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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, a housing affordability bill is on track to become law without the president's signature. Trump fires members of a key election commission in his latest attempt to assert control over the voting process. Plus, an ongoing drou... more

At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he's still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredicta... more

From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a ... more

Thursday on the News Hour, what the latest U.S. strikes on Iran mean for efforts to negotiate an end to the war. Democrats search for a replacement Senate candidate in Maine after sexual assault allegations force Graham Platner out. Plus, we speak wi... more

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Recent Guests

Nirav Shah
Former state CDC director
Various political roles
Episode: July 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Steve Missler
Maine Public Radio Host
Maine Public Radio
Episode: July 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
National Higher Education Reporter
The Washington Post
Episode: July 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Jenny Yang
Former Chair of the EEOC
Outten & Golden (law firm)
Episode: July 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Mike Saray
Correspondent
PBS NewsHour
Episode: July 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Nick Schiffin
Correspondent reporting from Ankara on NATO summit
PBS NewsHour
Episode: July 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Geoff Goodell
Contributing writer at Rolling Stone and author
Rolling Stone
Episode: July 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Lacey Hollis
Parent who lost her daughter Virginia in Camp Mystic tragedy
Virginia's Song Foundation (founder family)
Episode: July 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Lars Hollis
Parent who lost his daughter Virginia in Camp Mystic tragedy
Virginia's Song Foundation (founder family)
Episode: July 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Hosts

Amna Nawaz
Co-anchor/Host with deep experience in U.S. politics and international reporting.
Geoff Bennett
Host and interviewer on NewsHour with a broad domestic and international brief.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • 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 and book authors and bits of clickbaity"news" that sounds like it came straight from social media posts. Politics Monday and Politics Friday are really awful. Just chitchat about stuff like a podcast. That is not news. Please deliver more *actual news* No more book promotions and artsy puff pieces about tiny irrelevant nonprofits.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    StudentLearner
    United States2 months ago
  • So disappointing

    PBS Newshour was a place I’d go for truth and clear professional journalism. Not any more. They parrot regime propaganda and ignore the genocide in Gaza while feting Israel. I’ve stopped donating to PBS and my local NPR station. A sad fall for a this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Two Wrights
    United States3 months ago
  • Essential but

    Great news podcast and an example of public media at its best. Really miss weekends with John Yang, though!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wilhelmina a.
    United States3 months ago
  • We 🤍PBS!

    Always trustworthy. Hang in there. Trump will be gone soon and we can undo all his BB including defunding truth telling media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JayMoo00
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners crave more hard news and fewer book-promotions.
Intelligent, thoughtful journalism with deep policy context.
Consistently quality reporting and credible experts, though opinions vary across episodes.
Guests are diverse and well-informed; interviews feel substantive.

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#33
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#137
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#50
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#83
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#237
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#57
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

July 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Q: Hi, I'm William Hedrick. As a military commander and as the chief executive, why did he allow so much unresolved conflict within his inner core, both within the revolution and once he was president, and specifically between Hamilton and Jefferson?
The guest explains that Washington intentionally surrounded himself with diverse viewpoints, used councils of war to debate, and did not enter meetings with his mind made up, allowing him to balance competing perspectives and serve as a unifying figure.
June 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Q: What was Chief Justice John Roberts' reasoning behind birthright citizenship according to the majority?
The majority concluded that the 14th Amendment's universal language applies broadly, not just to the enslaved or formerly enslaved, and that the birthright citizenship clause was designed to cover all children born in the United States, including those of immigrants, thereby invalidating the Trump administration's order.
July 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Q: Could Mr. Trump have earned the same amount of money if he were not president?
Lipton and the reporting suggest it would have been unlikely due to intertwining investments and the political context, though the White House asserts no conflicts of interest.
The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men
Q: What practical takeaways would you offer to new or expectant fathers?
Practice and time with children matter as much as biology. Fathers can develop a 'parenting dial' that they can turn up through engagement, responsiveness, and learning, which improves caregiving and aligns with healthier outcomes for kids and families.
The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men
Q: How do social structures and culture interact with these biological changes?
Biology sets the potential, but culture and policy shape how it manifests. When families lack alloparental support, fathers may shoulder the burden, which can be misinterpreted as a failure of masculinity. Policies like paid paternity leave and community support can help translate biological readiness into real-world involvement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PBS News Hour

What is PBS News Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A nightly, full-format news recap featuring live international reporting, in-depth interviews, and expert analysis across politics, economics, and public policy. Episodes consistently emphasize U.S.-China relations, foreign policy, domestic governance, and timely health and technology topics, often pairing field reporting with voices from academia, government, and journalism. A standout aspect is the breadth: multiple anchors and experts deliver a holistic, TV-grade news hour in audio form, with occasional long-form author or cultural segments threaded into current affairs. This makes it a solid fit for listeners who want a comprehensive, credentialed briefing and for potential sponsors seeking a broad, educated audience craving deep dives ... more

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Recent guests on PBS News Hour include:

1. Nirav Shah
2. Steve Missler
3. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
4. Jenny Yang
5. Mike Saray
6. Nick Schiffin
7. Geoff Goodell
8. Lacey Hollis

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