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Monday on the News Hour, the White House confirms the military fired twice at a single alleged drug boat. The Trump administration decides not to commemorate World AIDS Day for the first time in decades. Plus, with the Supreme Court set to weigh in on the controversial practices of crisis pregnancy centers, we explore their growing role in the anti-abortion movement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, Ukraine's leadership structure gets a shakeup as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top aid resigns in the midst of a corruption scandal, President Trump vows to stop immigration from poorer countries after the fatal National Guard shooting blocks from the White House and we offer tips for holiday shopping on Black Friday in a year when prices are rising. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, investigations into the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., reveal new details about the suspect including his history working for the CIA in Afghanistan, President Trump tries to put his stamp on the NFL with mixed results and we answer your questions about how to remain civil with family and friends during this year's holidays. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, two National Guard members are shot in Washington, sparking a White House lockdown and the president's ire. The push for peace in Ukraine is complicated by a leaked call from the chief White House negotiator. Plus, dozens of women accuse an Army OB-GYN of recording his patients. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, the Department of Government Efficiency, which aimed to slash budgets under Elon Musk's leadership, takes on a new shape. Food banks nationwide feel the pressure from rising food prices and cutbacks to government benefits. Plus, we speak with Taiwan's deputy foreign minister about fears that U.S. support is waning while the threat from China is rising. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News hour, a judge throws out the DOJ cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Ukraine and European leaders work to revise a peace plan to end the war with Russia as the origins of the plan come under question. Plus, a look at immigration agents arresting migrants at their mandatory court check-ins. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Freakonomics, the book that made millions look at the world in a radically different way, co-author Dubner shares from a new edition and reflects on the unexpected impact Freakonomics has had on the world. In conversation with Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, and an NBC News and MSNBC political contributor. This program was held on November 2, 2025. 

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump welcomes New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the White House after vilifying him during the campaign. The Trump administration demands that Ukraine accept its peace plan that includes major territorial concessions to Russia. Plus, one state's efforts to protect vaccine access as the federal government casts doubt on their effectiveness and safety. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, the jobs report shows strong hiring but higher unemployment as the Fed comes under more pressure from the president. The Trump administration comes up with plans to end the war in Ukraine, which require significant concessions that Ukraine has previously rejected. Plus, the Trump family’s promotion of cryptocurrency raises questions about profiting from the presidency. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

BigTentUSA hosted a lively post-election conversation on November 19 with Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark, journalist and founder of The Up and Up Rachel Janfaza, and political strategist Lis Smith. The group dug into what actually drove voters in 2025, the surprises that even longtime experts didn't see coming, and what all of it might mean as we head toward 2026.A big message from the conversation was that candidates need to rethink how they connect with people. The speakers talked about the importance of better storytelling, being more comfortable and creative on social media, and showing greater empathy for what voters are going through. They also pointed out how crucial it is for political parties to support candidates who truly understand their local communities and to build a “big tent” that welcomes people with different experiences and ideas.Overall, the event offered a clear and candid look at where voters are right now — and what it will take to earn their trust moving forward.Tune in to Sarah's Podcast “The Focus Group”: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/thefocus... Check out for The Bulwark here: https://www.thebulwark.com/ Sign up for Rachel's newsletter “The Up and Up”: https://www.theupandup.us/ ABOUT THE SPEAKERSSarah Longwell is the publisher of The Bulwark, which she co-founded in 2019, and host of the podcast The Focus Group, now in its sixth season. The Bulwark is one of the fastest-growing independent digital media companies and a home for honest, pro-democracy news and analysis.A recognized expert in qualitative research, Sarah has hosted hundreds of focus groups and spoken with thousands of voters nationwide. Her work digs into what motivates voters and how they view major political issues, with a focus on persuadable swing voters, including current and former Trump voters. Her insights have been featured on PBS NewsHour, CNN, MSNBC, and elsewhere.Rachel Janfaza is the founder of The Up and Up – a newsletter about young voters – and and a consultant on youth civic engagement and media strategy. A member of Generation Z, she is laser-focused on the cohort's civic attitude and has convened listening sessions with hundreds of young people across the country. Her written work has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, The Free Press, Glamour, POLITICO Magazine, Teen Vogue, Vogue, Elle, Cosmo, and Bustle. And her on-air analysis has been featured on CNN, C-SPAN, The Hill TV, NY-1, WNYC Public Radio, and NPR/WBUR.Lis Smith has been hailed as a “next-gen gunslinger,” “not your grandfather's political consultant,” and “the hard-charging New York operative [who] helped turn an obscure Indiana mayor into a national name.” She is one of the most in-demand strategists in today's political environment. Named to Fortune's “40 under 40 in Government” and Crain's “50 Most Powerful Women in New York,” Smith continues to work as a strategist and regularly contributes opinion pieces to publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, and Vanity Fair, in addition to appearing as a frequent guest on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, and HBO's “Real Time with Bill Maher". This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Epstein-sagen er skandalen, der bliver ved med at trække spor helt ind i Det Hvide Hus. Og i denne uge tog sagen en dramatisk drejning. Med massiv opbakning – også fra Donald Trumps egne støtter – har Kongressen vedtaget et krav, der tvinger præsidenten til at frigive alle de ellers hemmeligholdte dokumenter fra efterforskningen mod den skandaliserede, afdøde finansmand Jeffrey Epstein. Trump har nu set sin magt fordufte, og det kan blive et historisk tilbageslag. For USA kan det blive et vendepunkt i en skandale, der i årevis har ulmet under overfladen. Hvorfor er afstemningen så opsigtsvækkende? Hvad risikerer Trump? Og hvad kan de længe skjulte dokumenter afsløre? Gæst: Christian Bigum, Jyllands-Postens korrespondent i USA Vært: Jacob Grosen Tilrettelæggelse og produktion: Pernille Skytte Foto: MSNBC Der er lånt klip fra ABC News, CNN, CBS News, Forbes, The Independent, PBS News Hour og The Washington PostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday on the News Hour, the Justice Department and the U.S. attorney leading the case against former FBI Director James Comey face heightened scrutiny for their handling of the indictment. President Trump fosters public and private investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, including a rare earths deal to counter China. Plus, state bans on abortion pills give rise to underground networks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, Congress votes to release Justice Department files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The White House welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, prompting renewed scrutiny of Trump family business dealings in the kingdom. Plus, former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the latest United Nations climate summit that the United States decided to skip. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, in a major reversal, President Trump says Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files. Charlotte becomes the latest target of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with dozens arrested and detained. Plus, the Dominican Republic enforces its own immigration crackdown on Haitians seeking a safe haven from gang violence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, the U.S. attorney who brought charges against James Comey and Letitia James faces scrutiny over whether she was unlawfully appointed to her post. As local agencies sign up to help with Trump's immigration crackdown, we speak with one sheriff about the partnership. Plus, a small community fights for justice after finding high levels of forever chemicals in drinking water. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, the House of Representatives returns to Washington to take up a bill that could end the longest government shutdown in history. President Trump faces fresh questions about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein as newly released emails mention Trump multiple times. Plus, children from Gaza who suffered debilitating wounds of war receive treatment and a new life in the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The world has changed a good bit since Freakonomics was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of PBS NewsHour everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, Freakonomics. SOURCES:Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. RESOURCES:Freakonomics Twentieth Anniversary Edition: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, by Stephen Dubner and Steve Levitt (2025). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday on the News Hour, the deal to end the longest government shutdown in history now sits in the hands of the House. A prominent conservative judge resigns to protest what he calls President Trump's "assault on the rule of law." Plus, our Rethinking College series explores how universities are trying to navigate unprecedented demands from the Trump administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, a group of Senate Democrats breaks with party leadership and makes a deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown. During a meeting with President Trump, Syria's leader announces his country is joining an anti-ISIS coalition. Plus, we speak with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary about the agency's decision to lift warnings on hormone replacement therapy for menopause. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, flights are canceled amid the longest-ever government shutdown, while SNAP food benefits remain in legal limbo. As President Trump targets the agency in charge of jobs reports, we examine what other labor market data says about unemployment. Plus, Tucker Carlson hosts white nationalist and antisemite Nick Fuentes on his show, causing a rift in the Republican Party. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, Democrats dominate election night as economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump’s leadership weigh heavily on Republican candidates. The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case questioning whether the president overstepped his authority when he imposed tariffs on nearly every country in the world. Plus, we speak with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, voters cast ballots in state-level elections that could signal the future of U.S. politics. A group of small businesses and states challenge President Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court. Plus, the complicated legacy of the late former Vice President Dick Cheney. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Richmond, California used to be called America's “Murder Capital”. But when city leaders chose a different path the city's gun violence problem dramatically declined. DeVone Boggan and UC Berkeley's Jason Corburn join Claudia to discuss their new book “Advancing Peace”, which chronicles their efforts to reduce gun violence in Richmond and other cities by focusing on those most likely to pull the trigger. Boggan and Corburn make a case for an approach to gun violence interruption grounded in deep mentorship, community investment and healing and accountability. We discuss:The book's core ideas: ending urban gun violence with redemptive loveHow public health overlooks community strengths by fixating on riskWhy Richmond's Office of Neighborhood Safety sits in government - but outside policingDeVone says that the greatest demonstration of this approach has always been Richmond: “From the moment we implemented the Peacemaker Fellowship in 2010, within 18 to 24 months after we did that, there were dramatic, precipitous reductions in gun violence… Our argument has been [that] when you get the right people to get at the right people the right way over a long period of time, here's living proof and demonstration of what can happen…In 2014, we achieved a 40 year low in gun violence [in Richmond].” Relevant LinksRead Jason and DeVone's book “Advancing Peace: Ending Urban Gun Violence through the Power of Redemptive Love”Listen to an episode from our archives with Megan Ranney on gun violence as a public health issueCheck out Richmond, California's Office of Neighborhood SafetyRead more about Jason Corburn's work at UC BerkeleyGet more information on DeVone's organization Advance PeaceAbout Our GuestsDeVone Boggan serves as Founder and CEO of Advance Peace. Advance Peace interrupts gun violence in American urban neighborhoods by providing transformational opportunities to young men involved in lethal firearm offenses and placing them in a high-touch, personalized fellowship. By working with and supporting a targeted group of individuals at the core of gun hostilities, Advance Peace bridges the gap between anti-violence programming and a hard-to-reach population at the center of violence in urban areas, thus breaking the cycle of gun hostilities and altering the trajectory of these men's lives. DeVone is the former Neighborhood Safety Director and founding director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) for the City of Richmond, California. The ONS is a government, non-law enforcement agency that is charged with reducing firearm assaults and associated deaths in Richmond. Under his leadership as Neighborhood Safety Director, the city experienced a 71% reduction in gun violence between 2007 when the office was created and 2016. His work with ONS has been recognized in national publications and media, including the New York Times, Mother Jones, The Nation, Detroit Free Press, The Washington Post, TIME Magazine, PBS NewsHour, NPR, NBC Nightly News, ABC Nightline, CNBC, MSNBC, and CNN. Prior to his

Monday on the News Hour, the Trump administration says it will provide half of the regular food benefits during the government shutdown. It's Zohran Mamdani's race to lose in New York's election that could change the future of the city and the Democratic Party. Plus, the Israeli military's former top lawyer is arrested for leaking a video that allegedly shows abuse of a Palestinian detainee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the ongoing federal shutdown threatens critical funding for Head Start, which serves children and families nationwide. The civil war in Sudan escalates into a brutal new phase after a paramilitary force captures a key stronghold. Plus, an Afghan man is detained by immigration authorities despite following the legal asylum procedure. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump and Chinese President Xi outline a deal to ease the trade war, but tensions between the two nations remain. The Caribbean begins the long, arduous road to recovery in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Plus, musician Ben Folds talks politics and his decision to resign as an advisor at the Kennedy Center after President Trump's takeover. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News House, much of Jamaica is left with severe damage and no power in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Vice President Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow host a college event in Mississippi, aiming to chart a path forward for the young conservative movement. Plus, federal funding cuts force many top researchers to think about leaving the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as the most powerful storm in the country's recorded history. Israel launches strikes in Gaza in retaliation for an attack on its soldiers, once again testing the ceasefire deal with Hamas. Plus, critical food stamp benefits for millions of Americans become the next potential casualty of the ongoing government shutdown. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump visits Japan to meet its newly elected conservative prime minister, one stop on a multi-country trip to Asia with a focus on trade. Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 storm. Plus, Vermont’s recent floods reveal, with devastating clarity, how climate change can magnify the already critical shortage of affordable housing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Drive-by Journalism Damages the Marine Aquarium Trade w/ Dr. Andy Rhyne - Episode 147 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk to Dr. Andrew Rhyne about the source of marine aquarium fish in our industry and the new paper on which he is a coauthor.  Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www.championlighting.com/ Champion Lighting Wholesale: https://www.championlightingdealer.com/ Links: The Paper: Extent of threats to marine fish from the online aquarium trade in the United States https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.70155 Press Release: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/10/09/losing-nemo--almost-all-aquarium-fish-in-the-us-are-caught-in-th.html EurekAlert: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1100587 Vice Article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/exotic-pet-fish-owners-are-accidentally-ruining-the-ocean/ PBS News Hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8BZXY7MPy0 Merch is now available! https://reefbeefpodcast.com/merch/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/reefbeef Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! https://reefbeefpodcast.com/notify/ Get our help / advice: https://reefbeefpodcast.com/consult/ Buy Reef Beef a Beer! https://reefbeefpodcast.com Become a Member: https://reefbeefpodcast.com/membership Follow Us: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReefBeefPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KA5CRWWe8dDmitJGOAG1J Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-beef/id1552005275 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/db09c6a8-5f0e-46c2-ac2d-25ed555a549f/reef-beef Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/reef-beef Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552005275 Audible: https://audible.com/pd/B08JJNKYLG

Thursday on the News Hour, current and former NBA stars are accused in a sprawling illegal gambling scheme that allegedly involved faked injuries, rigged poker games and ties to organized crime. Congress fails to agree on proposals to pay federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Plus, Pennsylvania's top election official responds to the DOJ's repeated efforts to obtain voter data. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the U.S. escalates regional tensions with another strike on an alleged drug boat off the coast of Venezuela. Experts warn against the dangers of manipulating economic data after President Trump replaced the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Plus, the government shutdown continues, leaving many critical workers unpaid and needing to resort to food banks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump's push to end foreign wars faces a test as cracks show in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire and a meeting with Putin is called off. The president faces growing calls to withdraw a nominee who reportedly referred to himself as having a “Nazi streak.” Plus, another university refuses the Trump administration's demands for higher education. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump sanctions Russia's two biggest oil companies after efforts to end the war in Ukraine falter. Pressure mounts to end the government shutdown as furloughed federal workers struggle to make ends meet and millions of Americans face a spike in health care costs. Plus, the mother of a teen mistakenly arrested by immigration agents speaks out. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, Ukraine turns to European leaders for military support after President Trump urges Kyiv to cede territory to Russia. Trump spars with the president of Colombia over U.S. strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. Plus, how Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and further dismantle the Voting Rights Act may disenfranchise Black voters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser turned critic, is indicted over classified documents in the latest retribution against his perceived enemies. The Trump administration authorizes covert CIA operations in Venezuela as maritime strikes on alleged drug boats continue. Plus, Israelis work to process the collective trauma of the Oct. 7 attacks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, Ukraine's president visits the White House amid tensions over long-range missiles and discussions with Vladimir Putin. The disfigured, injured, and traumatized children and parents of Gaza begin the long road to recovery as the tenuous ceasefire holds. Plus, the Trump administration provides a $20 billion lifeline to Argentina's flailing economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This episode is the second in our occasional series on important, controversial, or unusually relevant conservative texts from the recent past. Here we take up Charles Murray's 2012 book, Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010. With its focus on the ascendence of a new "cognitive elite," cultural divides, and the pathologies afflicting working and lower class whites, the book might seem prophetic of the Age of Trump — but the reality is more complicated. Murray's oversights, it turns out, are as interesting as his insights. We walk listeners through Murray's account of how America "came apart," take the test he provides to see how thick our class/cultural bubbles are, then rip into the moralizing prescriptions with which he concludes the book. Along the way we discuss Murray as an emblematic success story of the right-wing welfare state and intellectual pipeline, revisit his obsession with race and IQ, and more!Sources:Charles Murray, Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010 (2012)— Human Accomplishment: The Pursuit of Excellence in the Arts and Sciences, 800 B.C. to 1950 (2003)— Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950-1980 (1984)Jason DeParle, "Daring Research or 'Social Science Pornography'? Charles Murray," New York Times, Oct 9, 1994Jane Mayer, Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right (2016)Pew Research Center, "Religious Landscape Study," Feb 26, 2025Quinn Slobodian & Stuart Schrader, "The White Man, Unburdened," The Baffler, July 2018"Do you live in a bubble? A quiz." PBS Newshour, Mar 24, 2016. ...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

Wednesday on the News Hour, aid trucks enter Gaza as the tenuous Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal holds, and both Gazans and Israelis take stock of what they've lost. The Supreme Court hears a Louisiana redistricting case that challenges a key part of the Voting Rights Act. Plus, how students and teachers are faring in Arizona's school voucher program that could soon be adopted across the nation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, the joy from freed Israeli hostages is tempered by the long physical and mental recovery that lies ahead, and the memories of those who did not survive. Major news outlets refuse to sign new restrictive Pentagon rules ordered by the defense secretary. Plus, how the rich are driving the economy, often at the expense of working people. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 14, 2025: we wrap up our Washington week coverage with interviews PBS News Hour's congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and WSJ's Josh Dawsey; we get some good insight on Congress and the Trump administration from two reporters closest to the action; we also have new campaign trail fundraising numbers and polls; and more!

Monday on the News Hour, Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees are released after two long years of war. The Trump administration's latest round of mass firings further hollows out the Department of Education. Plus, Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of killing two FBI agents, adjusts to life outside prison after his sentence was commuted. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, Gazans start returning to their shattered homes and Israeli forces start pulling back as part of the tenuous deal to end the war. As the Trump administration begins mass layoffs during the government shutdown, we speak with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries about Democrats' response. Plus, actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on Broadway. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, hopes for a lasting peace as Israel and Hamas work to implement the first phase of the ceasefire deal. As a deal to end the government shutdown remains elusive, we speak with Senate Majority Leader John Thune about the stalemate. Plus, ICE escalates immigration raids in Chicago as the Trump administration moves to deploy the National Guard. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, former FBI Director James Comey is arraigned in federal court for allegedly lying to Congress, a case many see as President Trump's attempt to seek political retribution. Staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown disrupt air travel across the country. Plus, Palestinians in Gaza mark two years of war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, Israel marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack as peace negotiations offer a glimmer of hope for ending the war in Gaza and bringing the remaining hostages home. Attorney General Pam Bondi pushes back against lawmakers who say she's politicized the Justice Department. Plus, a closer look at the complications and inherent risks of creating relationships with AI. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, as President Trump's effort to deploy more National Guard troops gets caught up in the courts, we hear from the governor of Oregon. After agreeing to some parts of a peace plan, Hamas negotiates with Israel for an end to the devastating war in Gaza. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to take up a case on the controversial practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages in response to President Trump's proposal, but says more negotiations are needed on the plan to end the war. The Senate once again fails to pass a measure to reopen the government. Plus, the shutdown threatens an already strained air traffic control system with employees required to work without pay. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, the threat of mass firings looms after a second day of the government shutdown. Millions of senior citizens lose access to telehealth services in the wake of the shutdown. Plus, in our ongoing look at those caught up in the president's immigration crackdown, a Laotian man living in the U.S. since childhood describes being detained during a routine check-in. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy