PBS News Hour

September 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

Wednesday on the News Hour, Florida braces as Hurricane Helene barrels towards the Gulf Coast. Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon again in preparation for a possible ground invasion. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in swing states as polls show the race as close as ever. Plus, the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog on the potentially catastrophic situations in Iran and war-torn Ukraine.

Harris, Trump campaign with battling visions for the economy

9m 19s

The presidential candidates were on the campaign trail Wednesday laying out their plans to tackle one of the most consequential issues of the election, the economy. Lisa Desjardins reports from North Carolina.

Previews + Extras

  • New book offers hopeful view of handling the climate crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New book offers hopeful view of handling the climate crisis

    S2024 E270 - 6m 31s

    One of the global problems addressed at the U.N. General Assembly is the climate crisis. Multiple wars and other geopolitical tensions have cast a particularly sobering shadow over whether nations can meet meaningful pledges. The new book, "What If We Get It Right?" offers a more optimistic conversation about what individuals can do. Amna Nawaz spoke with author Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.

  • Man executed despite prosecutors saying he should be spared: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Man executed despite prosecutors saying he should be spared

    S2024 E270 - 6m 34s

    Tuesday, Missouri executed Marcellus Williams over the objections of the local prosecutor and against the wishes of the murdered victim’s spouse. Earlier this year, the St. Louis County prosecutor filed a motion to overturn the conviction, citing a lack of credible evidence, ineffective trial counsel and racial discrimination in jury selection. William Brangham discussed more with Jonathan Potts.

  • Texas ban pushes family to leave state for trans health care: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Texas ban pushes family to leave state for trans health care

    S2024 E270 - 8m 21s

    The political battles over the rights of transgender Americans have led to difficult decisions for several families, especially those living in states with restrictions on transition-related medical care for minors. Laura Barrón-López reports on a Texas family’s journey to access that care.

  • IAEA chief discusses nuclear risks in Ukraine and Iran: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    IAEA chief discusses nuclear risks in Ukraine and Iran

    S2024 E270 - 7m 17s

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations that Russia is preparing to attack Ukraine's nuclear plants. At the same time, Iranian officials have repeatedly stated they are interested in resuming nuclear diplomacy. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

  • Israel prepares for possible ground invasion of Lebanon: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Israel prepares for possible ground invasion of Lebanon

    S2024 E270 - 5m 45s

    Israel's punishing bombardment of Hezbollah targets and more in Lebanon continued Wednesday, killing dozens more in addition to the hundreds already killed and thousands injured. The Israel Defense Forces also look to be preparing a ground invasion and both the Prime Minister and his top generals warn they may soon cross into southern Lebanon. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • Hurricane Helene expected to be Cat. 4 at landfall in Fla.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hurricane Helene expected to be Cat. 4 at landfall in Fla.

    S2024 E270 - 3m 48s

    Hurricane Helene is in the Gulf of Mexico and headed toward Florida. Floridians have been filling sandbags, preparing to hunker down in the face of heavy rains, storm surge and floods. Current forecasts show that Helene will arrive as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane on Thursday. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center.

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