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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How a thriving habitat for puffins was restored in Maine
S2025 E251 - 8m 48s
Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide a crucial nesting habitat for these seabirds and a place for them to thrive. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien traveled to the colony for our series, Tipping Point.
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Hyundai ICE raid highlights focus on worksites
S2025 E251 - 5m 23s
The Supreme Court ruled that sweeping immigration raids in California can continue, lifting a lower court ruling. It follows a raid at a car manufacturing plant in Georgia that led to nearly 500 arrests. That raid by ICE at a Hyundai facility marked the largest single-site raid this country has ever seen. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jasmine Garsd of NPR.
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Legal scholar analyzes rulings on Trump’s immigration agenda
S2025 E251 - 5m 42s
For a legal perspective on new developments regarding President Trump’s immigration agenda, Geoff Bennett spoke with William Banks, professor emeritus of law at Syracuse University.
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Israel targets high-rises, Trump gives Hamas 'last warning'
S2025 E251 - 4m 19s
A terrorist attack killed six Israelis and wounded more than 20 at a bus stop in Jerusalem. Israel raided the West Bank town where it says the gunmen came from. At the same time, Israel's military is assaulting Gaza City, destroying high-rise buildings as the U.S. gives Hamas an ultimatum to accept a new ceasefire proposal. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Alcaraz and Sabalenka make history with U.S. Open victories
S2025 E251 - 5m 11s
Three years after becoming the youngest No. 1 player in history, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reclaimed that title after winning the U.S. Open in a four-set match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus became the first woman to win back-to-back singles titles at the U.S. Open since Serena Williams. Geoff Bennett recapped it all with Patrick McEnroe.
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Pediatricians concerned as Florida targets vaccine mandates
S2025 E251 - 6m 36s
Health officials in Florida are moving to end many school vaccination mandates, and public health experts are worried about the impact on children and whether other states may follow. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Mona Amin, a pediatrician in Florida and host of the PedsDocTalk podcast.
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Chicago braces for federal crackdown as Trump stokes tension
S2025 E250 - 6m 35s
Tensions are rising in Chicago as Trump signals that he’ll soon send troops and ICE agents to the city as part of his crackdown on crime and illegal immigration. This weekend, he posted on Truth Social, “Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” Brandis Friedman, anchor of Chicago Tonight on PBS member station WTTW, joins John Yang to discuss how residents are reacting.
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Why violent protests are sweeping across Indonesia
S2025 E250 - 6m 54s
In recent weeks, Indonesia has been rocked by massive anti-government demonstrations. The protests are led by students, workers and women’s rights groups angered by the yawning gap between Indonesia’s elites and shrinking middle class, and turned violent after a delivery driver was killed amid a police crackdown. John Yang speaks with The Economist’s Aaron Connelly about the ongoing situation.
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New book chronicles design legacy of the McKissack family
S2025 E250 - 6m 21s
For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of “The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers,” for more.
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States join forces to make their own vaccine recommendations
S2025 E249 - 6m 37s
Amid turmoil at the CDC, the debate over the federal government’s vaccine policy remains as contentious as ever. Now, some states are taking matters into their own hands, forming alliances to review scientific data and make their own vaccine recommendations. John Yang speaks with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, who is also a physician, to learn more about the states’ efforts.
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Khruangbin rises at the forefront of a new music movement
S2025 E249 - 7m 14s
In today’s pop music, vocals reign supreme. The charts are dominated by singers and rappers, but there’s an increasingly popular genre focused on more instrumental music. William Brangham catches up with Khruangbin, a Grammy-nominated Texas trio and one of the bands at the forefront of this movement.
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Federal agency that probes chemical disasters faces shutdown
S2025 E249 - 6m 44s
The U.S. Chemical Safety Hazard and Investigation Board, or CSB, investigates root causes of serious chemical accidents and makes recommendations for preventing similar events. The Trump administration wants to shut the small federal agency down, saying it duplicates the role of other agencies like the EPA and OSHA. Ali Rogin speaks with David Michaels, a former OSHA director, for more.
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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