PBS News Hour Podcast

Thursday on the NewsHour, tensions rise in the Middle East after Israeli forces kill several Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank. How will former President Trump being allowed back on Facebook and Instagram change political dialogue? Plus, new research upends the conventional wisdom about the health effects of alcohol. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. and Germany agree to send tanks to Ukraine in a major boost to the nation's war effort. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy locks out leading Democrats from key committees, sparking partisan outrage on Capitol Hill. Plus, young volunteers work to counteract the growing mental health crisis among their peers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, another mass shooting, this time near San Francisco, roils California two days after a shooting outside of Los Angeles. Classified documents are found in Mike Pence's Indiana home, raising more questions about how politicians handle sensitive information. Plus, Lithium deposits near the Salton Sea show promise for the economically and environmentally devastated region. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, a community is seeking answers after a shooting at a Lunar New Year celebration left several dead. President Biden is expected to choose a new chief of staff as his administration is mired in the classified documents scandal. Plus, Florida's governor blocks a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies for high school students. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we get the latest on a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California during Lunar New Year celebrations. Then, we discuss the fallout for President Biden after an FBI search uncovered more classified materials at his Delaware home. We also look at the state of abortion rights on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Plus, we get an update on the Earth's ozone layer. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we get the latest on anti-government protests in Peru that are becoming increasingly deadly. Then, after weeks of storms and flooding, California begins a cleanup and recovery effort that will cost more than $1 billion. Plus, how a remote Alaskan village is showing other rural communities a path to cleaner power and a more sustainable economy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, the urgent effort by the U.S. and European allies to arm Ukraine ahead of an expected Russian offensive. Anti-abortion activists march in Washington celebrating the overturning of Roe v. Wade while setting sights on further restrictions. Plus, the Republican leading an influential congressional committee discusses his plans to investigate the Biden White House. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, the U.S. hits its borrowing limit, forcing the Treasury to take measures to avoid default while Congress wrangles over raising the debt ceiling. A new program allows American citizens to sponsor people fleeing violence and oppression. Plus, scientists lay out the environmental and health effects associated with gas stoves as they become the subject of national debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, investigations are underway after Ukraine's interior minister is killed in a helicopter crash near Kyiv. Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees in a potential harbinger of a global economic slowdown. Plus, in the aftermath of devastating floods, Pakistanis find new ways to build more climate-resilient homes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, China's population decreases for the first time in 60 years, highlighting a demographic crisis that could alter the global economy. A Republican candidate who lost his election is arrested for orchestrating shootings targeting Democratic officials in New Mexico. Plus, victims of human trafficking in Nepal who were forced to sell their organs share their harrowing stories. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, the death toll of one of Russia's deadliest attacks rises as Western nations pledge more military aid to Ukraine. President Biden faces intensifying Republican scrutiny over the classified documents found at his home. Plus, the Greek government prosecutes activists trying to save migrant lives. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the interest-free payment plans that are exploding in popularity. Then, we learn about the connection between air pollution and degenerative brain diseases. We also speak with Martin Luther King III about his father's legacy and the meaning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Plus, we hear an educator's take on cross-cultural suicide prevention. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we explore the financial and health costs of looming COVID vaccine price hikes. Then, we look at new AI that can write essays and concerns about using the technology to cheat. We also learn why colder weather makes us more susceptible to respiratory infections. Plus, how a video game is helping people rescue real-life cats. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, a deadly wave of tornadoes tears through multiple southern states in the latest extreme winter weather to hit the U.S. We speak with New York's mayor about some of his controversial policy proposals aimed at combatting crime and homelessness. Plus, President Biden and Japan's prime minister agree to boost military spending and presence in Asia to counter China's aggression. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, inflation slows but rising prices force many Americans to go further into credit card debt. The Justice Department appoints a special counsel to investigate potentially classified documents found at President Biden's home and former office. Plus, Iranians protesting the government's oppressive regime refuse to back down despite the threat of arrest and execution. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, airlines scramble to get back on track after an FAA glitch grounds thousands of flights. Russian mercenaries battle for territory in eastern Ukraine as Western nations promise more weapons to aid the country's defense. Plus, the attack on Brazil's government by a far-right mob raises concerns about how extremism in the U.S. has spread abroad. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, as their first orders of business, House Republicans take aim at the IRS and what they consider government overreach. The Biden administration proposes income-driven repayment plans for student loans while plans to cancel some of the debt are held up in court. Plus, Navy veteran Mark Frerichs explains what his freedom means to him after being held hostage in Afghanistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, mass arrests in Brazil after thousands stormed government buildings in support of the defeated far-right president. President Biden meets with his counterpart in Mexico City as the U.S. announces a strategy shift at the southern border. Plus, Navy veteran Mark Frerichs describes being held hostage by the Taliban in his first interview since his release. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we get the latest on the Biden administration's immigration reform plans as the President makes his first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office. Then, we look at the NFL's medical emergency action protocol. We also learn why many Americans feel lonely and how it affects people's health. Plus, we hear a young immigrant's take on embracing immigration. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at what Republican Kevin McCarthy's prolonged battle to get elected speaker means for his leadership of the House. Then, officials warn aid is running out as Pakistan tries to recover from last year's devastating floods. Plus, we learn about the growing trend of an alcohol-free January after the excesses of the holiday season. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders