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July 26, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

July 26, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

Episodes

  • July 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2024 E208 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the News Hour, the new presidential matchup takes shape with Vice President Harris trying to rally support from key voting blocs and former President Trump sharpening his attacks. We hear how families of hostages view Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial visit to the U.S. Plus, our look at what's behind the troubling rise in suicides among young Black Americans.

  • Biden's addresses the nation after 2024 exit | PBS News Special Coverage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden's addresses the nation after 2024 exit | PBS News Special Coverage

    26m 46s

    President Joe Biden explained his decision to exit the 2024 race Wednesday in a live address from the Oval Office. Biden spoke about how it was time to "pass the torch to a new generation," and the opportunity he saw to unite his party in the name of democracy. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host special coverage with Correspondent Laura Barrón-López and strategists Kevin Madden and Guy Cecil.

  • Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning

    1h 36m

    Forty million people depend on the Colorado River for water, but that vital resource is in peril. On July 24, 2024, PBS News science correspondent Miles O’Brien hosted “Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning,” that examined the challenges facing the Colorado River and those who rely on it.

  • July 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E204 - 26m 44s

    Sunday on PBS News Weekend, President Biden drops out of the presidential race amid growing concerns from those in his own party and beyond. As Democrats look ahead to picking a new candidate, how will they navigate election law? Plus, Judy Woodruff reflects on this remarkable moment in American history.

  • July 20, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 20, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    S2024 E203 - 26m 45s

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, why some Middle East nations are taking steps to normalize relations with Syria. Then, why some conservative politicians are taking aim at divorce. Plus, with a spotlight on border security this election year, we look at the dangerous path some migrants are taking to enter the United States.

  • July 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2024 E202 - 57m 46s

    Friday on the News Hour, a major tech outage linked to a faulty cyber security update sparks disruptions worldwide. Former President Trump lays out his vision for another term, promising to crack down on illegal immigration and reverse climate initiatives. Plus, more Democratic lawmakers join the growing chorus calling on President Biden to exit the race for the White House.

  • July 18, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 18, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2024 E201 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the News Hour, all eyes are on the Republican convention where former President Donald Trump will make his first public speech since the assassination attempt. President Biden isolates after testing positive for COVID, the latest setback in his campaign. Plus, the Secret Service faces pressure from Republicans and Democrats over apparent failures that led up to Trump's shooting.

Extras and Features

  • 'New Cold Wars' examines U.S. struggle with China and Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'New Cold Wars' examines U.S. struggle with China and Russia

    S2024 E121 - 8m 18s

    In 1991, the Soviet Union ceased to exist, and with it the Cold War. At the same time, China was amid its rapid expansion. Now, Russia is again a principal adversary and China is a much stronger competitor. Nick Schifrin discussed the challenge presented by both nations with David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West."

  • News Wrap: At least 45 killed by flooding in western Kenya: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: At least 45 killed by flooding in western Kenya

    S2024 E121 - 4m 9s

    In our news wrap Monday, at least 45 people died in flash floods in western Kenya, Ukraine appealed for quick delivery of Western weapons as it gave more ground in the east, weekend tornadoes in Oklahomas killed four people and injured at least a hundred and the FDA will begin regulating new medical tests developed by labs to see if they work.

  • Colleges face challenge with demands for Israeli divestment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Colleges face challenge with demands for Israeli divestment

    S2024 E121 - 8m 9s

    Protests show no signs of letting up and universities are handling their respective situations differently. Columbia University warned of mass temporary suspensions, state troopers were called in at Texas and nearly 300 people were arrested at other schools over the weekend. Geoff Bennett has perspectives from student protesters and discusses their demands of divestment with Charlie Eaton.

  • 'Tiny Desk' host reveals what's next for the popular series: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'Tiny Desk' host reveals what's next for the popular series

    S2024 E121 - 7m 42s

    It’s a Tiny Desk that’s become a huge draw for some of the world’s most famous musicians. Geoff Bennett spoke with the new host of the long-running NPR concert series about why this unique format continues to resonate with so many. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • India accused of trying to kill Sikh activists in U.S.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    India accused of trying to kill Sikh activists in U.S.

    S2024 E121 - 6m 26s

    India has seen its stature grow on the world stage. Led by populist Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the world’s biggest democracy has grown its economy and its geopolitical influence. But an investigation by The Washington Post adds new evidence to allegations that India is trying to murder some of its critics, even on American soil. William Brangham discussed the report with Greg Miller.

  • Cartier mishap helps man snag $28,000 earrings for $28: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cartier mishap helps man snag $28,000 earrings for $28

    S2024 E121 - 2m 11s

    The words Cartier and deal are rarely said in the same breath. But the legendary French jeweler has been forced to extend an enormous discount to a Mexican man after he claimed an error allowed him to buy two pairs of earrings for $28 that were supposed to sell for nearly $28,000. Leyla Hayes of Independent Television News reports.

  • How to tell fact from fiction with gut health advice: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to tell fact from fiction with gut health advice

    S2024 E120 - 5m 8s

    Data shows that cases of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer are on the rise. At the same time, social media is inundated with ads and influencers touting products that promise to boost what’s broadly called “gut health.” How do we separate the facts from the fads? Dr. Shazia Siddique, an assistant professor of gastroenterology at the University of Pennsylvania, joins John Yang to discuss.

  • A look at NASA’s new images of Io, Jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A look at NASA’s new images of Io, Jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’

    S2024 E120 - 1m 31s

    New research is revealing the secrets of Io, the mysterious volcanic moon of Jupiter. Four centuries after Galileo discovered Io in 1610, NASA sent a spacecraft called Juno on a five-year mission to Jupiter and its moons. Last week, NASA released animated artists’ conceptions of Io based on data Juno collected during two flybys. John Yang reports.

  • Hard-hit cocoa harvests cause chocolate prices to soar: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hard-hit cocoa harvests cause chocolate prices to soar

    S2024 E120 - 6m 45s

    If you’ve shopped for chocolate recently, you may have noticed your favorite items are either smaller or more expensive, or sometimes both. The price of cocoa — the key ingredient in chocolate — is the highest it’s ever been after nearly doubling in the last four months. As Ali Rogin reports, this worldwide shortage has been years in the making.

  • How a super-active sun can affect electronics on Earth: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How a super-active sun can affect electronics on Earth

    S2024 E120 - 6m 48s

    To most people, the sun is a steady, never-changing source of heat and light. But to scientists, it’s a dynamic star, constantly in flux, sending energy out into space. Experts say the sun is now in its most active period in two decades, causing potential disruptions to radio and satellite communications. John Yang speaks with Bill Murtagh of NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center to learn more.

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