alliance. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses those concerns with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and two former U.S. ambassadors to...
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How much privacy is left in an age of surveillance?
We are all being watched in ways we never imagined, including vehicle tracking, facial recognition technology and data mining. What does all this digital surveillance mean for the right to privacy? And as a backlash over this monitoring grows, what can you do to protect yourself? Horizons…
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September 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump hosts China's Xi Jinping and extends the two nations' trade truce. The price of diesel spikes, hitting Americans' wallets and rippling through nearly every part of the U.S. economy. Plus, how a lock of hair settles a 200-year-old question about Thomas...
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September 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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…
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September 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full 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...
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September 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full 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…
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September 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full 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…
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Inside Iran: A reporter's account of living through war and economic strangulation
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...
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The science of grief and how it can impact physical health
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…
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September 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full 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...
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September 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday 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...
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September 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full 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…
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Listen to the complete PBS News Hour, specially formatted as a podcast. Published each night by 9 p.m., our full show includes every news segment, every interview, and every bit of analysis as our television broadcast. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders.
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