PBS News Hour - Full Show
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Mar 11, 2026 • 0sec
March 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Fred de Sam Lazaro, special correspondent reporting from Minnesota on immigration enforcement and impacts on refugees and legal immigrants. Liz Landers, White House reporter covering the Save America Act and voting proposals. Clay Siegel, energy security expert on IEA and Strategic Petroleum Reserve responses to Gulf disruptions. They discuss oil reserve releases, Shahed drone threats and evolving countermeasures, and the fallout from immigration crackdowns.
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March 10, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Coverage of renewed strikes and rising tensions across the Middle East. Stories about displaced Iranians and Afghans caught amid regional conflict. An investigation suggesting a school was hit by a likely American missile. Reporting on shrinking solar installations as AI-driven energy demand strains the grid. Cultural pieces on an art collection spotlighting living artists and a booming sauna business trend.
Mar 10, 2026 • 0sec
The explosion of sports betting in America
David Hill, author and journalist who covers sports betting and prediction markets, traces how wagering blew up after 2018 and moved from Nevada to every state. He talks about mobile apps and new in-play bet types, leagues embracing betting, the math behind wagers, sportsbook business models, integrity risks from player props, and the tangled regulatory landscape.
Mar 10, 2026 • 0sec
March 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Coverage of Iran choosing a new supreme leader and shifting regional conflict dynamics. An extended interview with Iran's foreign minister on leadership continuity and views toward the U.S. and Israel. Analysis of oil market shocks, rising gas prices, and risks to global shipping. Discussions on potential wider regional escalation and implications for domestic politics and consumer costs.
Mar 6, 2026 • 25min
How long the U.S. and Arab allies can afford to sustain the war on Iran
Ray Takeyh, scholar of Middle East politics, explains historical Iranian strategy. Wendy Sherman, veteran diplomat, brings negotiation and policy perspective. Danielle Pletka, conservative national security commentator, argues military rationale. Firas Maksad, geopolitical risk analyst, maps regional escalation. They debate U.S. aims, Iran’s regional moves, Arab partners’ calculations, and how long sustained military pressure can continue.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 0sec
March 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
David Brooks, columnist and commentator at The Atlantic, offers analysis on the widening war and its political fallout. He discusses the timing and justification for the Iran conflict. He examines public opinion, White House messaging, and congressional dynamics. Commentary also touches on military strain and regional escalation.
Mar 5, 2026 • 0sec
March 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Lloyd Blankfein, former Goldman Sachs CEO and author, offers financial perspective. Nick Schifrin, PBS correspondent in Tel Aviv, shares frontline civilian reporting. John Kirby, retired Navy admiral and national security advisor, provides military and policy analysis. They discuss widening U.S.-Iran conflict, regional strikes and energy risks, on-the-ground civilian impacts, and U.S. strategic choices.
Mar 4, 2026 • 0sec
March 4, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Senator Katie Britt, U.S. senator from Alabama focused on congressional oversight; Nick Schifrin, PBS NewsHour correspondent reporting from the region. They discuss expanding U.S. strikes into Iran and rising casualties. Coverage includes sinking of an Iranian warship, evacuation of Americans, and Lebanon’s civilian displacement amid renewed Israel-Hezbollah violence.
Mar 3, 2026 • 0sec
March 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Senator Mark Warner, Virginia Democrat and Senate Intelligence leader, offers a congressional perspective on classified briefings and War Powers. John Bolton, former national security advisor known for hawkish views, defends recent U.S. military action and argues for regime change. They debate risks, evacuation logistics, and plans for aftermath in a tense international moment.
Mar 3, 2026 • 50min
How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid
Hany Farid, a digital forensics professor and chief science officer who studies deepfakes and misinformation. He discusses how fast AI spreads false media, how easy impersonation has become, the real harms from voice and image scams, and practical defenses and policy ideas to protect trust online.
