Newshour

Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate in the 1960s and later Blue Origin flyer, reflects on mentoring Victor Glover and confronting racial barriers in space. Short conversations cover his mentorship, memories of the 1960s selection, and the symbolic importance of Black representation in lunar missions. Thoughtful, personal, and historically rooted.

A US F-15 is reported down in southern Iran and one pilot may have been rescued while another could be missing. Discussion of Iran offering a bounty and locals searching wreckage amid internet outages. A former Marine special operations specialist breaks down how downed crews survive, communicate and weigh risky rescue choices. Broader regional strikes and reported US losses are also covered.

Coverage of escalating strikes in the Gulf and threats to Iranian infrastructure. Firsthand accounts from Iranians living under bombardment. Legal and military analysis of conduct and command changes. A surprising segment on how octopuses mate. Updates on the Artemis II moon mission and its recent maneuver.

Gloria Allred, prominent US women's rights lawyer known for representing Jeffrey Epstein survivors, reacts strongly to Pam Bondi's dismissal. She criticizes the handling and release of Epstein-related files. The conversation highlights harm to survivors and the political pressures shaping justice. Short, pointed commentary on accountability and legal process.

Marie Johnson, a Danish marine archaeologist who led the Dannebro seabed excavation, talks about locating and digging up an 1801 warship. She describes recovered artifacts, shoes and the hunt for human remains. Short, vivid scenes bring underwater archaeology and harbour history to life.

Charlie Duke, former NASA astronaut and Apollo 16 lunar module pilot, recalls landing and walking on the Moon. He shares vivid pre-launch nerves, the first sight of the lunar surface and Earth, a risky Moon Olympics mishap, and why lunar bases and resource use matter. Short, personal stories about life on and looking back at Earth from the Moon.

Explores strikes and counterstrikes across the Middle East and the fog around ceasefire claims. Covers President Trump's comments on NATO and global trade routes. Looks at market moves after geopolitical shifts. Briefings on NASA's Artemis moon mission and reflections on Apple's 50-year tech rise. Reports on troops deployed against gangs in South Africa and carbon storage plans in the North Sea.

Robert Malley, former US Special Envoy for Iran and foreign policy analyst. He argues the war with Iran cannot be won and should end now. He explores China’s potential role as a broker and Tehran’s motivations around nuclear choices. Short, sharp discussion of the Strait of Hormuz and why military fixes are inadequate.

Lord Peter Ricketts, former British diplomat and ex-national security advisor, and Jeremy Bowen, BBC international editor and seasoned foreign affairs journalist, discuss US aims in the conflict with Iran. They cover Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, shifting US strategy and regional security calculations. The conversation also touches on prospects for negotiation and wider Gulf responses.

Michael Eisenstadt, director of the Military and Security Studies Program and military/security expert, discusses non-occupational tactics to pressure Iran's oil exports. He explores legal and moral limits of striking energy infrastructure. The conversation also examines escalation risks and how Iran’s calculus has shifted after recent setbacks.