PBS News Hour - Full Show
Listen to the complete PBS News Hour, specially formatted as a podcast. Published each night by 9 p.m., the full show includes every news segment, every interview, and every bit of analysis as the television broadcast. The podcast also offers individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. PBS News is supported by funders and hosted on Acast.
Episodes
July 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the Trump administration again levies tariffs on trading partners, this time claiming it's trying to combat forced labor. One month after earthquakes hit Venezuela, a look at the shift from emergency response to long-term recovery. Plus, Ukraine reinvents the war supply chain by linking soldiers with manufacturers, including volunteers making weapons with 3D printers. PBS
The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes
It was a shocking military operation that removed Venezuela's president from power, followed by a surprising declaration by President Trump that the U.S. was going to run the country. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the remote U.S. leadership and how an earthquake has exposed its flaws with William Brownfield, Rick de la Torre, Laura Cristina Dib and Andrés Martínez-Fernández. PBS
Why uterine fibroids remain misunderstood despite affecting most women
For millions of women, uterine fibroids not only cause painful symptoms, but the diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Even though most women will develop them, misconceptions remain about who gets them and how they should be treated. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores fibroids and treatment with Dr. Soyini Hawkins and Sateria Venable. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pb
July 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, Iran-backed Houthi rebels fire on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, threatening yet another crucial shipping lane and causing oil prices to spike. President Trump shies away from pressuring China over his claims of election interference. Plus, the FDA considers loosening restrictions on peptides, which have gained popularity thanks to influencers touting purported benefits.
July 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump escalates threats against Iran as the bodies of four American soldiers killed in the war are returned. The United States and Saudi Arabia agree to a deal that would let the kingdom enrich uranium for nuclear power, raising concerns about weaponization. Plus, a U.S. attorney fired after less than an hour on the job sues the Trump administration. PBS News
July 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on "The West Wing" and "Nurse Jackie." She's also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she's doing something new: looking back at her own family history. Jeffrey Brown met with Smith in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PB
July 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, President Trump vows to make Iran pay for the killing of U.S. service members. Recent fatal shootings by ICE officers prompt questions about how they're recruited and trained. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu moves to defy an order by Israel's highest court, raising concerns of a constitutional crisis ahead of upcoming elections. PBS News is supported by - https://ww
July 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, President Trump tries to sow doubt in the election process, but documents he points to as evidence fail to back up his claims. Amid widespread destruction, Gazans find a way to watch the World Cup, bringing brief moments of joy and hope. Plus, as Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" opens to rave reviews, a look at why the ancient story has enduring resonance. P
How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia's brutality in Ukraine
It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia's war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin's true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of Russia's most notorious war crimes with James Verini, author of "The Theater: Courage and Survival in the Defining Atrocity of the Ukraine War." P
What alcohol does to our bodies – and why many overlook the risks
Alcohol is a product so tightly woven into our society that we struggle to see what it's really doing to us. Despite documented links between alcohol and cancer, heart and liver disease, over half of all drinkers think their own consumption doesn't raise their risk for serious health problems. Horizons mo derator William Brangham explores more with Lev Facher, Marissa Esser and Priscilla Martinez.
July 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump is set to make election conspiracy theories a central focus of a primetime address tonight. A fact-check as he revisits the 2020 election. Smoke from wildfires in Canada blankets multiple states. Plus, state and federal lawmakers push for stronger guardrails on kids' use of artificial intelligence, but some advocates say blanket bans are missing the mark.
How conspiracy theories have shaped America
From the American Revolution to today, conspiracy theories have been part of the American story in ways that may surprise us. In this episode of Judy Woodruff's "In Pursuit of Happiness," she sits down with Jesse Walker, author of "The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory," to explore how conspiracy theories take shape -- and what they tell us about who we are.
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July 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump's nominees for Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence face contentious confirmation hearings. Reporting on the new Air Force One leads to concerns about press freedom after New York Times journalists are subpoenaed. Plus, law enforcement camera technology is helping solve crimes, but also raising questions about surveillance and privacy.
July 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, ICE suspends most vehicle stops after two fatal shootings by agents in recent days. The U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Where the war and negotiations to end the conflict go from here. Plus, we speak with one of the independent election officials President Trump fired as part of his effort to exert greater control over how elections are run. PBS
July 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, the U.S. reinstates its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after another round of strikes with Iran. South Carolina's governor selects Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out the rest of his term. We look back on the late Republican senator's life and career. Plus, the outbreak of an intestinal illness linked to certain produce is spreading. We break down what you need to know.
July 10, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, a housing affordability bill is on track to become law without the president's signature. Trump fires members of a key election commission in his latest attempt to assert control over the voting process. Plus, an ongoing drought compounds problems for farmers already suffering from a shrinking Colorado River. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fu
European officials on the challenges of navigating Trump's foreign policy
At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he's still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken and Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat. PBS
How climate change harms human health — and what can be done
From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a warming world with Victor Tsao of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and Lisa Patel of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. PBS Ne
July 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, what the latest U.S. strikes on Iran mean for efforts to negotiate an end to the war. Democrats search for a replacement Senate candidate in Maine after sexual assault allegations force Graham Platner out. Plus, we speak with potential 2028 presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel about his warning to Israel that it can no longer expect "unconditional support" from the U.S. P
How satire shaped American history
From Benjamin Franklin to The Onion, satire has long been a part of how Americans process politics and power. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks to Sophia McClennen of Penn State University and Joshua Johnson of The Onion about the history of satire and its relationship with news and democracy today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funde
July 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran over as the U.S. launches a second day of strikes, reigniting the war and prompting a spike in gas prices. An ICE agent kills a Mexican national in Houston in the latest deadly interaction with immigration enforcement. Plus, how the "Great American State Fair" politicized the nation's 250th birthday. PBS News is supported
July 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. launches new strikes against Iran as President Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey and pushes for more military spending. More Democrats call for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to step aside after he's accused of sexual assault. Plus, the Trump administration abandons a key tool for combating workplace discrimination. PBS News is supported by - https:/
July 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, can NATO allies deliver on promises to up their military spending? A call from President Trump prompts FIFA to reconsider, then reverse the suspension of a Team USA star. Plus, the White House rolls out investment accounts for children, but questions remain about who they'll benefit most. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acas
July 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, record-breaking heat bakes the central and eastern United States ahead of July Fourth celebrations. African soldiers lured by promises of high pay end up on the front lines of the war with Ukraine. One year since the deadly flood at Camp Mystic, two parents who lost their daughter remember her legacy. Plus, Judy Woodruff on the people and ideas that have shaped the U.S. PB
America's global legacy at 250
As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael Mandelbaum and Robert Zoellick examine America's global legacy and what history will teach us about President Trump's foreign policy. PBS News is supp
The unsung heroes of American innovation and ingenuity
From the light bulb to the iPhone, American inventions have rocketed around the world thanks to their innovation and ingenuity. But some American innovators, including women and people of color, have largely been overlooked. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores why America has been such fertile ground for creative minds with Sujai Shivakumar and Eric S. Hintz. PBS News is supported by - ht
July 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with a massive attack in retaliation for strikes against oil infrastructure. We speak with José Andrés about efforts to find and support Venezuelan earthquake survivors. Plus, 250 years after the Second Continental Congress declared independence, Judy Woodruff looks back on America's history from the place where it all started. PBS News i
July 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, financial disclosures show President Trump making over $2 billion since returning to office, raising major questions about conflicts of interest. Venezuela continues the recovery from two earthquakes as the hope of finding survivors fades. Plus, one year after the Trump administration closed USAID, we speak to the agency's former administrator about the consequences. PB
June 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court rules against President Trump's order ending birthright citizenship, delivering a blow to his immigration agenda. Other major rulings uphold bans on transgender athletes in women's sports and strike down long-standing campaign finance restrictions. Plus, the death toll continues to rise in Venezuela as rescue efforts fade and the crisis grows. PBS News i
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