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A daily six minute newscast featuring stories from around the nation on a wide range of social, community, and environmental issues.

Public News Service


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    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 6:01


    The Defense Department identified two of the soldiers killed this weekend; Andy Burnham is now Prime Minister of the UK; The US is losing teachers and nurses, as DACA renewals lag; Michigan Line 5 opponents vow to fight recent tunnel permit; In Wisconsin, Medicaid now offers postpartum coverage for a year.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 6:01


    More US Service members were killed this weekend as the US war with Iran escalates; World Cup citizen diplomacy helps reshape America's image; Iowa incumbent Zach Nunn accepted thousands from pesticide makers; Surge in WV tick bites leads health departments to offer medication.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 6:01


    Trump addresses the nation on potential vulnerabilities in our elections, but many of his claims were not substantiated; California launches 'One Less Spark' campaign to prevent wildfires; Georgia governor candidates offer competing visions; New law aims to boost childcare accessibility in Tennessee.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 6:01


    The FDA zeros in on iceberg lettuce as the source of the diarrhea bug; Independent investigation launched into fatal ICE shooting in Houston; Ohio mom relies on summer EBT to fuel son's summer sports; U.S. reaches solar power milestone amid fossil fuel decline. 

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 6:00


    Protests in Ukraine sparked by President Zelensky's firing of a popular Defense Minister; Trump to adresss the nation tonight on election security; Wildfire smoke puts Colorado's unhoused population at increased risk; South Texas residents advised to stock up for severe storms; Montana ACA enrollees could face another steep rate hike.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 16. 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 6:00


    The US launches new attacks, and Trump tells Tehran to behave; Ohioans squeezed by rising utility costs amid a summer heat wave; It takes a village for small MN towns to adapt to wildfires; Oregon farmers slam USDA rollback of meat-industry fairness rules.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 6:01


    Trump says we cannot give up on ICE Traffic Stops, despite DHS pause on stops; U.S. businesses grapple with AI risks, A new survey finds; Global banks invest billions in climate-altering fossil fuels; As Nashville housing crisis grows, Barnes Fund and bonds may boost supply.  

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 6:01


    Elon Musk may have violated Wisconsin election laws with his $1 million checks to voters; North Atlantic 'cold blob' signals slowdown in key ocean currents; Libraries helping Coloradans weather affordability crisis; Iowa hydrostations measure statewide soil moisture, help scientists.

    PNS Daily Newcast PM Update: July 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 6:01


    Protests in Maine after ICE fatally shoots a Colombian man authorized to work in the US; Watchdog finds Corporate tax dodgers score big with political investments in Wyoming; Conservation groups slam attack on the Endangered Species Act; Threats to Maryland laid out as Trump admin guts habitat protections.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 6:00


    President Trump reimposes the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz; Lindsey Graham's sister chosen to fulfill the remainder of Graham's US Senate term; Global banks pour $906 billion into fossil fuel infrastructure in 2025; Bipartisan housing bill is law, despite opposition from Pennsylvania Republicans; Oregon's Pride weekend shines light on LGBTQ+ hunger gap.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 6:01


    Senator Mitch McConnell releases more details about his health; Trump says he talked to Senator Lindsey Graham by phone, hours before he died; Drop in immigration could affect population growth in Virginia communities; North Dakota homeless advocates see promise in landmark housing law; Veterinarians oppose federal effort to upend a Massachusetts animal welfare law.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 6:01


    Sen. Lindsey Graham, dead at age 71, while Senator Mitch McConnnel releases a proof of life photo. Alaska food banks straining under shipping costs; Texas teachers' union cautious about newly formed commission; A decade later, West Virginia is still healing from floods. 

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 6:00


    President Trump scrubs what remains of the Federal Election Commission; Connecticut election security group honors 10 years of fighting for democracy; Illinois experts say 'Compostable' doesn't mean safe': West Virginia gains more child abuse forensic interviewers.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 10. 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 6:01


    Mexico requests criminal charges over deaths under the Trump administration, including a fatal shooting in Houston; Massachusetts anti-poverty bill gains traction on Beacon Hill; Ohio sexual assault survivor turns trauma into creative power; Invasive insect could become a backyard nuisance in Michigan.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 6:01


    Populst Democrat Graham Platner drops out leaving Maine Democrats less than three weeks to agree on a replacement candidate; A new analysis finds GOP policies have cost families at least $2,000 since 2025; Arizona unhoused death rate spikes amid summer heat; New York food banks work with healthcare groups to bolster food accessibility.  

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 6:01


    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asks Senator Mitch McConnell about the current state of his health; Student-led lawsuit defeats Florida's  'Stop WOKE' Act; Michigan lawmaker wants to make free school meals permanent; Ohio educators encourage diverse books for summer reading.   

    PNS Daily Newscasst PM Update: July 8 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 6:01


    The U.S. and Iran trade military strikes as President Trump says the ceasefire is over; Families worry even after SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship; Minnesota business owners assess the early going of new paid leave law; Tennessee criminalizes drink spiking amid push for more safeguards.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 6:01


    Senate GOP leaders say they've spoken with Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June 14th; Head Start leaders warn of lasting trauma from ICE enforcement; Ohio teachers struggle with career-related anxieties; A surprising climate fix for Montana and the nation is hiding in plain sight.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 6:01


    President Donald Trump is in Turkey for the NATO summit on Turkey, the Strait of Hormuz, and Ukraine's defense needs in the war with Russia;  and a new White House report fuels Indigenous history debate; California bill re-thinks life in prison sentences for young adults; Social Security and prices are top issues for Ohio's 50+ voters.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 6:00


    After a new allegation, top Senate Democrats are ending support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner; Senators push package of bills to demand ICE out of Pennsylvania; Indiana law targets employers hiring undocumented workers; Beloved Georgia wildlife refuge at a crossroads.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 6:01


    18 Dead in Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine; Wisconsin moms rally for universal childcare and paid leave ahead of election; North Carolina anti-data center movement broadens to reject AI technology; And an Alaska cruise ship sails maiden voyage using alternative fuel.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 6. 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 6:01


    The extreme heat this weekend is suspected of causing 25 deaths in New Jersey; Report: H.R.1 cuts outpace rural health funds in Ohio; Michigan study uncovers gene that could lower colorectal cancer risk; Summer wildfires cause higher ozone levels throughout Iowa; new report finds Corporate tax dodgers see 3,000% return on political lobbying.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 6:00


    Grand Jury in DC charges former Olympian over alleged reflecting poll vandalism; On the 1st anniversary, critics slam the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'; Conservation group aims to close partisan gap in VA, America; PA recognizes Martyrs' Day, honoring the nation's history of struggle.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 6:01


    Russia sends waves of ballistic missiles striking Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv; Massive gas pipelines across Alabama and Georgia raise concerns; Fair trade groups react as Trump pulls the plug on the USMCA; Birthright citizenship may have survived, but equal rights remain uneven.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 6:00


    Crypto enriched President Trump by 2 billion dollars, but those who invested in his meme coin did not fare as well; DOJ sues MA to block in-state tuition, aid for undocumented students; Portland underscores inclusion with a park honoring a local drag queen; U.S. Supreme Court upholds West Virginia transgender athlete ban.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: July 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 6:01


    In the Colorado Primary election, Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats a 15-term incumbent; in Philadelphia, Native-born immigrants break bread and talk citizenship; Connecticut immigrants applaud SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling; Oregon defends emission caps as a lawsuit looms.

    PNS Daily Newscast: July 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 6:00


    The US House heads for an early 4th of July recess rather than vote on Trump's Save America Act; Supreme Court ruling resolves doubts over birthright citizenship; DACA holders lose work permits as renewal system slows; Michigan doctor says kids face hidden dangers in extreme heat.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: June 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 6:00


    The US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship and rules in favor of state bans on transgender athletes; Voting rights groups hail SCOTUS decision on a ballot grace period; A report looks at why young people of color can be locked out of wealth building; Tennessee Senator wants safeguards for prescription-free ivermectin.  

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 6:00


    Presidential powers and corporate abuses predicted after SCOTUS move; New Mexico awaits SCOTUS decision on transgender sports participation; the high court also rules mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted; Missouri farm leader says the 'Agriculture system is failing.'  

    PNS Daily Newscasst PM Update: June 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 6:00


    As the death toll tops 1,450 in Venezuela, some live rescues have been reported; BioLab disaster fuels fight for chemical safety in Georgia; DACA holders in legal limbo as renewal applications are delayed; During Pride month, a blow to CA schools' ban on forced outing.  

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    PNS Daily Newscast: June 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 6:00


    A heat dome will send extreme heat to as many as 18 states this week; 3 firefighters are killed in wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border; Intense scrutiny of poll workers could impact numbers in Mississippi; Rideshare companies use AI to tap Colorado riders and drivers; North Carolinians drop Obamacare in record numbers as the cost soars.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: June 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 6:01


    The Death toll rises from that pair of Earthquakes that hammered Venezuela, and is expected to increase; North Carolinians can soon use grants to pay for non-degree programs; Connecticut and education leaders across the nation warn Democratic governors against a voucher plan; Despite capacity, Arizona lawmakers balk on solar energy.

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 6:00


    Opponents of a pair of Supreme Courts ruling says it amounts to open season on TPS holders; Religious objection laws are tied to lower HIV testing rates; Pennsylvania housing advocates to rally for meaningful reform.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: June 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 6:01


    A pair of earthquakes battered Venezuela with at least 164 fatalities; Nevada leaders promote ballot measure on abortion rights; Social Security cuts could hit Pennsylvania retirees in 2032; retirement for folks in  New Mexico looks different depending on wealth.

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 6:00


    A closed-door meeting with Trump and GOP Senators turns angry; Colorado clears way for clean energy on contaminated land; Literature to be returned to a Mississippi museum after judge's ruling; Postal union urges Michigan residents to help save local post offices.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update; June 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 6:00


    All three Mandami-backed candidates for Congress win in Tuesday's Primary Election; Survivors of Texas extreme weather events seek support from lawmakers; Kentucky animal shelter rebuilds a year after tornadoes; Charlotte initiative aims to combat environmental injustice.

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 6:00


    Four Republicans join Democrats in the Senate to limit Trump's war powers; Landmark housing bill limits private investors, boosts affordable supply; A new report finds rent-stabilized housing in New York lifts people from poverty; Environmentalists celebrate state's natural treasures for 4th of July.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: June 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 6:01


    Trump says Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections while Terhan denis the claim; Faith leaders celebrate release of detainee held in Indiana jail; Court orders national park signage restoration by 4th of July; Oregon expert warns Big changes are coming for student loan borrowers.  

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 6:01


    A federal judge says no to a federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters; PA educators push for phone-free classrooms to enhance learning; CA tribes press for guaranteed consultation on water rights; Washington college grads adapt to AI-era job market.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: June 22, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 6:01


    The UK's Starmer announced he is resigning as Prime Minister; Vance says a foundation has been laid in US-Iran talks; California legislators to consider bill on cockfighting and rooster breeding; Some Texas GOP lawmakers turning away from wind and solar; Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ groups amplify trans voices for Pride Month. 

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 22, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 6:00


    7 dead and at least 36 injured after a bloody weekend in Chicago; Immunization debate continues as Utahns battle measles outbreak: Civic groups raise privacy concerns over Ohio absentee voter ID bill: Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ groups amplify trans voices for Pride Month.

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 6:00


    Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC; Celebrities and former presidents attend the gala for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago; Coloradans could see Social Security benefit cuts unless Congress takes action; A proposed data center at Fisk University faces community pushback; Advocates in New York and the nation rally for a fair North American trade deal.

    PNS Daiy Newscast PM Update: June 16,2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 6:01


    Ukraine launches the biggest attack on Moscow in years; Trump signs his interim agreement with Iran and says only stupid people are critical of the deal; A pre-apprenticeship program in New York State helps the clean-energy workforce grow; California postal union works to save post office locations; Texas Community Health Centers now address primary and behavioral care.  

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 6:00


    Georgia GOP lawmakers say no to redistricting session; Tracking 2026 women gubernatorial candidates in Minnesota and nationwide; Georgia libraries are community hubs, but funding fights persist; Activists plan a 'Day of Solidarity' to examine U.S.-Mexico trade policies.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update:Wednesday June 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 6:01


    Mixed results for Trump-backed candidates in Tuesday's voting; A Nashville nonprofit assists entrepreneurs with growing new businesses; A new report finds that former incarceration could affect Mississippians' overall health; An exhibit in Michigan explores immigration and American identity.

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 6:00


    Special Education and Civil Rights is being moved out of the Department of Education; A voter information requirement could hinder Arizona mail-in ballots; Washington is named a top state for nursing education; A new report finds Pennsylvania's fossil fuel decline leaves a widening fiscal gap.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update; June 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 6:00


    Voters head to the polls today in four states and DC; The FBI says it foiled an attack on this weekend's White House event; Food access challenges push partnerships in a Pennsylvania nutrition summit; AARP Nevada calls on Congress to rescue Social Security; and Colorado's 'elk hunting capital' is now open for drilling.  

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 6:00


    B-52 crash leaves 8 crew members dead; Women of color could make history in New Mexico's 2026 governor's race; LGBTQ+ youth have hope but not for America's future; Hoosiers urged to weigh in on bobcat plan.

    PNS Daily Newscast PM Update: June 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 6:01


    Trump says Ships are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz;12 people are dead in a skydiving plane crash in Missouri; Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting the pause button on data centers; Expert urges North Carolinians to keep cool and avoid extreme heat; Critics question the role of a religious pregnancy center in an Idaho care desert.

    PNS Daily Newscast: June 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 6:00


    A deal is once again reported to be reached to end the Iran war - Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade; Critics cry foul of 'sportswashing' at FIFA World Cup; proposed water protection rules in New Mexico include ancient acequias; Paid family leave supporters speak out one year after veto.

    PNS Daily Newscat PM Update: June 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 6:01


    Tornadoes strike three states in the Midwest, with more rough weather for other states coming this weekend; More Ohio school districts are struggling with high food costs; A new report finds NY, CA laws restricting PFAS work, but more regulations are needed; A Pennsylvania education summit connects HIV prevention and mental health. 

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