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April 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

April 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

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  • News Wrap: 40 dead after storms spawned dozens of tornadoes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: 40 dead after storms spawned dozens of tornadoes

    S2025 E76 - 6m 56s

    In our news wrap Monday, more than 40 people were killed in a series of storms that ravaged the central and southeastern U.S., President Trump is warning Iran that it will 'suffer the consequences' if Houthi rebels in Yemen carry out further attacks on shipping routes and North Macedonian authorities are seeking answers after a nightclub fire killed at least 59 people.

  • Why we’re ‘perilously close’ to a global warming threshold: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why we’re ‘perilously close’ to a global warming threshold

    S2025 E75 - 5m 57s

    This past week, the EPA said it is reconsidering the scientific finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health. This comes as research shows average global temperatures in 2024 likely rose above a 1.5 degree Celsius threshold that for years has been a red line for climate change. Ali Rogin speaks with Michael Mann at the University of Pennsylvania to learn more.

  • News Wrap: Deadly U.S. storms leave trail of destruction: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Deadly U.S. storms leave trail of destruction

    S2025 E75 - 2m 41s

    In our news wrap Sunday, the death toll from extreme weather across the central and southern U.S. rose to 35, a nightclub fire in North Macedonia killed at least 59 people, the U.S. and Houthi rebels in Yemen both vowed to escalate fighting, and two NASA astronauts greeted their replacements aboard the International Space Station.

  • How DOGE’s cutbacks at the FAA could affect aviation safety: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How DOGE’s cutbacks at the FAA could affect aviation safety

    S2025 E75 - 6m 40s

    President Trump's drive to shrink the federal workforce has touched nearly every agency, including the Federal Aviation Administration. It comes amid rising public concern about air safety after recent incidents, including January's mid-air collision of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter. John Yang speaks with Isaac Stanley-Becker, a staff writer for The Atlantic, about layoffs at the FAA.

  • U.S. deports hundreds of Venezuelans under 18th century law: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.S. deports hundreds of Venezuelans under 18th century law

    S2025 E75 - 5m 40s

    Nearly 300 Venezuelans are now in El Salvador after being deported from the U.S. without a hearing, despite a federal judge’s order blocking the move. The Trump administration says they are members of a notorious gang called Tren de Aragua and summarily deported them under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Katherine Yon Ebright, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, joins John Yang to discuss.

  • What’s causing a multi-day outbreak of deadly tornadoes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s causing a multi-day outbreak of deadly tornadoes

    S2025 E74 - 4m 35s

    A second round of violent weather is barreling across the central and southern U.S. after a deadly and destructive Friday night. The storms have spawned tornadoes and fanned wildfires and dust storms that claimed at least 17 lives. John Yang speaks with Matthew Cappucci, senior meteorologist at MyRadar, who is in Mississippi tracking the storms.

  • Why Gen Z is ditching college for training in skilled trades: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Gen Z is ditching college for training in skilled trades

    S2025 E74 - 6m 2s

    As the average cost of college in the United States soars, more young people are being drawn to skilled trades. It’s part of a career rethink among members of Gen Z, who have been called the “toolbelt generation.” Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports.

  • News Wrap: Israeli airstrikes kill 9 people in northern Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Israeli airstrikes kill 9 people in northern Gaza

    S2025 E74 - 3m 17s

    In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli strikes killed nine people in Gaza as talks with Hamas on the next phase of the ceasefire remain stalled, U.S. forces struck Yemen’s capital in an effort to stop Houthi attacks, the U.S. expelled South Africa’s ambassador, journalists at the federally funded news outlet VOA were put on leave, and two stranded astronauts are one step closer to coming home.

  • How children are being victimized in Sudan’s civil war: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How children are being victimized in Sudan’s civil war

    S2025 E74 - 6m 17s

    This week, the head of the United Nations Children’s Fund told global leaders that Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is the world’s biggest and most devastating. A new UNICEF report says 30 million people in Sudan are in need of aid, more than half of them children. Many of them face daily threats of violence and sexual assault. Ali Rogin speaks with UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram to learn more.

  • Trump targets college, university budgets in DEI crackdown: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump targets college, university budgets in DEI crackdown

    S2025 E73 - 6m 56s

    The Department of Education announced new investigations into more than 50 colleges for alleged racial discrimination, part of President Trump’s campaign to end DEI efforts nationwide. It comes one month after an administration memo warned schools they could lose funding for considering race in admissions, scholarships, or any aspect of student life. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sarah Brown.

  • Kim Deal of The Pixies releases first solo album: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kim Deal of The Pixies releases first solo album

    S2025 E73 - 7m 11s

    Kim Deal, a founding member of The Pixies and legendary bassist, has had many chapters in her career. She was also known as the frontwoman of The Breeders and now becoming a solo artist at the age of 63. Special correspondent Christopher Booker caught up with her before she kicked off a 25-city tour. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

  • Ethics expert breaks down Trump’s conflicts of interest: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ethics expert breaks down Trump’s conflicts of interest

    S2025 E73 - 6m 8s

    It’s been less than two months since President Trump took office. In that time, Trump, his family and administration members have seen personal and financial gain in ways aided by their power and influence. This week, the president lined up Teslas at the White House to help Elon Musk as Tesla stocks plummeted. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Don Fox.

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    Apr 14

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    Apr 14

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    Apr 15

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Apr 16

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

    Wednesday
    Apr 16

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

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    Apr 16

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

    Wednesday
    Apr 16

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

    Wednesday
    Apr 16

    1 Hour

    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    PBS News Hour

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    Apr 16

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    Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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    Apr 16

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