December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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November 22, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E326 - 26m 45s
November 22, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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November 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E325 - 57m 46s
Friday on the News Hour, President Trump welcomes New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the White House after vilifying him during the campaign. The Trump administration demands that Ukraine accept its peace plan that includes major territorial concessions to Russia. Plus, one state's efforts to protect vaccine access as the federal government casts doubt on their effectiveness and safety.
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November 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E324 - 57m 46s
November 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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November 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E323 - 57m 46s
Wednesday on the News Hour, the Justice Department and the U.S. attorney leading the case against former FBI Director James Comey face heightened scrutiny for their handling of the indictment. President Trump fosters public and private investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, including a rare earths deal to counter China. Plus, state bans on abortion pills give rise to underground networks.
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November 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E322 - 57m 46s
Tuesday on the News Hour, Congress votes to release Justice Department files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The White House welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, prompting renewed scrutiny of Trump family business dealings in the kingdom. Plus, former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the latest United Nations climate summit that the United States decided to skip.
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November 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E321 - 57m 46s
Monday on the News Hour, in a major reversal, President Trump says Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files. Charlotte becomes the latest target of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with dozens arrested and detained. Plus, the Dominican Republic enforces its own immigration crackdown on Haitians seeking a safe haven from gang violence.
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November 16, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E320 - 26m 31s
November 16, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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November 15, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E319 - 26m 46s
November 15, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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November 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E318 - 57m 46s
November 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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November 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E317 - 57m 46s
November 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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November 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E316 - 57m 46s
Wednesday on the News Hour, the House of Representatives returns to Washington to take up a bill that could end the longest government shutdown in history. President Trump faces fresh questions about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein as newly released emails mention Trump multiple times. Plus, children from Gaza who suffered debilitating wounds of war receive treatment and a new life in the U.S.
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November 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E315 - 57m 46s
Tuesday on the News Hour, the deal to end the longest government shutdown in history now sits in the hands of the House. A prominent conservative judge resigns to protest what he calls President Trump's "assault on the rule of law." Plus, our Rethinking College series explores how universities are trying to navigate unprecedented demands from the Trump administration.
Extras and Features
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Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia's governor's race
S2025 E308 - 9m
In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman to serve as governor. The former three-term congresswoman is the projected winner in the race over Republican Winsome Earle-Sear. Liz Landers and William Brangham report on that race and more.
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California redistricting becomes expensive and divisive
S2025 E308 - 9m 7s
Voters in California are deciding the fate of a plan to redraw congressional maps, a move that could have national implications. Lisa Desjardins traveled to the Golden State, where it's become an expensive fight and a deeply divisive issue for voters.
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Businesses challenge Trump's power to impose tariffs
S2025 E308 - 6m 53s
This week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case challenging President Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
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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.
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How SNAP reductions are impacting local food banks
S2025 E307 - 5m 5s
As the critical safety net for millions of Americans hits a breaking point amid the government shutdown, Geoff Bennett discusses the effects of SNAP reductions with Elizabeth Keever, the chief resource officer at Harvesters, a regional food bank in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Tuesday's elections
S2025 E307 - 8m 35s
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including what to expect from Tuesday's big races, President Trump's lengthy interview with CBS News and what is soon to be the longest government shutdown of all time.
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How Mamdani could change New York and the Democratic Party
S2025 E307 - 7m 58s
More than 730,000 New Yorkers have already cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's mayoral election. It’s a race with big stakes for the city and beyond. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has vaulted from a relatively unknown state legislator to the frontrunner to lead the largest city in the country. William Brangham reports on what his potential victory means for New York and the Democratic Party.
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What the food benefit cuts mean for state aid systems
S2025 E307 - 4m 36s
In response to a court order, the Trump administration says it will provide half of the regular food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. To discuss what the decision will mean for SNAP recipients, Amna Nawaz spoke with Cindy Long, former deputy undersecretary of the USDA's SNAP program.
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Israel arrests military lawyer over leaked abuse video
S2025 E307 - 6m 58s
Authorities in Israel detained the military’s top lawyer, a two-star general, and accused her of leaking a video that allegedly shows Israeli soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee. The saga renews an intense debate about how the legal system treats Israeli soldiers and Palestinian detainees. Nick Schifrin reports.
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SNAP benefits will be partially funded amid shutdown
S2025 E307 - 4m 26s
With the federal government shutdown on its 34th day, the Trump administration said it will restart some food aid payments. That comes after two judges ruled the government must keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, running. But millions of Americans continue to face hurdles in actually receiving these food assistance benefits. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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S.G. Goodman on finding inspiration in her rural upbringing
S2025 E307 - 7m 44s
Singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman has been hailed as one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the American South in recent years. Raised in the small river town of Hickman, Kentucky, Goodman blends country, rock and folk into songs that wrestle with faith, identity and the meaning of home. Geoff Bennett spoke with her for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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New film explores use of psychedelics to treat combat PTSD
S2025 E306 - 7m 11s
For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. The invisible wounds of combat, like PTSD, can leave some feeling withdrawn or isolated. A new documentary, “In Waves and War,” follows a group of former Navy SEALs as they find healing through an unconventional tool: guided psychedelic therapy. Ali Rogin speaks with the film’s director and one of the Navy SEALs featured for more.
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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