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April 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

April 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Episodes

  • March 26, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 26, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E85 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the News Hour, U.S. intelligence officials are questioned about newly revealed details from their group chat discussing military strikes. The Supreme Court upholds a Biden administration regulation that aims to make ghost guns easier to trace. Five years on, Judy Woodruff sits down with two people with very different views of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • March 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E84 - 57m 46s

    Tuesday on the News Hour, Democrats push Trump administration intelligence officials for answers on why they used a commercial messaging app to discuss war plans. The Wall Street veteran nominated to lead the Social Security Administration is questioned about potential cuts at the agency. Plus, we speak with Finland's president about efforts to end the war Russia started in Ukraine.

  • March 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E83 - 57m 46s

    Monday on the News Hour, the balance of power comes into focus as President Trump calls for a federal judge to be disbarred. Top Trump officials appear to accidentally share war plans via a commercial messaging app with Atlantic editor and Washington Week moderator Jeffrey Goldberg. Plus, farmers across the country feel the impact of federal funding cuts.

  • March 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E80 - 57m 46s

    Friday on the News Hour, a federal judge scolds the Trump administration for withholding information about deportations and potentially defying his order. Law firms and universities face pressure from President Trump, raising questions about if and how to push back. Plus, inside a town hall where constituents shared fear and frustration over what they see as a lack of action from Democrats.

  • March 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E78 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the News Hour, Ukraine and Russia agree to a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure in the years-long conflict. The Trump administration ramps up attacks on the federal judiciary despite a rebuke from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Plus, as Congressional Democrats clash over how to oppose the president's agenda, we speak to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

Extras and Features

  • News Wrap: Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 7: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 7

    S2025 E82 - 2m 27s

    In our news wrap Sunday, a barrage of Russian drone attacks across Ukraine threaten to complicate U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks, a Turkish court ordered the arrested mayor of Istanbul to be jailed through his trial, high winds and dry conditions are fueling wildfires in the Carolinas, and Pope Francis is back at the Vatican after ending his weekslong hospital stay.

  • What Kenya is doing to create more open spaces for wildlife: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Kenya is doing to create more open spaces for wildlife

    S2025 E82 - 2m 52s

    The populations of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife have been bouncing back thanks to decades of conservation efforts. But activists are warning that climate change and human activity are shrinking their habitats. Now, a nature preserve in central Kenya is pushing to set aside more land to connect with other preserves to allow wild animals to roam freely. John Yang reports.

  • How social media is ‘supercharging’ conspiracy theories: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How social media is ‘supercharging’ conspiracy theories

    S2025 E82 - 7m 16s

    Can conspiracy theorists be shaken from their firm — and unsubstantiated — beliefs? Podcaster Zach Mack wanted to find out, so he turned to someone he’s debated about conspiracies for years: his father. He tells what happened in “Alternate Realties,” a three-part podcast from NPR. Mack and science writer David Robert Grimes join John Yang to discuss.

  • Gaza children ‘deeply traumatized’ as ceasefire breaks down: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gaza children ‘deeply traumatized’ as ceasefire breaks down

    S2025 E82 - 4m 46s

    Israeli forces are carrying out ground operations in Gaza after days of aerial bombardment, as Israel tries to pressure Hamas into freeing the remaining hostages. The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll in the 18 months since the war began has surpassed 50,000, with nearly 700 people killed since the ceasefire collapsed this past week. John Yang speaks with UNICEF’s Rosalia Bollen for more.

  • Why IUD insertions are painful for many and what can be done: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why IUD insertions are painful for many and what can be done

    S2025 E82 - 6m 6s

    Millions of American women use some form of contraception to prevent pregnancy, and one of the most popular forms is an intrauterine device, or IUD. Lately, IUDs have been going viral not because of their popularity, but because of the pain associated with getting them. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Aaron Lazorwitz, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, to learn more.

  • The effect of NIH funding cuts on vaccine hesitancy research: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The effect of NIH funding cuts on vaccine hesitancy research

    S2025 E81 - 5m

    The National Institutes of Health has terminated dozens of grants for scientific research projects related to vaccine use and hesitancy, informing researchers that their studies no longer aligned with the Trump administration’s priorities. Ali Rogin speaks with Sophia Newcomer, one of the researchers whose grant was cancelled, whose work focuses on health care access in rural communities.

  • What’s behind renewed conflict on Israeli-Lebanese border: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s behind renewed conflict on Israeli-Lebanese border

    S2025 E81 - 4m 29s

    The Israel-Lebanon border saw the heaviest exchange of attacks since Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire four months ago. It comes as Israel says it will intensify its offensive in Gaza until Hamas releases the remaining Israeli hostages. Josef Federman of the Associated Press joins John Yang to discuss the latest developments.

  • Inside the making of a quarter celebrating Ida B. Wells: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inside the making of a quarter celebrating Ida B. Wells

    S2025 E81 - 6m 22s

    This Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a special series of quarters honoring notable American women. This is the final year of the program, and one of the coins for 2025 features journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells. John Yang reports from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, where the coins are being made.

  • News Wrap: Russia strikes Ukraine despite limited ceasefire: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Russia strikes Ukraine despite limited ceasefire

    S2025 E81 - 2m 21s

    In our news wrap Saturday, Ukrainian officials say at least three people were killed in Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia, the Trump administration is revoking legal protections for more than half a million immigrants, and former Massachusetts first lady Kitty Dukakis and two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman have died.

  • How AI is being used to create deepfakes that harm children: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How AI is being used to create deepfakes that harm children

    S2025 E81 - 5m 7s

    A new report offers a troubling look at the latest digital threat to young people: deepfake nudes. These are realistic-looking photos and videos that have been altered using AI technology to depict subjects in sexually explicit situations and then spread online. Stephanie Sy speaks with Melissa Stroebel at Thorn, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting children online, to learn more.

  • Voters share frustrations, demand action at town hall: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Voters share frustrations, demand action at town hall

    S2025 E80 - 4m 6s

    In our coverage of town halls during the congressional recess, we’ve been reporting on the latest pushback Republicans have been facing from constituents. We now have a Democratic perspective and a look at how Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia is handling concerns from voters. Lisa Desjardins reports.

  • News Wrap: Heathrow reopens after fire closed airport: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Heathrow reopens after fire closed airport

    S2025 E80 - 5m

    In our news wrap Friday, London’s Heathrow Airport resumed some flights after a massive fire at an electrical substation cut power to the airport, President Trump laid out plans to transfer some of the responsibilities of the Department of Education to other agencies and Russia and Ukraine say attacks are continuing even after the parties agreed in principle this week to a limited ceasefire.

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