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Listen to the complete PBS News Hour, specially formatted as a podcast. Published each night by 9 p.m., our full show includes every news segment, every interview, and every bit of analysis as our television broadcast. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in i... more

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Friday on the News Hour, the war with Iran hits the two-week mark as all sides dig in and the death toll rises. The latest antisemitic attack, this time on a Michigan synagogue, highlights growing threats against the Jewish community. Plus, the Trump... more

The Iran war has spiked oil prices, triggered retaliatory strikes against Gulf neighbors and elevated a younger supreme leader. But will the regime survive? How will the war end? And were there military mistakes in the rush to launch the first strike... more

Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drug... more

Thursday on the News Hour, an attack on a synagogue and a shooting at a university renew security concerns in the U.S. As Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking the Strait of Hormuz, we examine whether there's an off-ramp from the war that's... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Bettencourt
Journalist for the California Newsroom and Texas Newsroom
California Newsroom and Texas Newsroom
Episode: March 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Alex Vatanka
Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute
Middle East Institute
Episode: What war in Iran has revealed and what remains unknown
Reuel Marc Gerecht
Former CIA officer focused on Iran and a resident scholar at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: What war in Iran has revealed and what remains unknown
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Clinical epidemiologist at Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University School of Medicine
Episode: The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks
Dr. Rekha Kumar
Associate professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and senior medical advisor for Found Health
Weill Cornell Medical College / Found Health
Episode: The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks
Dr. Jody Dushay
Assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School / Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Episode: The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks
Dr. Anna Lembke
Professor and medical director of addiction medicine at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks
Juliette Kayyem
Senior Boston Homeland Security expert; Harvard Kennedy School DHS veteran
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: March 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Alexander Commission
Advisor on Strategic Affairs to Ukraine's President
Office of the President of Ukraine
Episode: March 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Hosts

Geoff Bennett
Co-host of PBS News Hour and news analyst engaged in delivering in-depth political analysis and coverage of major events.
Amna Nawaz
Co-host of PBS News Hour, well-regarded for her in-depth interviews and thoughtful discussion on pressing issues.
William Brangham
Host of PBS News Hour focusing on crucial news segments and thorough analysis of major events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Gary What’s His Name

    Gary should never be on PBS News Hour again. He is irrational. His arguments have no basis in fact… and they are insulting to the finest tradition of journalism that PBS represents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RRTIV
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love everything about PBS news hour since they tend to cover everything, from local to worldwide. very good balance

    Audible
    5
    Might Gai
    United States2 months ago
  • Sad decline of a once great news program

    Nick Schiffin and Miles O'Brien are good. The rest of this "news" show just gets worse and worse. Boring interviews with celebrities. Reruns of old stories described as "encores."

    Paul Solomon is just awful. Please deliver more *actual news* No more book promotions and and artsy puff pieces about tiny irrelevant nonprofits.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    StudentLearner
    United States3 months ago
  • Love these interviews

    The news hour is great but I do love these closer podcast-style interviews with guests like Andrew Ross Sorkin. Amna Nawaz is also a gem and a great interviewer. She’s always so prepared.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesseo8
    United States4 months ago
  • naked partisanship

    Independent voter here, the naked Democrat partisanship on this show is getting out of hand. They don’t even try to hide it anymore, unsubscribed. :-/ PBS needs the NPR treatment, remove their public funding.. just gross.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Icecreamsandwich.76
    United States4 months ago

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Many appreciate the in-depth coverage and factual reporting without sensationalism.

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The explosion of sports betting in America
Q: How big of a change has the shift to mobile and online betting been for the industry?
Mobile and online betting massively expanded access and product variety, moving from limited venues to widespread, real-time betting options, while also introducing new complexities like live betting and same-game parlays that boost volume but also risk for bettors and regulators.
The explosion of sports betting in America
Q: As someone who studies this and has spent a lot of time in this world, is the perception that betting exploded overnight accurate, or has gambling always been deeply tied to American sports in some way?
Gambling has always been tied to American sports, but PASPA's repeal accelerated a long-term expansion; the industry built momentum through licensing, market entry, and heavy marketing, turning betting into a national phenomenon.
The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks
Q: Jody, a question to you first. So much of the public attention on these drugs has focused on their cosmetic ability to get people to lose weight. Tell us about the people who you prescribed the medications for and what they do for them.
Dr. Dushay explains that GLP-1s are designed for patients with high BMI and metabolic risks, including those with brain-driven overeating tendencies, and that while many use them for weight loss, they are truly intended for those with meaningful comorbidities who would benefit from reduced appetite and improved metabolic health.
March 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Q: Mr. Foreign Minister, thank you for joining us. Has there been any contact with US officials since the selection of the new Supreme Leader, and is negotiation or a ceasefire on the table?
It is too soon for him to comment; historically, talks with the US have been marked by broken commitments, and negotiation would not be on the immediate agenda given recent attacks and the current environment.
March 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Q: What stands out to you about the Iranian leadership's approach to the conflict?
Experts observe that the leadership projects continuity and a hard-line posture, using formal statements and background communications to signal resolve while avoiding overt dramatic appearances, which may be a calculated way to sustain strategic ambiguity during ongoing hostilities.

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Offering a comprehensive breakdown of national and global events, this podcast provides an in-depth exploration of significant news stories presented in a format similar to traditional broadcast. Topics often include political analysis, major social issues, health discussions, and current events surrounding the economy, environment, and international relations. Unique insights are frequently offered by experts during interviews, shedding light on complex systems such as immigration policy, climate change, and public health. The engaging format and knowledgeable hosts create a reliable source for listeners seeking thorough understanding rather than sensationalized coverage, making this podcast appealing for individuals interested in staying ... more

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2. Alex Vatanka
3. Reuel Marc Gerecht
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5. Dr. Rekha Kumar
6. Dr. Jody Dushay
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