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September 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

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.

Episodes

  • September 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2024 E270 - 57m 46s

    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.

  • Crossroads: A conversation with America – A PBS News Special: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Crossroads: A conversation with America – A PBS News Special

    56m 17s

    PBS News special correspondent Judy Woodruff and her team have traveled the United States in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election, asking Americans what divides — and unites– them. America at a Crossroads, which has appeared bi-weekly on the PBS News Hour, has also culminated in a town hall conversation hosted by Woodruff. The conversation that was months in the making, aired Sept. 23.

  • September 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E267 - 26m 45s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what the outcome of the presidential election could mean for how we track weather, combat climate change and protect wildlife. Then, why some of the baby food on supermarket shelves may not meet recommended nutrition guidelines. Plus, a preview of Judy Woodruff’s conversation with Wisconsin residents on the country’s political divisions.

  • September 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E266 - 26m 46s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new report says nearly half a billion children worldwide are experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents. Then, two years after the Inflation Reduction Act became law, a look at its economic impact and delays in the projects it was meant to spur. Plus, how Glacier National Park is trying to manage a crush of visitors and vehicles.

  • September 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2024 E264 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the News Hour, the leader of Hezbollah says Israel crossed a line and vows retribution for the exploding pagers and walkie-talkies. The Teamsters decide not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades, the head of the union explains why. Plus, political and environmental concerns clash in Papua New Guinea where controversial deep-sea mining is moving forward.

  • September 15, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 15, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E260 - 26m 46s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history might mean, and why the Federal Trade Commission wants to block it. Then, with Trump and Harris locked in a tight race, how undecided voters are feeling 50 days out from decision day. Plus, how celebrity endorsements play a part — or don’t — in presidential elections.

Extras and Features

  • New book explores what’s different about Gen Z’s politics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New book explores what’s different about Gen Z’s politics

    S2024 E253 - 5m 56s

    In the last three elections, voter turnout hit record highs among those born after 1997. This year, both the Harris and Trump campaigns are heavily courting this generation. A new book, “The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy,” looks at the effect they’re likely to have on American politics for years to come. John Yang speaks with author Melissa Deckman for more.

  • News Wrap: 3 Israelis killed at West Bank-Jordan crossing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: 3 Israelis killed at West Bank-Jordan crossing

    S2024 E253 - 3m 13s

    In our news wrap Sunday, a Jordanian gunman killed three Israelis at a West Bank border crossing, the mother of the teen suspect in last week’s Georgia school shooting said she called the school to warn of an “emergency,” Ukraine and Russia traded blame for attacks that injured civilians, Vietnam is recovering from Typhoon Yagi, and Venezuela’s opposition presidential candidate fled the country.

  • High demand for avocados drives deforestation in Mexico: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    High demand for avocados drives deforestation in Mexico

    S2024 E253 - 5m 28s

    Demand in the United States for one popular food is driving deforestation in Mexico. Daniel Wilkinson, senior policy adviser at Climate Rights International, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss the environmental and human costs of skyrocketing avocado sales and what can be done to address the issue.

  • Abortion restrictions affect training for OB-GYN residents: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Abortion restrictions affect training for OB-GYN residents

    S2024 E253 - 6m 2s

    There has been a flood of state laws restricting abortion since the Supreme Court said access to the procedure was no longer a constitutional right. Those laws are affecting how medical residents in obstetrics and gynecology are trained in performing abortions and in counseling patients about their reproductive choices. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Sarah Osmundson to learn more.

  • News Wrap: UN seeks inquiry after American dies in West Bank: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: UN seeks inquiry after American dies in West Bank

    S2024 E252 - 2m 56s

    In our news wrap Saturday, the UN called for an investigation into the death of a Turkish American protester in the West Bank, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy met with European leaders in Italy, Harris and Trump campaigned in swing states, the CDC said the risk from bird flu remains low despite a new case in Missouri, Boeing’s Starliner capsule returned to Earth, and the U.S. won 15 medals at the Paralympics.

  • How Wisconsin is trying to save its freshwater mussels: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Wisconsin is trying to save its freshwater mussels

    S2024 E252 - 4m 37s

    Wisconsin is coming back from its worst drought in decades. Along with unusually high temperatures, it’s affected wildlife in and around the state’s rivers. While spring rains ended the drought, recovery in some places has been slow. PBS Wisconsin’s Nathan Denzin reports on one species that’s been hit particularly hard.

  • What a court ruling means for Louisiana’s Cancer Alley: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What a court ruling means for Louisiana’s Cancer Alley

    S2024 E252 - 5m 3s

    Many studies have shown that the burden of air pollution in the United States disproportionately falls on racial minorities, especially Black Americans. In August, a federal judge barred the EPA and DOJ from using part of the Civil Rights Act to investigate how Louisiana regulates industrial plants. John Yang speaks with Beverly Wright of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice for more.

  • Americans navigate complex issues around family planning: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Americans navigate complex issues around family planning

    S2024 E252 - 8m 27s

    The U.S. birth rate hit a record low in 2023, but data suggests that over the past 30 years, the number of adults who want to have children has remained relatively stable. So why aren’t more Americans having children or expanding their families? Ali Rogin explores the complexities of today’s family planning and speaks with family demographer Karen Guzzo to learn more.

  • Brooks and Atkins Stohr on a double standard for Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Brooks and Atkins Stohr on a double standard for Trump

    S2024 E251 - 10m 49s

    New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Donald Trump getting a political reprieve after the judge overseeing his New York criminal case delays his sentencing, if there's a double standard for what Trump and Harris say and former Vice President Dick Cheney announces he's voting for Harris.

  • Teachers work to educate Gazan children in makeshift schools: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Teachers work to educate Gazan children in makeshift schools

    S2024 E251 - 5m 31s

    It’s back-to-school season, but in Gaza, 625,000 students have no building to return to. Most of Gaza’s 560 schools have been either damaged or destroyed. More than half of the schools have been directly hit by Israel and the few remaining are now shelters for the displaced. Nick Schifrin reports with producer Shams Odeh.

  • 7 football deaths raise concerns about risks for youth: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    7 football deaths raise concerns about risks for youth

    S2024 E251 - 6m 15s

    Fans and families will pack the bleachers in high school stadiums across the country as football season ramps up. But after at least seven deaths tied to the sport in August, including two teenagers who sustained brain injuries on the same day, questions are again being raised about the safety of the game. William Brangham discussed more with Chris Nowinski.

  • Trump appeals to overturn sexual abuse, defamation case: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump appeals to overturn sexual abuse, defamation case

    S2024 E251 - 2m 38s

    The 2024 presidential campaign is entering the final weekend before the critical first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. While the vice president huddles with her team for debate prep, the Republican nominee was in federal court fighting to overturn a guilty verdict while another case saw a big delay. John Yang reports.

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