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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

  • Connie Chung reflects on trailblazing career in new memoir: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Connie Chung reflects on trailblazing career in new memoir

    S2024 E265 - 9m 20s

    Over her decades-long career, Connie Chung covered everything from the Watergate scandal to conflict overseas, landing sought-after exclusive interviews along the way. Her new memoir, “Connie,” paints a fuller picture of what actually unfolded behind the scenes. Amna Nawaz sat down with the iconic journalist for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • News Wrap: Secret Service admits complacency before shooting: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Secret Service admits complacency before shooting

    S2024 E265 - 5m 44s

    In our news wrap Friday, the Secret Service acknowledged communication lapses and complacency in the days leading up to the Trump assassination attempt in July, torrential rains across Western and Central Africa triggered the worst floods the region has seen in decades and the Federal Trade Commission is suing the nation's three largest pharmacy benefit managers for inflating the price of insulin.

  • Brooks and Capehart on a cultural shift away from negativity: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Brooks and Capehart on a cultural shift away from negativity

    S2024 E265 - 11m 48s

    New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the GOP facing a major scandal involving Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, Donald Trump's latest comments about Jewish voters and Israel and if an electoral culture shift will benefit Kamala Harris.

  • Hezbollah leader killed in 3rd Israel strike on group: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hezbollah leader killed in 3rd Israel strike on group

    S2024 E265 - 2m 35s

    Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah commander and other senior figures in the militant group. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 14 people died and dozens more were wounded in the Israeli airstrike. The attack comes days after beepers and walkie-talkies laced with explosives by Israel were detonated, killing 37 people and injuring thousands more across Lebanon. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • Son of Jimmy Lai rallies U.S. support in fight for release: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Son of Jimmy Lai rallies U.S. support in fight for release

    S2024 E265 - 6m 16s

    A group of U.S. lawmakers came together in a show of bipartisan support to call for the release of Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai. Lai, who owned the newspaper Apple Daily, is one of the hundreds of democracy activists, journalists and political leaders imprisoned as part of mainland China's ongoing crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Lai's son and his lawyer.

  • Harris campaigns with Oprah, Trump focuses on immigration: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harris campaigns with Oprah, Trump focuses on immigration

    S2024 E264 - 3m 29s

    Both presidential candidates are on the trail firing up their supporters with Vice President Harris in Michigan and former President Trump in Washington. While touting his economic record Thursday, President Biden also gave a brief but clear statement of support for Harris and warned of the economic ramifications of a second Trump presidency. Amna Nawaz reports.

  • Maya Wiley chronicles activism and family legacy in memoir: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maya Wiley chronicles activism and family legacy in memoir

    S2024 E264 - 7m 21s

    Civil rights attorney Maya Wiley grew up in a household that prioritized activism. Her parents' influence set her on a path to a lifetime of advocacy work, but sometimes left her wondering how best to fulfill the family legacy on her own terms. Wiley sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss her new memoir, “Remember, You Are a Wiley.”

  • News Wrap: Biden says rate cut is vindication of policies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Biden says rate cut is vindication of policies

    S2024 E264 - 4m 9s

    In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden said the Fed's interest rate cut is a vindication of his economic policies, Wall Street celebrated the cut with stocks surging to new highs and Republican nominee for Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson says he won't quit the race despite a report about comments he allegedly made on a pornographic website more than a decade ago.

  • Who are the undecided voters and what are they thinking: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Who are the undecided voters and what are they thinking

    S2024 E264 - 5m 44s

    With the race for the White House as close as ever, the election could come down to a small number of undecided voters. But in a hyper partisan political climate, who are those people that are still unsure? NPR's Domenico Montanaro spoke to a handful of undecided voters who have responded to our regular PBS News/NPR/Marist poll and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss what they’re thinking.

  • Teamsters chief on why the union won't make an endorsement: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Teamsters chief on why the union won't make an endorsement

    S2024 E264 - 7m 33s

    One of the nation’s largest unions, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, says it won't make an endorsement in the 2024 presidential election. It’s the first time the union has skipped an endorsement in a presidential race since 1996, having supported the Democratic nominee in each election since. Geoff Bennett discussed the decision with Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien.

  • Papua New Guinea struggles to monitor deep-sea mining: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Papua New Guinea struggles to monitor deep-sea mining

    S2024 E264 - 11m 23s

    The kind of deep-sea mining that we've examined this week is only legally permitted inside a country's territorial waters. The only country on earth to allow it so far is Papua New Guinea. Videographer Edward Kiernan and special correspondent Willem Marx report on how difficult it is for the impoverished Pacific nation to monitor deep-sea mining activities.

  • Hezbollah leader says Israel crossed a line and vows revenge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hezbollah leader says Israel crossed a line and vows revenge

    S2024 E264 - 3m 25s

    The leader of Hezbollah says they will exact revenge on Israel for two days of attacks that killed dozens and wounded thousands. The News Hour is told that Israeli officials notified their U.S. counterparts they planted explosives in the pagers and walkie-talkies that exploded this week. Now, Israel is bracing for retaliation. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing.

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