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Mar 27, 2026 • 24min
Inside the U.S.–Israel alliance and how it led to war with Iran
Ronen Bergman, New York Times investigative journalist specializing in Israeli intelligence and Middle East security, joins to dissect how Israel pushed the U.S. toward conflict with Iran. He traces shifts after October 7, Netanyahu’s long campaign to gain U.S. backing, secret strike planning and timing debates. The conversation covers victory scenarios, nuclear stakes, political fallout and why cycles of war may persist.
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March 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Ruth Marcus, columnist and legal commentator, offers sharp political analysis. Aaron Glantz, investigative reporter, covers an Army veteran’s arrest after an anti-ICE protest. Simon Ostrovsky, field correspondent, reports from Ukraine on low-cost drone defenses and manufacturing. They discuss the DHS funding standoff, Iranian-Israeli strikes and Hormuz tensions, counter-drone tech and legal fallout from protest prosecutions.
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March 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Dan Evans, former MLB executive and analyst, breaks down the new automated ball-strike system and how it could change baseball. Frederick Wary, retired USAF lieutenant colonel and Middle East specialist, discusses U.S. troop movements, stalled Iran negotiations, and strategic risks. They also touch on rhetoric from defense leaders and the broader operational implications.
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March 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Stephanie Sy, PBS correspondent in Australia, reports on the country’s new social media ban for under-16s and its effects on teens and families. Jacob Ward, tech journalist and newsletter host, explains historic legal rulings holding Meta and YouTube accountable and what that means for the industry. They discuss enforcement challenges, legal consequences, and broader tech-policy tensions.
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March 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Fred DeSam Lazaro, climate reporter covering Jakarta’s sinking and flood impacts. Austin Goolsbee, Fed of Chicago president on economic fallout from war and energy shocks. Ted Boutros, NYT attorney on the legal fight over Pentagon credential rules. Jeffrey Brown, arts correspondent on Trump’s reshaping of Washington’s landmarks. Nick Schifrin, foreign correspondent reporting from Israel, Lebanon, and Iran.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 52min
March 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
John Sandweg, former acting ICE director, explains limits of ICE at airport checkpoints. Nick Schifrin, foreign correspondent reporting from Israel, describes strikes, air defenses, and regional reactions. They discuss runway safety, air-traffic strain, DHS staffing and the political fight over airport deployments.
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March 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Paul Solman, PBS economics correspondent who covers workforce and manufacturing trends. Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor known for progressive housing and labor advocacy. They discuss Iran-related strikes and Strait of Hormuz tensions. A wide-ranging conversation on NYC’s budget, a new public safety department, Ramadan and rising Islamophobia. A report on why factory jobs are hard to find in today’s U.S. economy.
Mar 20, 2026 • 24min
What's next for Iran war as energy disruptions escalate and regime digs in
Miad Maleki, former Treasury official now advising defense policy, Vali Nasr, Johns Hopkins professor and regional expert, Michael Doran, Hudson Institute senior fellow with NSC experience, and Dana Stroul, ex-DoD Middle East operations official, discuss tactical impacts on Iranian capabilities. They cover strikes on energy infrastructure, endurance and escalation dynamics, domestic leverage, and U.S. escalation options.
Mar 20, 2026 • 25min
How the Artemis moon missions are shaping the next era of exploration
Leroy Chiao, retired NASA astronaut and engineer, offers hands-on crewed flight and safety perspective. Casey Dreier, space policy lead at The Planetary Society, discusses why public-led missions matter. Miles O’Brien, long-time science correspondent, provides technical and historical context. They discuss Artemis mission plans, Orion heat-shield tests, using the Moon as a stepping stone to Mars, and funding and political challenges shaping exploration.
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March 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Liz Landers, White House correspondent known for covering political communication, Susan Ziade, former U.S. ambassador and regional security expert, and Senator Rick Scott, Florida Republican focused on defense policy. They discuss strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and global oil price shocks. They examine Tehran’s atmosphere under attack, U.S. policy and funding debates, and viral social media messaging about the conflict.
