PBS News Hour

October 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Tuesday on the News Hour, the joy from freed Israeli hostages is tempered by the long physical and mental recovery that lies ahead, and the memories of those who did not survive. Major news outlets refuse to sign new restrictive Pentagon rules ordered by the defense secretary. Plus, how the rich are driving the economy, often at the expense of working people.

Anthony Kennedy on political civility and the Supreme Court

10m 26s

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy served on the nation’s highest court for three decades. He was often described as the swing vote in landmark decisions from marriage equality to campaign finance. It’s a label he’s long resisted, even years after his 2018 retirement. He explained why when he sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss his new memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."

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  • How the latest federal layoffs could impact public health: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How the latest federal layoffs could impact public health

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    Over the weekend, roughly 1,300 employees at the CDC received notices they were fired. As the Trump administration realized it had fired some key staff, reportedly half of them were reinstated the next day. It still leaves the health agency without many crucial professionals. Amna Nawaz discussed the impact with Dr. Nirav Shah.

  • Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

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    The markets have climbed higher despite continuing concerns around the shutdown, tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have set records more than 30 times this year and other data suggest the economy is chugging at a steady clip. But for the majority of Americans, this economy is landing very differently right now, and it's hardly good times. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.

  • Why news outlets rejected the Pentagon's new press rules: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why news outlets rejected the Pentagon's new press rules

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    Tuesday marks the deadline for journalists to decide whether to comply with the Pentagon's new rules for keeping credentials. Virtually every news organization, including PBS News, has refused to sign it, arguing that it infringes on First Amendment protections. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Nancy Youssef of The Atlantic and David Schulz of the Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic.

  • Finding remains of hostages will be challenge, analyst says: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Finding remains of hostages will be challenge, analyst says

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    As the Israel–Hamas ceasefire faces tensions, Amna Nawaz discussed the latest developments with Yousef Munayyer. He’s the head of the Palestine/Israel Program and senior fellow at Arab Center Washington DC, a non-profit research group.

  • Freed Israeli hostages face long road to recovery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Freed Israeli hostages face long road to recovery

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    The fragile Israel–Hamas ceasefire faces new tension. All 20 living hostages were released on Monday and were supposed to be accompanied by the bodies of 28 deceased hostages. But as of Tuesday evening, only eight have been handed over. As Leila Molana-Allen reports, caring for the living is now a priority, while awaiting the delivery of the dead is excruciating.

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