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December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Episodes

  • November 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E314 - 57m 46s

    Monday on the News Hour, a group of Senate Democrats breaks with party leadership and makes a deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown. During a meeting with President Trump, Syria's leader announces his country is joining an anti-ISIS coalition. Plus, we speak with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary about the agency's decision to lift warnings on hormone replacement therapy for menopause.

  • November 8, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 8, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2025 E312 - 26m 44s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, air travelers cope with reduced airline schedules, while the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to withhold food benefits for tens of millions of Americans for now. How a new federal investment may help struggling rural hospitals keep their doors open. Plus, what a trending relationship test reveals about the importance of life’s little moments.

  • November 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E311 - 56m 41s

    Friday on the News Hour, flights are canceled amid the longest-ever government shutdown, while SNAP food benefits remain in legal limbo. As President Trump targets the agency in charge of jobs reports, we examine what other labor market data says about unemployment. Plus, Tucker Carlson hosts white nationalist and antisemite Nick Fuentes on his show, causing a rift in the Republican Party.

  • November 5, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 5, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E309 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the News Hour, Democrats dominate election night as economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump’s leadership weigh heavily on Republican candidates. The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case questioning whether the president overstepped his authority when he imposed tariffs on nearly every country in the world. Plus, we speak with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Extras and Features

  • After Kirk’s death, young conservatives carry on his message: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    After Kirk’s death, young conservatives carry on his message

    S2025 E310 - 8m 18s

    Charlie Kirk's assassination sent shockwaves across the nation and sparked questions about the future of his organization, Turning Point USA. Nearly two months later, young people are seeking ways to further his goals for the conservative movement. White House correspondent Liz Landers traveled to the University of Mississippi, where Kirk had planned to speak as part of his fall campus tour.

  • 'A House of Dynamite' sparks nuclear threat discussion: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'A House of Dynamite' sparks nuclear threat discussion

    S2025 E310 - 7m 55s

    This week’s top-streaming film on Netflix tackles a long-running Hollywood theme. The threat of a nuclear attack and the discourse around "A House of Dynamite" has struck a nerve with audiences and with military defense experts. Geoff Bennett spoke with the film's writer, Noah Oppenheim, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. A warning: this segment includes spoilers.

  • In coal country, community works to heal political divisions: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In coal country, community works to heal political divisions

    S2025 E309 - 9m 31s

    For decades, coal was more than an industry in Pike County, Kentucky. It was a way of life, powering homes, paychecks, and a deep sense of identity. But as the economy shifts, residents there are also grappling with growing political divisions within their community. Judy Woodruff reports in the latest installment of her series, America at a Crossroads.

  • Supreme Court questions Trump's authority to impose tariffs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Supreme Court questions Trump's authority to impose tariffs

    S2025 E309 - 5m 54s

    President Trump's sweeping tariff plan may be on shaky ground after a Supreme Court hearing focused on his authority to impose the measures. Several justices on the court questioned the legality of the tariffs and how much power the president has to broadly enact his agenda. Amna Nawaz discussed more with PBS News Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog co-founder Amy Howe.

  • Trump's harmful policies fueled Democratic wins, says Hashmi: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump's harmful policies fueled Democratic wins, says Hashmi

    S2025 E309 - 6m 17s

    Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the winner of Virginia's lieutenant governor's race, defeating former conservative talk radio host John Reid. Hashmi joined William Brangham to discuss the issues that fueled her victory and those that powered Democratic gains across the country.

  • Democratic, GOP strategists on lessons learned from voters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Democratic, GOP strategists on lessons learned from voters

    S2025 E309 - 7m 27s

    Democrats dominated election night as economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump’s leadership weighed heavily on Republican candidates. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and Republican strategist Whit Ayres.

  • Democrats dominate in first election since Trump's return: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Democrats dominate in first election since Trump's return

    S2025 E309 - 6m 9s

    In the first major elections since President Trump's return to office, Democrats celebrated election wins from coast to coast. New York City's next mayor will be democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, and two moderate Democrats will be the governors of New Jersey and Virginia. The elections made history in many ways, and were very much a referendum of Trump and his policies. Liz Landers reports.

  • What the election results signal for next year's midterms: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What the election results signal for next year's midterms

    S2025 E309 - 4m 29s

    Election night saw resounding wins for Democrats across several states. But how did the winning coalition come together? Amna Nawaz took a deeper dive into the results with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.

  • News Wrap: Wing caught fire before UPS plane crashed: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Wing caught fire before UPS plane crashed

    S2025 E309 - 4m 42s

    In our news wrap Wednesday, federal officials say the wing of a UPS cargo plane caught fire and its engine fell off just before it crashed after takeoff in Louisville, Secretary of State Rubio briefed House and Senate leadership about the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats and a raid involving a toddler is raising questions about the tactics being used by immigration agents.

  • Voters want focus on 'everyday Americans,' Jeffries says: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Voters want focus on 'everyday Americans,' Jeffries says

    S2025 E309 - 6m 46s

    Wednesday marks day 36 of the government shutdown, setting a record for the longest in U.S. history. After Democrats’ strong showing on election night, President Trump conceded that his party is shouldering the blame for the shutdown. Geoff Bennett spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries about what comes next.

  • A look at Dick Cheney's influential and polarizing legacy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A look at Dick Cheney's influential and polarizing legacy

    S2025 E308 - 11m 34s

    Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and polarizing vice presidents in American history, died at age 84. He served alongside President George W. Bush for two terms, a period that saw the 9/11 attacks and the start of two major wars. Cheney's family said he passed away due to complications of pneumonia, along with cardiac and vascular disease. John Yang looks back at Cheney's career and legacy.

  • The elections that could signal future of U.S. politics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The elections that could signal future of U.S. politics

    S2025 E308 - 3m 14s

    Tuesday marks the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. His policies are proving to be a defining issue in races across the country. Liz Landers reports on what the candidates and voters are saying.

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 5

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 5

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 5

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 6

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 6

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 6

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 8

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 8

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 8

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 8

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Dec 9

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