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 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
June 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court issues a series of major rulings with far-reaching implications for presidential power and the future of elections. Rescue efforts in Venezuela grow increasingly desperate as the death toll rises and another aftershock rattles the country. Plus, a new report finds the American dream slipping out of reach for many DACA recipients. PBS News is supported by
June 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, emergency workers and civilians rush to find survivors in the rubble after two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine strongly criticizes the Supreme Court ruling to let the Trump administration end temporary protected status for migrants fleeing violence. Plus, a new opera celebrates the resilience and richness of the Black American experience.
How the Iran war and peace talks are straining the U.S.-Israel alliance
Four months ago, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war with a level of military and political integration rarely seen in history. But the U.S. is now unilaterally negotiating a memorandum of understanding with Iran. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance with former Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog, Danielle Pletka and Aaron David Miller. PBS Ne
Screens are virtually inescapable. What are they doing to our health?
They're in our pockets, workplaces, homes and schools — screens are everywhere. Americans are spending more than seven hours a day looking at screens. What is this doing to our well being? And does all this screen time affect different generations differently? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we know and don't know with researchers Kostadin Kushlev and Courtney K. Blackwell. PBS N
June 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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June 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump ratchets up tensions with Senate Republicans after abruptly canceling plans to sign a landmark housing affordability bill. The Democratic Party's progressive wing wins a series of high-profile primaries, signaling the mood of some voters ahead of the midterms. Plus, we speak to Walter Isaacson about what he calls "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written." PBS
June 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, despite Tehran's denials, the U.S. insists Iran has fully agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into their country. A decade after Brexit, the United Kingdom takes stock of its vote to break from the European Union. Plus, how major changes to federal student loans could reshape repayment for millions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fund
June 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, the U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Iran as Vance says Tehran will allow U.N. nuclear inspectors back into the country. A look at the U.K.'s uncertain political future after Starmer resigns as prime minister. The life and legacy of the late Fed Chair Alan Greenspan. Plus, the scientist and his family who've been tracking melting glaciers for nearly half a century. PBS
June 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire, but not before a heavy bombardment killed dozens in Lebanon, and delayed negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Why breakthrough weight loss drugs might have other potential health benefits, including a reduction in cancer risks. Plus, the Obama Center opens to the public and offers a new vision for presidential legacies.
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Why some Russians are breaking with Putin as Ukraine war drags on
Russian President Vladimir Putin's iron grip on power is being challenged by the war in Ukraine and his government's authoritarian crackdowns. He finds himself in unfamiliar political territory, questioned by some of the country's elite and embarrassed by Ukraine's strikes into Russian cities. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the state of Russian politics with Arkady Ostrovsky. PBS
The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men
While most scientific research has focused on men, when it comes to parenthood, it's all about mothers. But new research shows that men undergo profound changes biologically and psychologically when they become fathers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the surprising science of "Dad Brain" with Darby Saxbe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted o
June 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, the U.S. lifts its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a pathway to a peace deal. A new Tennessee law requires children's immigration status to be reported to ICE if they're receiving government-funded medical services. Plus, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber on the success of a reimagined "Cats" musical and the evolution of his illustrious career.
June 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, after days of questions, officials read aloud the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump derails the confirmation process for his own director of national intelligence to pressure Congress to bend to his political will. Plus, the story of one woman whose own pregnancy changed how she sees abortion.
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Listen Again: Dave Chappelle on Trump and the importance of comedy
We're revisiting our episode with comedian Dave Chappelle, who sat 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 aca
June 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, the questions surrounding the still murky agreement between the U.S. and Iran. As President Trump's Justice Department targets more of his political enemies, former federal attorneys speak out about how this administration has transformed the DOJ. Plus, the U.S. has seen a decline in cancer rates, but diagnoses in Iowa are on the rise. PBS News is supported by - https://w
June 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, President Trump arrives in Europe for the G7 summit after agreeing to an initial deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We look at how Israelis view the latest deal and the road to curtailing the Iranian nuclear threat. Plus, summer is underway with record-breaking heat and a newly approved ingredient for sunscreen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/ne
June 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News hour, an agreement with Iran seems to be on the horizon, but uncertainty remains about what's actually in the deal and whether it will lead to the end of the war. The White House is set for Sunday's cage fight, an event decades in the making for President Trump and the UFC. Plus, Bruce Springsteen reflects on 60 years of performance and protest. PBS News is supported by - https:
How Iran's 'Stolen Revolution' failed to live up to its promise
Many supporters of Iran's revolution believed some form of democracy should govern the country. But over the decades, the Islamic Republic's radical religious rulers have launched brutal crackdowns on social justice and political freedom. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how the 1979 revolution failed to live up to its promise with Yeganeh Torbati and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin. PBS New
Why communities are revolting against data centers
Artificial intelligence data centers are popping up across America, spurring fierce backlash because of their need for huge amounts of water and power. Is the AI revolution worth the price communities are paying? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the impact of data centers with Michael Webber, author of "Power Trip: The Story of Energy," which was also made into a series on PBS. PBS New
June 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump calls off a third night of strikes against Iran, citing progress on peace negotiations. Protests flare in Albania against a bid by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to build a luxury resort on a protected island. Plus, SpaceX goes public, the first of three AI-driven companies launching massive IPOs this year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/n
June 10, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, the U.S. launches new strikes against Iran after President Trump accused it of dragging its feet on negotiations to end the war. As the conflict goes on, prices at home rise at their fastest rate in three years. Plus, Judy Woodruff explores whether the United States was founded as a Christian nation and what "one nation under God" means for Americans today. PBS News is
June 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. retaliates against Iran after an American helicopter is downed. Maine's turbulent primary race sets up a general election with major implications. Plus, the world's largest hunger crisis worsens in Sudan, where a civil war now entering its fourth year has already left resources in short supply.
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June 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, Israel and Iran halt their attacks after a series of strikes threatened to reignite the war and upend U.S. peace efforts. As California counts primary ballots, the dayslong process is leading to unfounded claims of election fraud, including from Trump. Plus, millions of families lose food assistance as Republicans' signature legislation is enacted across the country. PBS N
June 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the U.S. economy makes solid job gains despite strain from the Iran war. Oil supplies dwindle as the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed. Putin rejects Ukraine's call for face-to-face talks. An art exhibit shines a light on the role women have played in shaping technologies that power modern life. Plus, how one chef is teaching people how to eat well on a $5 budget. PBS
