After nearly two turbulent years, Americans send a clear message – it's time for a check on President Trump's power. But will that actually happen? And what does a Democratic-controlled Congress mean for Trump's foreign policy? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that and more with Gustau Alegret, Nadia Bilbassy-Charters, Misha Komadovsky and Willy Lowry. PBS News is supported by… Open episode →
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Friday on the News Hour, Trump picks a new chief of staff, immigration hardliner Stephen Miller, in the wake of the Democrats' landslide election. The post-election economy is bolstered by a better-than-expected jobs report, but fears over an AI bubble still weigh on Wall Street. Plus, Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton and Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms reflect on their historic victories. PBS… Open episode →
The International Space Station is 250 miles above Earth and travels at roughly 175,000 mph as it orbits our planet. Since 2000, scientists have conducted experiments on everything from cancer to botany to fundamental questions about our universe. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores life aboard the ISS with two astronauts who worked there, Karen Nyberg and Don Pettit. PBS News… Open episode →
Thursday on the News Hour, the Democratic majority in the House gives them control over powerful committees that could investigate the president's family business dealings. World leaders hold their breath as election results force President Trump to reevaluate his next move in Iran. Plus, state governments tighten their grip on what can be taught at public universities. PBS News is… Open episode →
Wednesday on the News Hour, Democrats win both chambers of Congress in a midterm election sweep. Now the task turns to governing during President Trump's last two years in office. We break down some of the key races that led to Democratic victories and the issues that drove voters to the polls. Plus, Deb Haaland on becoming the country's first… Open episode →
Tuesday on the News Hour, voters across the country head to the polls to decide control of the House and Senate in a midterm election widely seen as a referendum on President Trump and his administration. A look at the DOJ's efforts to change voter rolls and even block some results. Plus, as more Americans vote early, a new survey… Open episode →
Monday on the News Hour, with Election Day hours away, candidates are pulling out all the stops in a final push to win over voters. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on the state of the war with Russia, his relationship with President Trump and the plight of the Ukrainian people. Plus, the Trump administration plans to deport more than 100 Afghan immigrants.… Open episode →
Friday on the News Hour, Republicans continue to cry foul in Alaska's Senate race while early voting surges across the country. Six billion dollars hacked in 20 minutes, a record theft involving the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange puts investors on edge. Plus, we visit a Ukrainian village hit by a Russian drone attack, in part because of the slowdown to… Open episode →
After one of Israel's most consequential elections, the path forward for the country and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is uncertain. On a special edition of Compass Points, Nick Schifrin speaks with Netanyahu biographer and one of the sharpest analysts in Israel, Anshel Pfeffer of The Economist. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy Open episode →
Ticket prices for concerts and live events have skyrocketed, and fans are increasingly frustrated by how complex the process has become. As bots and other AI agents swarm the system and displace real fans, what can be done to protect consumers? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the Wild West of buying tickets with Brian Shearer and Ben Sisario. PBS News… Open episode →
Thursday on the News Hour, Republicans seize on a controversy in Alaska's Senate race, while Democratic surrogates push to rally voters in Georgia. We speak with a retired Israeli general to examine what that nation's election results could mean for its security and U.S. relations. Plus, Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa on how to protect democracy in the age of… Open episode →
Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor leader and civil rights icon, died Wednesday from cancer at her home in Bakersfield, California. Amna Nawaz looks back at Huerta's life and legacy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy Open episode →
Tuesday on the News Hour, as early projections show no clear winner in Israel's election, the focus turns to negotiations to form a new government. Our new poll reveals what Americans think about Trump's performance a week before the election. Plus, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library celebrates his conservation legacy with a design that reflects his commitment to the natural… Open episode →
Before D.L. Hughley became one of comedy's biggest stars, humor was his survival tactic. In this episode of Settle In, Hughley sits down with Geoff Bennett to talk about his new memoir "Charlie's Boy," a candid look at fatherhood and family trauma, and his path from South Central to the top of the entertainment industry. PBS News is supported by… Open episode →
Monday on the News Hour, candidates make their final pitch to voters with control of Congress in the balance. In a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli voters are set to cast ballots in the first election since the Oct. 7 attacks. Plus, Brazil rejects a right-wing shift and reelects its leftist leader, but his challenger refuses to concede. PBS News… Open episode →
Friday on the News Hour, the Justice Department takes unusual steps in seeking to block election results in Alaska and charging former FBI officials over the Hunter Biden investigation. Brazil prepares for a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape the country's future. Plus, millions of seniors scramble to find new health insurance after their Medicare Advantage plans shut down. PBS… Open episode →
Behind closed diplomatic doors, some of the U.S.'s closest allies view Donald Trump's America as an "unreliable boyfriend", a "security threat," and open to corruption. A Canadian official warns that the world's disappointment with the U.S. will have long-lasting consequences. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister of Canada. PBS News is… Open episode →
October 24, 2026 Two doctors offer new ideas to prevent gun violence in America
America has an epidemic of gun violence that claims over 120 people every day. The country has debated what to do about this for years, but little has changed. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores gun safety and public health with Dr. Sandy McKay and Dr. Joseph Sakran, two experts with prevention ideas they argue every American can get behind. PBS… Open episode →
Thursday on the News Hour, the Justice Department is notifying local election officials which counties it plans to monitor, raising concerns of potential interference. From Lockheed Martin's factories to Ukraine, a look at the effort to build defensive missiles faster. Plus, federal education grants can now be used for short-term vocational training, but will the programs live up to their… Open episode →
October 22, 2026 October 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, Russia releases an imprisoned American and agrees to resume negotiations to end its war in Ukraine. How Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has gained such power over U.S. security interests. Plus, abortion rights are on the ballot in Idaho, where the state's near-total ban has dramatically reshaped reproductive health care. PBS News is supported… Open episode →
October 21, 2026 October 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets with U.S. and European officials as tensions with President Trump persist. Trump rallies voters in Kansas, a traditionally Republican state where the midterm battle has become surprisingly competitive. Plus, election officials in Pennsylvania work to build trust in the voting process and ensure every ballot is counted. PBS News is supported… Open episode →
October 20, 2026 October 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, Ukraine and Russia trade attacks as President Trump's rift with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy widens. Years of economic uncertainty have put affordability at the center of Ohio's closely contested races for Senate and governor. Plus, a look at the emerging electric technology poised to transform aviation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on… Open episode →
October 17, 2026 October 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the latest on the investigation into a deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon, that killed three children and a teacher. A tight Senate race sends President Trump to Alaska before the midterm elections. Plus, Kerry Kennedy reflects on her mother's devotion to family and human rights, and weighs in on recent political controversies involving… Open episode →
Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados, authors of "The Havana Syndrome: Secret Weapons, a Government Cover-Up, and the Greatest Spy Mystery of Our Time."… Open episode →
October 17, 2026 The hopes and risks of bringing humanoid robots into our homes
Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with Aaron Ames of the California Institute of Technology. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy Open episode →
October 16, 2026 October 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, Russia bombards Ukraine with hundreds of drones and Ukraine responds, defying President Trump's demand of an energy ceasefire. A measles outbreak gripping Pennsylvania claims more lives despite public officials' calls to get vaccinated. Plus, we examine the wider effects on students and higher education when small liberal arts colleges shut down. PBS News is supported… Open episode →
October 15, 2026 October 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, rising gas prices drive inflation higher, adding to Americans' concerns in the final inflation report before the midterms. Ukraine accuses Elon Musk of restricting his Starlink internet systems and undermining troops on the frontline against Russia. Plus, Judy Woodruff explores how immigration and the policies governing it have evolved throughout American history. PBS News is… Open episode →
October 14, 2026 October 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. ambassador to Greece is forced out as a new press secretary starts at the White House. The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels escalates with new strikes on oil facilities. The Vatican announces Pope Leo has lung cancer. Plus, we check in with a 96-year-old grandmother traveling the world with her… Open episode →
October 13, 2026 October 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, federal agents search the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, raising questions ahead of the midterms. Ukraine disputes President Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire, as pressure mounts to reverse a diesel deal with Russia. Plus, while the economy remains the top issue for most of the country, Arizona voters focus on access to water… Open episode →
October 10, 2026 October 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the Gulf Coast braces for impact as Hurricane Isaias threatens communities from Mississippi to Florida. Outrage in New York after an ICE agent shot and wounded a man during an immigration operation, with his 5-year-old son in the car. Plus, how local officials are testing their voting machines to ensure the integrity of upcoming elections.… Open episode →
