July 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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.
Episodes
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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.
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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.
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July 24, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E207 - 56m 45s
July 24, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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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.
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July 23, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E206 - 57m 46s
July 23, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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July 22, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E205 - 57m 46s
July 22, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
3h 26m
Sen. JD Vance officially joined the ticket as Vice President. Donald Trump, Jr., Peter Navarro and Rep. Nancy Mace all addressed the convention. Watch PBS News co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS News special coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
4h 14m
Following Kid Rock, Hulk Hogan, and Eric Trump, Donald Trump took the stage and delivered a 90 minute acceptance speech on the final night of the Republican National Convention. Watch PBS News co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host PBS News special coverage.
Extras and Features
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How Nikki Haley voters are responding to GOP's unity message
S2024 E201 - 4m 8s
Former President Donald Trump says he’s planning to deliver a message of unity as he accepts the GOP nomination Thursday night. But will the Republican voters who supported Nikki Haley in the primary be persuaded? We asked Haley voters who took part in focus groups that question. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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Republican Party born in Wisconsin at a time of divisiveness
S2024 E201 - 4m 3s
It’s been a convention unlike any other with the assassination attempt against former President Trump lingering over the week. But this moment is just the latest on the long timeline of the Republican Party. Lisa Desjardins looks at the birth of the GOP in the years before the Civil War.
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Intersection of faith, politics key theme at GOP convention
S2024 E201 - 4m 30s
The intersection of faith and politics has been a central message heard this week at the Republican National Convention. It's also something Judy Woodruff has been following closely as part of her America at a Crossroads series. She joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
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Cole expects 'robust use of executive power' if Trump wins
S2024 E201 - 8m 19s
Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma is serving his 11th term in Congress and has seen a lot of changes in the Republican Party during his 21 years in Washington. Geoff Bennett spoke with Cole about how the Trump-Vance ticket will affect down-ballot races.
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Trump to accept nomination days after assassination attempt
S2024 E201 - 10m 15s
Donald Trump is set to accept his party’s nomination for president in his first public remarks since the attempt on his life. Trump will wrap up a convention week featuring a united Republican Party that’s spent days reminding voters about Trump’s vision for America. It comes as Democrats are facing an array of questions about the top of their ticket. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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News Wrap: Netanyahu makes surprise visit to Gaza
S2024 E201 - 6m 56s
In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made a surprise visit to Gaza days ahead of his high-stakes trip to Washington, Ukrainian forces surrendered more frontline territory as Russian forces wage a relentless summer offensive, closing arguments in the Evan Gershkovich trial will take place Friday and new data shows 2024 has been the world's hottest year on record so far.
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Okla. Gov. Stitt says GOP is 'clearly behind Trump'
S2024 E201 - 5m 57s
Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma endorsed former President Trump after his first choice, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dropped out of the primary race earlier this year. Stitt joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett at the Republican National Convention to discuss the presidential race.
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More Democrats urge Biden to consider dropping out of race
S2024 E201 - 2m 28s
While President Biden remains off the campaign trail with COVID, the calls urging him to drop out of the presidential race are growing. Two Democratic sources confirm to the News Hour that Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries both met privately with President Biden in the last week to convey their concerns. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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JD Vance's political views and how they have shifted
S2024 E200 - 8m 23s
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is a one-time critic of former President Trump who has turned into a fierce defender. Geoff Bennett discussed Vance's views and how they've shifted with David Weigel, a national political reporter for Semafor who’s covered JD Vance for years.
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News Wrap: Tornado hits upstate New York community
S2024 E200 - 6m 44s
In our news wrap Wednesday, upstate New York is cleaning up after a tornado ripped through Oneida County, prosecutors formally appealed a federal judge's ruling to toss out Donald Trump's classified documents case, an Israeli delegation touched down in Cairo where international mediators are trying to push forward a cease-fire deal with Hamas and Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner swap.
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Fact-checking right-wing claims about election security
S2024 E200 - 7m
Speakers at the Republican convention have repeated falsehoods that Democrats are rigging the election and that non-citizens will vote in November. That claim is just one of many conspiracy theories about the security of America’s election system that are being spread in the lead up to November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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Human Rights Watch says Hamas committed war crimes on Oct. 7
S2024 E200 - 7m 4s
A new report released by Human Rights Watch concludes that Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Oct. 7 attacks last year. The report says fighters conducted a coordinated assault "designed to kill civilians and take as many hostages with them." Stephanie Sy discussed more with Ida Sawyer of Human Rights Watch.
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