December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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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.
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November 9, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E313 - 26m 45s
November 9, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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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.
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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.
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November 6, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E310 - 57m 46s
November 6, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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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
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New book explores how colleges are encouraging free speech
S2025 E273 - 8m 25s
In his second term, President Trump has waged an all-out war on higher education. But a new book by Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber argues that despite criticism, colleges and universities are meeting the moment when it comes to permitting free speech on campus. Geoff Bennett sat down with Eisgruber to discuss “Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right.”
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Why health care is a sticking point in shutdown negotiations
S2025 E272 - 6m 16s
Millions of Americans who rely on health plans under the Affordable Care Act could see their premiums increase if Congress doesn’t expand key tax credits. Some could lose their insurance altogether. William Brangham discussed what this means for coverage and costs with Cynthia Cox of KFF.
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What's in the Trump-Netanyahu proposal to end the Gaza war
S2025 E272 - 5m 34s
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a plan to end the war in Gaza. But Hamas has yet to agree, and there are questions about its implementation. Nick Schifrin reports.
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In aftermath of church attack, investigators seek motive
S2025 E272 - 3m 15s
Police in Michigan say everyone is accounted for after a gunman killed four congregants at a Mormon church south of Flint. Eight others were injured, some during the aftermath when the shooter set the church on fire. More than 100 federal officials are involved in the investigation and they say the motive has yet to be confirmed. Deema Zein reports.
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Government shutdown appears unavoidable
S2025 E272 - 5m 58s
A federal government shutdown in less than a day and a half appears unavoidable after a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle failed to produce a deal. White House correspondent Liz Landers and congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins report on the impasse.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Democrats are negotiating
S2025 E272 - 7m 17s
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 the looming government shutdown and President Trump’s expanding use of executive power.
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How artists and musicians are responding to Trump's 2nd term
S2025 E272 - 9m 19s
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen publicly blasted President Trump and his policies, saying “we’re living through particularly dangerous times." As Trump increasingly targets the arts, artists are faced with the question of whether to speak out or keep their heads down. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage.
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Mideast experts analyze viability of Gaza peace proposal
S2025 E272 - 7m 45s
To discuss President Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to end the war in Gaza, Amna Nawaz spoke with David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Hussein Ibish of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.
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Public transit systems in crisis amid funding shortfalls
S2025 E271 - 5m 46s
A shortfall in federal funding is threatening public transportation systems across the country. As pandemic-era government support runs out and with inflation added to the mix, local governments are saddled with deficits, leading to reduced services and increased fares. Ali Rogin speaks with Philip Plotch, principal researcher and senior fellow at the Eno Center for Transportation, for more.
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Federal workers fear layoffs as government shutdown looms
S2025 E271 - 5m 49s
The battle lines are drawn for Monday’s high-stakes Oval Office meeting between Trump and bipartisan congressional leaders, one day before the deadline to avert a government shutdown. Adding to the uncertainty are the Trump administration’s plans to use a shutdown to fire more federal workers. John Yang speaks with Eric Katz, who covers federal agencies for Government Executive, for more.
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Why renters are on the rise in the suburbs of major cities
S2025 E271 - 4m 59s
As the cost of homeownership soars across the country, renting has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative — not just in cities, but in suburbs, too. John Yang speaks with Doug Ressler, manager of business intelligence at Yardi Matrix, to learn more.
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Jahri’s World creator makes music for neurodivergent kids
S2025 E271 - 3m 49s
In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry Turner, for more.
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