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
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
June 4, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans in Congress push back on the Iran war and funding the White House ballroom, a new proposal could give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants if they don't align with the president's agenda and college graduates begin their job search in a world being transformed by artificial intelligence. P
June 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, Iranian strikes set Kuwait's largest airport ablaze during a fragile ceasefire with the United States, we delve into the latest results and other takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections across the country, the storied newsmagazine "60 Minutes" in turmoil after its longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired by new leadership. PBS News is supported by - https://www.p
June 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence despite having no background in intelligence. Ukraine works to gain battlefield momentum after years of stalemate against Russia. How the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is affecting colleges and students. Plus, why Sting continues to push himself in new creative directions. PB
June 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, the Justice Department hits pause on its plans for a so-called "anti-weaponization" fund for people who claimed they were unfairly targeted by past administrations, Israel launches its deepest incursion into Lebanon in decades amid talks aimed at ending the U.S.-Iran war and a new report examines just how secure the voting process is for the upcoming midterm elections. PBS
May 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, a Kenyan court blocks U.S. plans to open an Ebola quarantine facility there. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi faces Congressional scrutiny over the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein Files. Plus, a grieving father on how a family tragedy inspired him to speak out about rising antisemitism around the world. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour
May 28, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, the U.S. and Iran close in on a deal to extend the ceasefire. We report from the Strait of Hormuz for an up-close look at the embattled waterway. Stock trading tied to the president fuels accusations of corruption and profiting off the White House. Plus, Ukraine's foreign minister touts improved drone capabilities and how they could change the course of the war. PBS News
May 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, Ken Paxton's defeat of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas is the latest show of President Trump's grip on the GOP. We speak to Cuba's deputy foreign minister amid escalating threats from the White House, including an arrest warrant for the country's former leader. Plus, the search for antibiotics undergoes a dramatic transformation with the deployment of AI. PBS News i
May 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, negotiations to end the war falter as the U.S. strikes Iranian missile sites. We report from the location of a deadly attack on a school in southern Iran. The president gets his fourth checkup since returning to the White House, renewing scrutiny of his health. Plus, how artificial intelligence and interactive labs are used to help teach the next generation of nurses. PBS
May 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, the U.S. and Iran work toward a peace deal, but obstacles remain and both sides suggest a breakthrough is not imminent. Pope Leo calls for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence in a sweeping manifesto focused on the potential dangers. Plus, Judy Woodruff looks at an effort to identify the final resting places of thousands who fought in the Revolutionary War. PBS N
May 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns, the latest high-profile shakeup in the Trump administration. We look at the many causes driving a decade-long decline in students' math and reading scores. Plus, as carbon credits to offset climate change often haven't lived up to their promise, some groups are now trying to change that. PBS News is supported by - h
Is it time for the U.S. to reassess its Iran strategy?
With talks stalled and Iran maintaining its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is weighing whether to restart the war. Strikes failed to eliminate Iran's regime or destroy its military and nuclear capabilities, so is it time for the U.S. to reassess its strategy? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses this with Sina Azodi, Justin Logan, Firas Maksad and Danielle Pletka.
Exploring the questions surrounding UAPs and the search for extraterrestrial life
Unexplained sightings have appeared in our skies for years, and now the U.S. government has started releasing declassified files about what we used to call UFOs. What explains these phenomena, and what do we know about life beyond Earth? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do know, and what we don't, with Leslie Kean and Garrett Graff, two authors who've studied this topic deeply.
May 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, some congressional Republicans show a willingness to break with President Trump over concerns about funding for his proposed ballroom and "anti-weaponization fund." The Democratic Party releases the long-awaited autopsy report of its 2024 election defeat. Plus, New Mexico's secretary of state discusses a new law barring armed federal personnel from polling places. PBS Ne
May 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, the Justice Department indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the latest escalation of tensions with the island nation. Another Congressman who stood up to Donald Trump is ousted, underscoring the president's hold on the Republican Party. Plus, Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in China, cementing their alliance a week after President Trump's visit. PBS News is sup
May 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, authorities work to establish a motive in the fatal shooting at a San Diego Islamic Center that's being investigated as a hate crime. The Trump administration seeks to roll back regulations on toxic forever chemicals in drinking water. Plus, the higher education landscape continues to evolve, with more colleges offering students the chance to graduate in three years. PBS
The young adult author who thinks kids have 'lost the right to be young'
Soman Chainani's young adult novel series, "The School for Good & Evil," has sold more than 4.5 million copies around the globe and became a hugely popular Netflix movie. In the latest episode of Settle In, he joins Amna Nawaz to talk about what's changing for young people right now — and how to engage them in both reading and the political process. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.or
May 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, San Diego police respond to a shooting at an Islamic center that they're calling a hate crime. The DOJ creates a $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump supporters. We sit down with former FBI Director James Comey, who has been indicted for a second time. Plus, an Ebola outbreak has claimed more than a hundred lives. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/new
May 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, questions about the future of U.S.-China relations remain following the pomp and circumstance of President Trump's visit to Beijing. As Jerome Powell ends his tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve, a look at the legacy he leaves behind. Plus, artificial intelligence supercharges scams aimed at older Americans, costing seniors billions with hyper-realistic voice cloning. P
How Moscow's turbulent past shapes Putin's vision for Russia
Moscow started as a fort on a hill and has survived invasion, revolution, civil war and Soviet collapse to transform into a formidable world power. But with the limits of Russia's power tested in Ukraine, is history doomed to repeat itself? Nick Schifrin discusses how Moscow's complex past helps us understand the present with Simon Morrison, author of "A Kingdom and a Village." PBS News is support
As the Colorado River dries up, how Western states are confronting the water crisis
Roughly one in ten Americans gets their water from the Colorado River. But a worsening drought, driven in part by climate change, is drying up the river, and states are fighting over water rights. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what that means for communities and industries that depend on that water with Luke Runyon, Wade Crowfoot and Joel Ferry. PBS News is supported by - https://w
May 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, China offers President Trump a grand welcome but also a warning over support for Taiwan. A new generation of reality TV stars trying to turn on-screen fame into political power is reshaping the way campaigns are run. Plus, the expected closure of "Alligator Alcatraz" and a change in Border Patrol leadership. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/f
May 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump arrives in China for a meeting with Xi Jinping amid disputes over trade, Taiwan and the Iran war. A court overturns the double murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh. Plus, as Asian Americans remain the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S., their history and the discrimination they've endured are often overlooked. PBS News is supported by - https://
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