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April 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

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April 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Episodes

  • April 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E99 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the News Hour, as President Trump hits pause on many of his tariffs, we look at the global response and how the back and forth is affecting American business and consumers. How the trade wars could affect personal finances. Plus, Judy Woodruff goes underground to explore some of the little-known and sometimes life-saving work done by government employees who are now being fired.

  • April 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E98 - 57m 46s

    Tuesday on the News Hour, the global economy teeters while President Trump claims his tariffs are bringing nations to the negotiating table. The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. Plus, Taiwan closely watches the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fearing China could soon attempt a similar takeover.

  • April 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E97 - 56m 38s

    Monday on the News Hour, President Trump holds firm to his tariffs and threatens more. We speak with business owners concerned about how the president's economic policies will affect their bottom lines. Plus, in the face of escalating threats, Taiwan works to prepare its citizens for a potential invasion by China.

  • April 2, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 2, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E92 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump announces sweeping new tariffs that could shake up the U.S. and global economies. As Republicans hold two key seats in the House and Democrats best Elon Musk's chosen candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a look at what the elections say about voter sentiment. Plus, how private equity's increasing role in health care is affecting patients.

Extras and Features

  • Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore on their long stay in space: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore on their long stay in space

    S2025 E56 - 9m 55s

    For NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the long wait to return to Earth is almost over. They went to the International Space Station last June in a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. They were supposed to return a week later, but because of problems with the Starliner, they’ve stayed at the station for over 250 days. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Williams, Wilmore and crewmate Nick Hague.

  • How education cuts could impact students with disabilities: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How education cuts could impact students with disabilities

    S2025 E56 - 10m 3s

    As the Trump administration continues to downsize and dismantle many government agencies, the Department of Education could be next on the chopping block. At stake are resources and support for more than seven million students with disabilities who depend on the agency to ensure access to a free public education. Judy Woodruff reports for our series, Disability Reframed.

  • Gazans try to rebuild destroyed lives as ceasefire holds: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gazans try to rebuild destroyed lives as ceasefire holds

    S2025 E56 - 5m 7s

    The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is supposed to end on Saturday and negotiations to extend it to a second phase are now at a standstill. During the pause in fighting, some 600,000 Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza. News Hour videographer Shams Odeh documented some of their stories as they seek to pry normality from destruction.

  • A Brief But Spectacular take on working in the film industry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Brief But Spectacular take on working in the film industry

    S2025 E55 - 2m 51s

    Ahead of the Academy Awards, we're looking at essential people in Hollywood we don’t see, often referred to as working below the line. Makeup and special effects artist Katie Middleton is one of them. She has worked on Oscar-nominated films and shares her Brief But Spectacular take on navigating an unpredictable industry.

  • Ukraine marks 3 years since Russia's invasion: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ukraine marks 3 years since Russia's invasion

    S2025 E55 - 2m 58s

    Three years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the grim anniversary was marked in Kyiv and across Europe. It comes as the U.S., under President Trump, has changed its stance on the war. It has sparked deep concern across Europe as the president has sought to deflect blame from Russia for its invasion and criticize Ukrainians and European allies. Geoff Bennett reports.

  • Ex-rear admiral says Trump replacing leaders with loyalists: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ex-rear admiral says Trump replacing leaders with loyalists

    S2025 E55 - 6m 7s

    The Trump administration fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, breaking with decades of precedent as part of a broader purge of senior military leaders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said the administration would replace the top lawyers for the Army, Navy and Air Force. Geoff Bennett discussed the changes with retired Rear Adm. James McPherson.

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's approval ratings: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's approval ratings

    S2025 E55 - 8m 27s

    NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Republicans facing boisterous town halls amid President Trump's and Elon Musk's federal workforce cuts, Democratic lawmakers encounter frustrated voters, Trump's approval ratings and the upcoming budget fight in Congress.

  • Altadena's Black homeowners face uncertain future after fire: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Altadena's Black homeowners face uncertain future after fire

    S2025 E55 - 8m 53s

    The fires that burned parts of Southern California will likely become the most expensive wildfires in U.S. history. They also burned a scar through historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena. Families there are still sifting through the debris and are concerned about what Altadena will look like going forward. William Brangham reports.

  • Center-right wins Germany election, far-right gains support: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Center-right wins Germany election, far-right gains support

    S2025 E55 - 4m 11s

    The man poised to become Germany's next chancellor accused President Trump of being indifferent to Europe’s plight and blasted Washington’s interference in the general election. Friedrich Merz has begun work at trying to forge a governing coalition, having ruled out working alongside a far-right party supported by the Trump administration. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Berlin.

  • Trump picks loyalist Bongino to be second-in-command at FBI: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump picks loyalist Bongino to be second-in-command at FBI

    S2025 E55 - 4m 50s

    President Trump has picked a loyalist to be second-in-command at the FBI. Dan Bongino grew a massive online following spreading lies about election security, including that the agency he’ll help oversee tried to rig the 2016 and 2020 elections. Lisa Desjardins reports.

  • Former IRS commissioner calls Musk's layoffs 'huge mistake': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former IRS commissioner calls Musk's layoffs 'huge mistake'

    S2025 E55 - 7m 32s

    The IRS is in the process of terminating more than 6,000 employees, around six percent of the agency’s workforce, as Elon Musk’s team continues its efforts to cut federal employees. Former IRS leaders who served under both Democratic and Republican presidents have called the mass layoffs a mistake. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with former commissioner Daniel Werfel.

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    Apr 14

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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 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

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