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Listen to the complete PBS News Hour, specially formatted as a podcast. Published each night by 9 p.m., our full show includes every news segment, every interview, and every bit of analysis as our television broadcast. Is this not what you're looking...

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Listen to the complete PBS News Hour, specially formatted as a podcast. Published each night by 9 p.m., our full show includes every news segment, every interview, and every bit of analysis as our television broadcast. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Episodes
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April 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/17/2026
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

Duration:00:53:49

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Vance faces first global test as U.S. negotiator with Iran

4/17/2026
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

Duration:00:24:35

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A look at 'super agers' and the science behind longer, sharper lives

4/17/2026
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

Duration:00:24:41

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April 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/16/2026
Thursday on the News Hour, Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, but will Hezbollah abide by a truce it didn't negotiate? As White House budget director Russell Vought testifies before Congress, we check in on his efforts to implement Project 2025. Plus, a look at the Trump family's business dealings during this administration, the profits they've made and the ethics in question. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:02

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April 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/15/2026
Wednesday on the News Hour, diplomats lay the groundwork for a new round of talks between the U.S. and Iran as Americans' appetite for a prolonged conflict grows thin. A jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation monopolized the market and gouged ticket prices. Plus, Judy Woodruff looks into how and why the long tradition of volunteering took root in the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:54:15

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April 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/14/2026
Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. facilitates peace talks between Israel and Lebanon in hopes of finding a solution to the decades-old conflict reignited by the war with Iran. The resignations of two congressmen over separate sexual misconduct allegations spark broader ethics concerns. Plus, a study shows how the Trump administration has cut legal immigration much more than illegal immigration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:57:18

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April 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/13/2026
Monday on the News Hour, as the United States blockades Iran's ports after the first round of peace talks fails, we look at how the move is likely to affect negotiations and gas prices. Hungary's longtime leader, and Trump ally, Viktor Orbán, is defeated in a landslide election. Plus, President Trump picks a fight with Pope Leo, who says he won't back down from speaking out against war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:54:33

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April 10, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/10/2026
Friday on the News Hour, talks between the U.S. and Iran that could lead to a permanent end to the war come at a crucial moment in the region. Hungarians prepare to vote in an election that could end Viktor Orbán's grip on power and dramatically change the political landscape in Europe. Plus, the causes and potential effects of the decline in birth rates and overall population in the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:56

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Can the U.S. and Iran turn the temporary ceasefire into long-term peace?

4/10/2026
President Trump finds an off-ramp to the five-week war in Iran, but at what cost? He began the week threatening Iran's "whole civilization." But when Pakistan presented a plan to temporarily halt hostilities, Trump embraced it. Can the U.S. and Iran make a long-term deal? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Danielle Pletka, Dana Stroul, Ray Takeyh and Alex Vatanka. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:24:19

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Will more Americans embrace renewable energy after the latest oil price surge?

4/10/2026
As the impact from the war in Iran grinds on, Americans are feeling it at the gas station. Evangelists for clean energy say the oil shock is an opportunity to embrace the transition to renewable power like wind and solar. With energy prices on the rise, Horizons moderator William Brangham explores if Americans are open to a new way of powering our world with Bill McKibben and Jigar Shah. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:24:38

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April 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/9/2026
Thursday on the News Hour, the fragile U.S.-Iran truce is holding as Israel signals readiness for direct talks with Lebanon. A new high-powered artificial intelligence model raises major concerns about the potential dangers of this technology falling into the wrong hands. Plus, Ukraine's military faces a growing problem of desertion from battlefield fatigue after years of fighting off Russia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:18

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Israelis mark Passover in shadow of war: 'We cannot celebrate together'

4/9/2026
This year, Easter and Passover coincided, not only with each other, but with the war in Iran. That led to subdued holidays in Israel. Gatherings were restricted in size, and access to Jerusalem was severely limited. Producer Karl Bostic and Nick Schifrin report on Passover under fire in Israel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:05:11

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April 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/8/2026
Wednesday on the News Hour, confusion and tension are growing around the Strait of Hormuz hours into a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. We speak to the partner of a man detained by immigration authorities on his way to see his prematurely born baby in the hospital. Plus, Portland's first-of-its-kind climate fund faces growing debate over how the money should be spent. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:31

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April 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/7/2026
Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump extends his self-imposed deadline after threatening to wipe out Iran's entire civilization. The civilian death toll rises in Lebanon, a country caught up in the wider war as Israel expands its airstrikes and ground operations. Plus, women in the U.S. struggle to obtain treatment for menopause symptoms after a change in FDA labeling. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:09

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Patrick Radden Keefe on finding great stories

4/7/2026
Award-winning New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind best sellers like "Say Nothing" and "Empire of Pain." His latest book, "London Falling," is a deep dive into the mysterious death of a teenager – and the secret life that came to light after he was gone. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:52:16

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April 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/6/2026
Monday on the News Hour, fears of a broader escalation are growing after President Trump threatens strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz spikes fertilizer prices, hurting American farmers during the critical spring planting season. Plus, NASA's Artemis mission makes history, carrying astronauts farther from Earth than humans have ever traveled. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:45

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April 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/3/2026
Friday on the News Hour, a U.S. fighter jet is shot down over Iran for the first time in five weeks of war. Young conservatives share their views on the war in Iran. Plus, Palestinian residents of the occupied West Bank, including American citizens, face rising attacks from Israeli settlers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:52:28

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Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds

4/3/2026
Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the pope's first year and what his recent criticism says with Joseph Capizzi, Father Thomas Reese, Annie Selak and Stephen White. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:24:37

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The alarming rise of cancer in young adults and steps that could lower the risk

4/3/2026
We tend to think of cancer as a disease that mainly affects older people, but an increasing number of diagnoses are happening amongst the young. What is behind this alarming rise? And can anything be done to prevent it? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores those questions and more with Laura Behnke, Dr. Veda Giri and Dr. Shanthi Sivendran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:25:15

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April 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

4/2/2026
Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi following her turbulent tenure at the Justice Department. Republicans announce a plan to end the partial government shutdown and fund most of Homeland Security, but the political battles continue. Plus, Russian soldiers face torture and extortion from their own superiors as the invasion of Ukraine grinds on. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Duration:00:52:56