PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News Hour - Full Show

Listen to the complete PBS News Hour, specially formatted as a podcast. Published each night by 9 p.m., our full show includes every news segment, every interview, and every bit of analysis as our television broadcast. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Episodes

February 20, 2026
Friday on the News Hour, after the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's global tariffs, he pledges to keep most of them in place through other means. In the midst of a military buildup, the U.S. considers a limited strike on Iran, but many fear this could lead to an all-out war. Plus, the EPA loosens restrictions on coal-burning power plants, allowing emissions of hazardous pollutants. PBS News is supported by - https://www...
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The U.S.-China relationship affects national security and our pocketbooks. They are the world's most advanced militaries and largest economies. Now, China's increasingly authoritarian leadership is purging officials while portraying itself as more reliable than the U.S. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Kurt Campbell, Randall Schriver, Yun Sun and Mchael Swaine.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.o...
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This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Stanford University's Euan Ashley. He's a professor of genomics and cardiovascular medicine and is part of a team trying to understand, at the very molecular level, how exercise changes our bodies, and why. PBS News is supported by - https://ww...
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Thursday on the News Hour, former Prince Andrew is arrested as part of the widening global fallout related to Jeffrey Epstein. Nations pledge billions of dollars to President Trump's so-called Board of Peace that promises to rebuild war-torn Gaza. Plus, South Korea's former president is handed a life sentence for imposing martial law. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
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Wednesday on the News Hour, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a landmark trial on the addictive nature of social media, we hear from a parent about the risks to kids. The U.S. says it will further reduce its troop presence in Syria after fighting ISIS there for the last decade. Plus, the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities creates uncertainties for teachers and students. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs....
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Tuesday on the News Hour, how the Trump administration is not only changing recommendations for existing vaccines, but also creating barriers to developing new ones. Repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure leave millions to face cold temperatures without power. Plus, remembering civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who spent decades advocating for the poor and confronting injustice. PBS News is supported by - https://www...
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Monday on the News Hour, Secretary of State Rubio gives Hungary's far-right prime minister a re-election boost, just days after trying to smooth over relations with other European allies. The Justice Department gives its reasoning for how it redacted the Epstein files. Plus, the partial government shutdown over Homeland Security funding drags on with no end in sight. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fun...
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"What would Lincoln do?" Author and historian Matthew Pinsker's substack uses this question as a framework to explore modern politics. He talks with Geoff Bennett about his latest book, "Boss Lincoln," which examines how Lincoln still shapes our country today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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The Munich Security Conference is one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich and spoke with three leaders: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.or...
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Friday on the News Hour, with the U.S. no longer seen by some as a dependable ally, European nations warn of the urgent need to protect themselves. U.S. citizens detained by immigration officers speak out about their treatment as some lawmakers push to rein in the Department of Homeland Security. Plus, humanitarian conditions worsen in Sudan, where millions are fleeing the devastating civil war. PBS News is supported by - https://w...
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The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change is impacting the Winter Olympics with Elizabeth Burakowski and Julia Kern.The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons mod...
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Thursday on the News Hour, immigration operations are set to draw down in Minnesota after months of protests and the killing of two U.S. citizens. The Trump administration rolls back landmark climate policy, including greenhouse gas regulations. Plus, world leaders prepare to meet in Germany amid strained transatlantic relations following Trump's efforts to annex Greenland. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ab...
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Wednesday on the News Hour, a sudden closure of El Paso's airspace leads to confusion and security concerns. A delayed report shows stronger-than-expected hiring last month, but newly revised numbers inject more uncertainty into the jobs market. Plus, Judy Woodruff explores Boston's patriotic past and its struggles to live up to its founding principles. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted o...
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Tuesday on the News Hour, the fallout from the Epstein files grows as members of Congress accuse the Justice Department of inappropriate redactions. Top homeland security officials remain defiant in the face of questions about the deaths of two U.S. citizens during Trump's immigration crackdown. Plus, new details emerge about why FBI agents raided a Georgia elections office. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/a...
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Monday on the News Hour, global fallout from the Epstein files widens as his accomplice pleads the Fifth before Congress. The surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota leads many residents to forego vital health care for fear of being detained. Plus, a reporter who gained access to a Texas migrant detention facility details the experiences of children and families there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/a...
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American-led diplomacy restarts as the war in Ukraine rages on and unprecedented attacks plunge Kyiv into cold and darkness. How long can Ukraine hold out? How long can Russia wage war? And why has Trump failed to find a path to peace? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Michael Kofman, Justin Logan, Angela Stent and Bill Taylor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on...
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Friday on the News Hour, the U.S. holds indirect nuclear talks with Iran amid escalating threats and a buildup of U.S. forces in the region. Mike Huckabee discusses Iran's future and the next phase in the Gaza ceasefire. The effects of the Trump administration's suspension of immigration visas for citizens from 75 countries. Plus, the athletes and games to watch at the Winter Olympics. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org...
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Americans are expected to place a record-breaking $1.7 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. With a potential casino inside every phone and computer, a rising chorus of experts who study problem gambling and addiction are ringing the alarm. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores this tidal shift in American culture with journalist Danny Funt and addiction psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Fong. PBS News is supported by - https://ww...
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Thursday on the News Hour, the showdown over Department of Homeland Security funding intensifies as Democrats make demands to rein in ICE. Measles spreads further in South Carolina in one of the biggest U.S. outbreaks in decades. How mortgages from before the 2008 financial crisis are haunting homeowners. Sudan's army breaks a yearslong siege of an embattled city and finds overwhelming suffering. PBS News is supported by - https://...
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Wednesday on the News Hour, the expiration of a nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia makes the future even more uncertain for the world's two largest nuclear arsenals. Federal agents' use of surveillance tools to track immigrants and protesters raises questions about civil liberties. Plus, a look at Stephen Miller's rise to prominence and influence on the Trump administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.o...
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