April 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, President Trump moves forward with plans to make it easier to fire thousands of federal workers if they disagree with his policies. A lawyer for the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador speaks out about the refusals to return him to the U.S. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that could eliminate free access to dozens of preventive health care treatments.
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April 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E108 - 57m 46s
Friday on the News Hour, President Trump moves forward with plans to make it easier to fire thousands of federal workers if they disagree with his policies. A lawyer for the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador speaks out about the refusals to return him to the U.S. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that could eliminate free access to dozens of preventive health care treatments.
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April 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E107 - 57m 46s
April 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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April 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E106 - 57m 46s
April 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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April 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E105 - 57m 46s
Tuesday on the News Hour, a judge again presses the Trump administration for answers on why it hasn't tried to bring back a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The federal government freezes billions in grants to Harvard after it refuses to give in to President Trump's demands. Plus, China cuts off exports of rare earth minerals used in critical technology as the global trade war escalates.
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April 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E104 - 57m 46s
Monday on the News Hour, both President Trump and El Salvador's president indicate they have no intention of returning a man mistakenly deported. On-again, off-again tariffs on electronics imported to the U.S. from China add to the confusion for companies around the world. Plus, the scientific efforts to reduce methane emissions on cattle farms by changing the animals' diet.
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April 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E103 - 26m 44s
April 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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April 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E102 - 26m 45s
April 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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April 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E101 - 57m 46s
April 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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April 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E100 - 57m 46s
April 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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April 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E99 - 57m 46s
Wednesday on the News Hour, as President Trump hits pause on many of his tariffs, we look at the global response and how the back and forth is affecting American business and consumers. How the trade wars could affect personal finances. Plus, Judy Woodruff goes underground to explore some of the little-known and sometimes life-saving work done by government employees who are now being fired.
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April 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E98 - 57m 46s
Tuesday on the News Hour, the global economy teeters while President Trump claims his tariffs are bringing nations to the negotiating table. The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. Plus, Taiwan closely watches the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fearing China could soon attempt a similar takeover.
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April 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E97 - 56m 38s
Monday on the News Hour, President Trump holds firm to his tariffs and threatens more. We speak with business owners concerned about how the president's economic policies will affect their bottom lines. Plus, in the face of escalating threats, Taiwan works to prepare its citizens for a potential invasion by China.
Extras and Features
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on political fallout of tariffs
S2025 E97 - 9m 20s
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout from President Trump's decision to double down on his tariffs and if Democrats can capitalize on the weekend protests against Trump's policies.
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Noah Wyle on the authenticity and success of 'The Pitt'
S2025 E97 - 8m 18s
Max's medical drama The Pitt has its season finale this Thursday. The show tackles urgent issues like the impact of gun violence, hospital staffing shortages and the lasting effects of the pandemic. It has earned praise from both audiences and critics for its raw, realistic portrayal of life inside American hospitals. Geoff Bennett spoke with star Noah Wyle for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Businesses face impacts of Trump's tariff policies
S2025 E97 - 9m 11s
U.S. businesses are already facing tough challenges as a result of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. We hear from small business owners across the country about how they are being impacted, and Amna Nawaz discusses the ongoing trade war with Erin McLaughlin, senior economist at the Conference Board.
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Sports betting surge leads to harassment of college athletes
S2025 E96 - 6m 6s
According to an American Gaming Association estimate, more than $3 billion will have been bet on this year’s March Madness tournaments — more than February’s Super Bowl. The NCAA says that’s led to a distressing consequence: online abuse of players, coaches and officials by losing bettors. John Yang speaks with sports psychologist Brett Woods to learn more.
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What to know about Trump’s tariffs and globalization
S2025 E96 - 5m 31s
World leaders this weekend are trying to figure out how to respond to Trump’s steep tariffs. The White House says more than 50 countries have contacted the administration to start negotiations on the import duties. John Yang speaks with David J. Lynch, global economics correspondent for The Washington Post, about Trump’s attempt to reshape the global economy.
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Scientists work to save ocelots with fertility treatments
S2025 E96 - 2m 54s
While ocelots are widespread in South and Central America, in the United States they are on the brink of extinction. They were once overhunted for their coats, and now they face shrinking habitats. Researchers hope that the key to restoring this species can be found in fertility treatments. John Yang reports for our series, “Saving Species.”
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News Wrap: IDF changes its account of killing of Gaza medics
S2025 E96 - 2m 42s
In our news wrap Sunday, Israel’s military changed its account of the shooting deaths of 15 emergency workers in Gaza, a second unvaccinated child in Texas died of complications from measles, severe storms and floods continue to soak parts of the South and Midwest, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to St. Peter’s Square, and Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for regular season NHL goals.
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Military creates artificial reefs to protect U.S. shorelines
S2025 E96 - 5m 26s
Artificial, human-made reefs have been deployed around the country to enhance and protect coastlines. The Department of Defense is working to deploy them in waters off its coastal military bases with its “Reefense” project. Ali Rogin speaks with Catherine Campbell, who manages the program, to learn more.
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News Wrap: Senate pulls all-nighter to pass GOP budget bill
S2025 E95 - 3m 9s
In our news wrap Saturday, the Senate passed a Republican bill that advances Trump’s proposed tax and spending cuts, strong storms hammered parts of the U.S. damaged by tornadoes, a fire broke out in Myanmar following last week’s devastating earthquake, and Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record goals scored in the regular NHL season.
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How old whaling logs help scientists track climate change
S2025 E95 - 7m 29s
What can centuries-old whaling ship logs tell us about today’s extreme weather? According to scientists, the answer is a lot. They’re using the information recorded by mariners going back hundreds of years to push the frontier of modern-day climate science. Special correspondent Pamela Watts with Rhode Island PBS reports.
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Protestors across the U.S. rally against Trump’s policies
S2025 E95 - 7m 22s
People across the country and around the world turned out on Saturday for what organizers say has been the single biggest day of protests against President Trump and his second-term actions. In the U.S., more than a thousand rallies were planned in small towns and major cities from coast to coast. Ali Rogin reports on the protests and John Yang speaks with historian Beverly Gage for more.
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Are gummy vitamins as effective as vitamin pills?
S2025 E95 - 5m 39s
Making sure you get the right amount of daily vitamins can be difficult. Today, a booming multi-billion-dollar industry of gummy vitamins and supplements claims its products make it both easier and tastier. But how do they compare with traditional vitamin pills? Ali Rogin speaks with registered dietitian Shyla Davis-Cadogan to learn more.
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