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This week, the war in Iran that President Trump predicted would last four to five weeks entered its sixth month. Now, there are new fronts in the war. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the widening conflict means for the Middle Ea... more

There is a major development in the effort to bring lasting peace to Gaza. Hamas says it has agreed to a U.S.-backed framework that would ultimately see the militant group give up its weapons and control of Gaza, while Israeli forces withdraw from th... more

Spain is rushing troops and resources to one of its territories in North Africa, after tens of thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco into the small city of Ceuta. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - www.pbs.org/n... more

In our news wrap Friday, this week's powerful earthquake in Japan has claimed at least 34 lives, a sweltering heat dome descended over much of the West, a Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station in California and President Trump says ... more

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Bill Brownfield
Former US ambassador to Venezuela, senior adviser
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Episode: The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes
Rick de la Torre
Former CIA Caracas station chief, founder/CEO of Tower Strategy LLC
Tower Strategy LLC
Episode: The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes
Laura Cristina Dib
Director for Venezuela at the Washington Office on Latin America
WOLA
Episode: The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes
Andrés Martínez-Fernández
Senior policy analyst for Latin America at the Heritage Foundation
Heritage Foundation
Episode: The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes
Chrystia Freeland
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Canada
Canada (Govt.)
Episode: Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports
Jameson Greer
U.S. Trade Representative
U.S. Government
Episode: Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports
Nate Mook
Leads the aid organization All Hands and Hearts, freshly back from Venezuela
All Hands and Hearts
Episode: Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela, one month after devastating earthquakes
Little Witch
Volunteer using 3D printers for Druk Armia (Print Army)
Druk Armia
Episode: How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine
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Digital marketing professional who joined Brave One
Brave One
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Nick Schifrin
Host of Compass Points and PBS NewsHour World segments; NPR/wide coverage

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 173 ratings
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    Frustrated that this podcast is called "PBS News Hour" and most of the episodes are maybe 4 minutes. I would want a show with the word "Hour" in its name to last at least the better part of an hour.

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Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models threaten U.S. lead in tech race
Q: Tell us more about that.
The White House is overhauling federal AI funding, moving roughly 200 billion dollars from universities toward individual researchers, with AI placed at the center of federal science policy to accelerate innovation and broaden where funding goes.
Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela, one month after devastating earthquakes
Q: What are the most urgent needs and how are responses coordinating at the moment?
The immediate shift is from rescue to stabilization and recovery, with urgent needs including clean water, shelter, communications, and support for displaced families, while coordination involves the US government, Venezuelan authorities, NGOs, and local partners working to scale operations across a wide area.
Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela, one month after devastating earthquakes
Q: What does it feel like on the ground in Venezuela right now after the earthquakes?
The on-the-ground reality is staggering and hard to encapsulate in words, with some areas showing severe devastation while others seem to have escaped the worst, and communities are still digging through rubble in search of loved ones.
Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports
Q: How significant is the Canada–U.S. tariff action in the broader context of North American trade, and what should be expected going forward?
The answer emphasizes that the Canada–U.S. episode is a major test of longstanding ties, highlighting the need for negotiated resolution and the potential for sustained damage to mutual economic interests if cooperation isn't restored.
Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports
Q: What is your reaction to the administration's justification for these tariffs and its approach to forced labor concerns?
The guest explains that while there is concern about forced labor, the strategy has broad implications for allies and risks eroding long-standing economic cooperation if not calibrated with stronger coalition-building and clear, enforceable standards.

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Global affairs analysis with on-the-ground reporting, covering geopolitical developments, international diplomacy, and policy debates. Episodes frequently thread official briefings, regional dynamics, and expert commentary across topics like U.S.-Iran talks, AI ethics within religious and governmental frameworks, NATO and European security, Russia and Moscow's historical context, and energy geopolitics. Noteworthy are the blend of scholarly perspectives, policy analysis, and real-world implications for audiences interested in how world events unfold and intersect with technology, security, and governance.

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