PBS News Hour Podcast

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Congress works to push through the deal that would raise the debt ceiling and curb spending. A major opioid settlement grants the family behind Purdue Pharma immunity from civil lawsuits in exchange for money to treat addiction. Plus, certain groups of Asian Americans who are disproportionately affected by police violence open up about their often overlooked experiences. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Congress takes up the debt ceiling deal with only days left to avoid a default. Drone attacks damage residential buildings in Moscow for the first time since the war on Ukraine began. Plus, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter is diagnosed with dementia after dedicating much of her own life to reducing the stigma around mental health and caregiving. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, as Congressional leaders push to get their members on board with the debt ceiling deal, we look at what's in the agreement and its potential effects on the U.S. economy. Turkey's President Erdogan secures his grip on power by winning another term in office. Plus, after calls to remove police officers from schools, why some districts are considering bringing them back. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the latest on the agreement in principle that the White House and Congressional GOP reached on a debt ceiling deal. Why having in-person medical interpreters is vital to the health of Asian Americans with limited English proficiency. The story of Capt. Frances Brown Wai's heroism in World War II. Plus, a grandfather tells his grandson about a special wartime assignment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, how the United Nations plans to fix the world's plastic pollution problem. Then, the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar grows as fighting in the civil war intensifies. Plus, with U.S. maternal mortality rates on the rise, we look at what health services are available to expectant and new mothers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, migrants endure squalid conditions in encampments while waiting in Mexico for a chance to seek asylum under new U.S. immigration rules. The date for a potential default is pushed back giving Republicans and Democrats more time to make a debt ceiling deal. Plus, a look at the man running the Russian mercenary group that has been a deadly force in the war against Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, migrants at the southern border find themselves stuck in limbo amid a shift in United States immigration policies. Debt ceiling negotiations see progress on spending cuts but a deal to avoid a national default remains elusive. Plus, three years after the murder of George Floyd, the new police chief in Minneapolis discusses the department's future and the need for reform. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, families mark one year since the Uvalde shooting as they wrestle with still unanswered questions about the police response. As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces he's running for president, we look at how his bid could shape the GOP race. Plus, organizations push the Taliban to lift restrictions on women so they can deliver aid to Afghans amid the humanitarian crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Uvalde reflects on the first anniversary of the school shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. The economic risks from a potential government default rise as Congress and the White House struggle to reach an agreement to raise the debt ceiling. Plus, a Philadelphia organization works to mentor Black teachers to counteract dropout rates among Black students. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy meet to negotiate the debt limit as the deadline to avoid default approaches. Western states agree to slash the amount of water they use from the drought-stricken Colorado River. Plus, Oklahomans with disabilities struggle to access services because of long waitlists and a lack of health care workers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we explore why getting enough sleep is crucial for our health. Then, a new rapid DNA testing tool is helping police solve old crimes, but raising privacy concerns. We also look at a growing industry that's making memoir-writing more accessible than ever. Plus, the story of the first Asian American elected to Congress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as jockeys and horses prepare for the 148th Preakness, a look at the state of horse racing and why so many horses die on America's race tracks. Then, what you need to know about the growing use of artificial intelligence in medicine. Plus, how three Native communities in Louisiana are fighting to save their tribal lands from rising sea levels. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, Congressional leaders hit pause on negotiations to raise the debt limit with time quickly running out to make a deal. President Biden says the U.S. will help train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets that allies plan to provide in the fight against Russia. Plus, Syria is welcomed back to an alliance of Arab nations after years of brutal war orchestrated by the Assad regime. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, Montana becomes the first state to fully ban TikTok over privacy concerns. The death of a migrant child in U.S. custody highlights the struggles with overcrowding at the southern border. Plus, China draws scrutiny for setting up police stations in other countries, including the U.S. to monitor and control Chinese citizens abroad. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, an appeals court weighs arguments over access to mifepristone, the widely used abortion pill. A deal allowing war-torn Ukraine to export grain is extended, alleviating fears of worsening food shortages, for now. Plus, Judy Woodruff visits her birthplace of Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a reckoning over historical racism echoes similar discussions nationwide. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Congressional leaders meet with President Biden but make little progress on a debt ceiling deal. The head of the company behind ChatGPT tells lawmakers regulation is needed to keep rapidly developing artificial intelligence in check. Plus, a new biography of Martin Luther King Jr. finds the civil rights icon was misquoted when asked what he thought of Malcolm X. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, a long-awaited special prosecutor's report criticizes the investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign and possible ties to Russia. President Zelenskyy tours Europe to secure more military aid while the fighting against Russian forces rages in eastern Ukraine. Plus, a survey of Asian Americans paints a sobering picture of fears about rising violence and discrimination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Turkey votes for their next leader as the world waits to see if President Erdogan holds on to power. Then, a look at the misdiagnosis and unequal treatment of women with Parkinson's disease. We examine some never-before-seen celestial events thrilling scientists. Plus, the story of the first Indian American astronaut, who gave her life exploring space. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a look at the push to raise age limits to buy a firearm amid an epidemic of gun deaths in America. Then, how the devastating decline in Florida's citrus harvest is threatening a way of life. Plus, filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy discusses his new documentary about the devastating effects of war in Ukraine and its people's fight for survival. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, the latest from the southern border as the Biden administration's new asylum policies take effect. A former Marine is charged with manslaughter in the chokehold death of a mentally ill man on the New York subway. Plus, Turkey prepares for its most consequential election in a generation with President Erdogan struggling to maintain power. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders