December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episodes
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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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Why critics are alarmed about the influence of PragerU
S2025 E258 - 9m 20s
The rise of edutainment, the integration of entertainment with educational content, has become a billion-dollar industry. The conservative PragerU has positioned itself as a major player in this space by producing videos on a range of topics that are now showing up in more classrooms. Stephanie Sy examines what it could mean for school districts going forward and why critics are alarmed.
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What drove Gen Z protests that toppled Nepal’s government
S2025 E257 - 5m 38s
Nepal finds new calm this weekend with the appointment of an interim prime minister, following an extraordinary week of violence. More than 70 people died after anti-corruption protests led to police clashes and government buildings being set aflame. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Alex Travelli, a South Asia business correspondent for The New York Times, about the situation in Kathmandu.
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Comedians use laughter as a new tool for suicide prevention
S2025 E257 - 5m 4s
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming more than 49,000 lives in 2023 alone, according to the latest CDC data. One organization has found an unconventional tool to combat those grim numbers: laughter. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Brad Bonar Jr., founder of the 1 Degree of Separation suicide prevention program, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Life in southern Lebanon under Israeli military occupation
S2025 E257 - 7m 22s
As it intensifies its war in Gaza, Israel also remains in a simmering conflict on its northern border with Lebanon. Under a ceasefire agreement, Israel was supposed to withdraw from the area in January. But its military recently expanded its presence, saying that Hezbollah was in violation of the terms and an active threat. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports.
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New London archive celebrates David Bowie’s dazzling legacy
S2025 E257 - 2m 49s
The chameleon of rock, David Bowie, left behind a profound and colorful legacy. We zoom to London, virtually, to visit the new home for the British star’s archive that just opened this weekend.
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Extremism scholar on rhetoric’s role in political violence
S2025 E256 - 6m 49s
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. Kirk's widow Erica spoke for the first time last night, vowing that his movement will not only continue, but grow. Meanwhile, concerns about political violence and security for political figures continue to rise. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Cynthia Miller-Idriss at American University for more.
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States face hard choices after big health care funding cuts
S2025 E256 - 5m 29s
The Trump administration is planning sweeping cuts to health care funding across the country. Some of those cuts have already taken effect, while others will roll out over the next few years. KFF Health News senior health policy correspondent Stephanie Armour joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss what this means for states, which will have to shoulder more of the costs of health programs.
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'Downton Abbey' creator reflects on beloved historical drama
S2025 E256 - 8m 19s
“Downton Abbey,” the beloved historical drama of charm and wit, is coming to an end. At its peak, it drew more than 13 million viewers — the most-watched drama in PBS history. It’s going out with some flair, with the movie “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” out in theaters now. Stephanie Sy speaks with show creator Julian Fellowes for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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How NATO is responding to Russia’s drone incursion
S2025 E255 - 5m 34s
NATO launched a new plan Friday to improve its defenses along its eastern flank with Russia, after Russia’s unprecedented drone incursion into NATO member Poland earlier this week. Meanwhile, the Trump administration presented a new package of economic punishments against Russia, designed to be imposed by both the U.S. and Europe. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest developments.
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Brooks and Capehart on America’s reactions to Kirk’s killing
S2025 E255 - 10m 46s
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk and the tough questions it raises about the political environment in the country.
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How to talk with kids about violent images of Kirk’s killing
S2025 E255 - 9m 36s
The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million times on TikTok, Instagram and X. We hear from parents and teens about their concerns, and Geoff Bennett speaks with clinical psychologist Tori Cordiano for more.
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Retiree realizes lifelong dream of joining LSU marching band
S2025 E255 - 6m 50s
At 66 years old, Kent Broussard has proven it’s never too late to chase a dream. After retiring from a long career in accounting, he enrolled at Louisiana State University as a full-time student with one goal in mind: to finally earn his place in the famed Tiger Marching Band. Geoff Bennett speaks with Broussard about his journey for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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