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  • April 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
    These are not the best of times for President Trump or his party. His boundary-pushing, foreign adventurism and bluster may make November a very difficult month for Republicans. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Annie Linskey of The Wall Street Journal, Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press, Tyler Pager of The New York Times and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez of The Atlantic to discuss this and more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    25 April 2026, 12:42 am
  • Will Congress push back as Trump tests presidential power?
    President Trump is not the first to push the boundaries of his power as commander in chief. The law on war powers gives presidents 60 days to conduct military operations without congressional approval. That timeframe for Iran is about to end. Will Congress assert power and push back? Guest moderator Lisa Desjardins discusses that with former Sen. Ben Cardin and former Rep. Connie Mack IV. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    24 April 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 24 minutes 59 seconds
    As misinformation spreads and mistrust deepens, can the U.S. handle another pandemic?
    The COVID pandemic overwhelmed our health care system and killed well over a million Americans. Fast-tracked vaccines saved millions, but missteps in the response and misinformation online have damaged trust. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the state of America's public health system and whether it's prepared for the next pandemic with Dr. Josh Sharfstein and Elizabeth Cameron. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    24 April 2026, 11:00 pm
  • April 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
    Thursday on the News Hour, tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran seizes ships and President Trump orders attacks on vessels laying mines. The federal government reclassifies marijuana, changing the way it's regulated and researched. Plus, we report from Uganda on the Trump administration's conditions for foreign aid and the potentially drastic impacts on disease prevention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    23 April 2026, 11:19 pm
  • April 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
    Wednesday on the News Hour, Iran attacks multiple ships near the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to end the war and reopen the crucial shipping lane. Health Secretary Kennedy defends his controversial changes, including to vaccine recommendations. Plus, we report from Uganda on the spike in disease-related deaths after the Trump administration slashed aid to countries around the world. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    22 April 2026, 11:46 pm
  • April 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
    Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran and keeps the naval blockade in place as the two sides remain far apart on terms for ending the war. Trump's pick to head the Federal Reserve faces a roadblock to Senate confirmation. Plus, we examine the growing divide on reproductive rights between men and women, especially among younger generations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    21 April 2026, 11:45 pm
  • 33 minutes 6 seconds
    Dave Chappelle on the importance of comedy and journalism
    Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn't regret his controversial decision to perform last year in Saudi Arabia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    21 April 2026, 3:19 pm
  • April 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
    Monday on the News Hour, a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran hangs in limbo after the U.S. attacked and boarded an Iranian ship as part of its naval blockade. Eight children are killed in a Louisiana shooting. Plus, we examine how a Virginia ballot measure aims to counter Republican redistricting efforts and shift the balance of power in Congress. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    21 April 2026, 12:11 am
  • April 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
    Friday on the News Hour, the ceasefire holds in Lebanon, but questions remain about the future of the wider war as Iran claims it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Americans' overall health faces an uncertain future as the cost of care rises. Plus, a former Kennedy Center staffer speaks out about what he calls the chaos and cronyism at the institution after President Trump took control. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    17 April 2026, 11:31 pm
  • 24 minutes 35 seconds
    Vance faces first global test as U.S. negotiator with Iran
    Vice President JD Vance makes his first major foray onto the world stage as America's top negotiator with Iran. He's the most prominent isolationist in the Trump administration and his assignment puts him front and center on an issue with enormous consequences. Compass Points guest moderator Lisa Desjardins discusses more with Heather Conley, Matthew Kroenig, Curt Mills and Jeffrey Rathke. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    17 April 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 24 minutes 41 seconds
    A look at 'super agers' and the science behind longer, sharper lives
    For thousands of years, humans have tried to avoid growing old. Billions are spent every year on potions and procedures to make us look younger, feel younger and think younger. It's a hugely profitable, but ultimately fruitless hunt. But science has started to zero in on some proven techniques. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Dr. Eric Topol and Dr. Sandra Weintraub. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
    17 April 2026, 11:00 pm
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