# https www pbs (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover https www pbs. Page: Feed: --- ## $17B Meta settlement puts focus on youth mental health crisis, Colorado AG says _2026-08-26 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion in a settlement, putting to rest a trial where dozens of states accused it of deliberately endangering children through their platforms. The company behind Facebook and Instagram agreed to implement digital guardrails for minors and is asking other social platforms to do the same. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. PBS News… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/meta-1.mp3) ## Wall of mud and debris floods communities in Nepal and Tibet _2026-08-26 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ A devastating flood in Nepal and Tibet has left a trail of death and destruction. Torrential rains sent a wall of mud and debris crashing through communities with little warning. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/flood.mp3) ## News Wrap: States sue USPS, challenging Trump's order on mail-in voting _2026-08-26 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ In our news wrap Wednesday, Democratic-controlled states filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, Iran says it would bar all military vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a potential agreement with Oman to reopen the waterway and the FDA approved a landmark new drug today for pancreatic cancer. PBS… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/newswrap-10.mp3) ## How data centers became a major issue in the midterms _2026-08-26 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in some races. Lisa Desjardins discussed what it might mean for the midterms with Clara Ence Morse of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/data.mp3) ## Martina McBride shares her favorite Dolly Parton memories _2026-08-26 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her friend and fellow icon. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/dolly.mp3) ## Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate _2026-08-25 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is threatening Canada with even steeper tariffs. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/trade.mp3) ## Canadian trade minister says reaching deal with U.S. in best interest for both countries _2026-08-25 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Geoff Bennett spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/tradedis.mp3) ## News Wrap: 2 unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania _2026-08-25 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ In our news wrap Tuesday, two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, the Trump administration is threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center if its plans to renovate the arts center are not allowed to proceed and a federal judge rejected a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to throw out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/newswrap-9.mp3) ## Constitutional law professor explains Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in voting _2026-08-25 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ The Supreme Court on Monday issued an emergency order that allows the Trump administration to move forward, for now, with plans to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections in November. Opponents say it will bring chaos to the election process only days before ballots in some states are mailed out. Liz Landers discussed more with Steve Vladeck of the Georgetown University Law Center.… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/ballot.mp3) ## New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players _2026-08-25 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head trauma and can only be diagnosed after an autopsy of the brain. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Chris Nowinski of the Concussion and CTE Foundation, and a co-author of this study. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/nfl.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B1GJG5Etdm5C) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## A look at the devastating impact of USAID cuts in rural Afghanistan _2026-08-25 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan. The five years since the U.S. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160 deaths during the last 18 months to cuts in aid. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report. PBS News is… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/afghanistan-1.mp3) ## Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations _2026-08-25 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary life. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/dolly-1.mp3) ## Former FEMA chief on preparing for disaster with a changing climate _2026-08-25 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through record-breaking disaster years during the Obama administration. In the latest episode of "Settle In," he speaks with Amna Nawaz about how climate change has upended our models for disaster response, criticism that the agency has been politicized and how to prepare for hurricane season. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/settle-in-with-pbs-news/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/SettleIn_FugateAudio_final2.mp3) ## The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada _2026-08-24 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it no longer views as a reliable partner. Geoff Bennett discussed the economic fallout on both sides of the border with Peter Armstrong of the CBC. PBS News… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/tradewar.mp3) ## A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners _2026-08-24 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran's trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot overcome Iran's stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Miad Maleki. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/iran.mp3) ## How Trump intervened in the DOJ case against Live Nation _2026-08-24 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ The Department of Justice spent more than a decade building a case accusing Live Nation of illegally dominating the live event industry by thwarting competition to keep ticket prices high. But according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, President Trump urged senior DOJ officials to settle the case just days before it was set to go to trial. Ali Rogin discussed more with Rebecca Ballhaus. PBS… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/tickets.mp3) ## In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind _2026-08-24 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/underfall.mp3) ## America's depleted arsenal and military readiness concerns _2026-08-21 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ America's military uses the world's most advanced and sought-after weapons. But months of war with Iran have diminished the stockpile, limiting options and the ability to defend allies. Could America's adversaries exploit this moment? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the military's new limitations mean for readiness with Bill LaPlante, Randy Schriver and Celeste Wallander. PBS… [Listen](https://d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/CP08212026.mp3) ## From White House ballroom to IndyCar race, Trump's spectacles take center stage in D.C. _2026-08-21 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Trump's White House ballroom to continue while the justices consider his administration's appeal. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the ballroom as well as the president's IndyCar race coming to the nation's capital this weekend. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/trump.mp3) ## News Wrap: Defense rests in murder trial of Lindsay Clancy _2026-08-21 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ In our news wrap Friday, the defense rested its case in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him and President Trump paused on ground beef tariffs in an attempt to lower prices. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/newswrap-7.mp3) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kfTMRrSfg5hu) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood _2026-08-21 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his operations out of California if the deal is not approved. William Brangham discussed more with Matthew Belloni of Puck News. PBS News is supported… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/hollywood.mp3) ## U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria _2026-08-21 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability." Nick Schifrin spoke with Barrack to discuss the tensions. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/middleeast.mp3) ## Brooks and Capehart on how economic concerns defined the primaries _2026-08-21 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week's midterm primary results, the economy taking center stage, President Trump lashing out at key allies and the controversy surrounding a Trump aide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/brooks-1.mp3) ## Poorna Jagannathan and Amna Nawaz discuss representation in Hollywood on 'Settle In' _2026-08-21 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age series "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu crime dramedy "Deli Boys." Jagannathan joined Amna Nawaz on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed Hollywood's ongoing struggle with diversity and representation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/settlein-1.mp3) ## Why Treasury yields are at 20-year highs – and why it matters _2026-08-20 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ A sustained sell-off in the bond market sent long-term Treasury yields to their highest levels in nearly 20 years this week, rattling both Wall Street and Washington. Higher yields, essentially the interest rate the government pays to borrow money, also mean higher borrowing costs throughout the economy, from mortgages to car loans. Amna Nawaz discussed more with The Washington Post's David Lynch.… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/borrowing.mp3) ## News Wrap: USS Abraham Lincoln heading home after 9-month deployment _2026-08-20 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ In our news wrap Thursday, U.S. military says the USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home following a roughly nine-month deployment and reports of poor living conditions, storms and at least one tornado tore through parts of Germany overnight and China sentenced the founder of Evergrande to life in prison five years after the company's collapse sent shockwaves through China's economy. PBS News is… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/newswrap-6.mp3) ## War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S. Army colonel says _2026-08-20 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ Ukraine says Russia launched several missiles and an estimated 168 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring more than 40 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to replenish the country's stockpile of patriot interceptors. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Col. Robert Hamilton, who was in Kyiv during the attack. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/ukraine-1.mp3) ## 5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule _2026-08-20 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ We're beginning a series of stories on Afghanistan 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks and the start of the American war there. In our first report, we have a look at the lives of three people and their families and how they are faring five years after the Taliban wrenched control from the U.S.-supported government. Special Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/afghanistan.mp3) ## Why primary polls appear to be so inaccurate this year _2026-08-20 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ Results in some high-profile races this primary season have differed greatly from public opinion polls. In the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed had double-digit leads in polling but won over Haley Stevens by just one point. Lisa Desjardins and Courtney Kennedy of Ipsos discussed the recent results that were at odds with polling. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/poll.mp3) ## What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November _2026-08-19 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola was the top vote-getter in the non-partisan Senate primary. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/vote-2.mp3) ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6bfaMeDspWmV) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## News Wrap: Trump pauses his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports _2026-08-19 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump paused his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports and trade officials said they are working to make a final deal, the Israeli military is opening criminal investigations into two high-profile killings by its troops in Gaza and the United Arab Emirates says it is halting trade with Iran a day after it accused Tehran of launching missiles toward its territory.… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/newswrap-5.mp3) ## Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children _2026-08-19 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by its record of protecting minors. Amna Nawaz discussed the landmark trial with Bloomberg tech reporter Alexandra Levine. PBS News is… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/meta.mp3) ## What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA _2026-08-19 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president's health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule, changes that have drawn sharp criticism from medical experts. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Lauren Gardner of Politico. PBS News… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/drug.mp3) ## Trump's tough treatment of allies has a 'net positive,' Rebeccah Heinrichs says _2026-08-19 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered scaled back. Amna Nawaz discussed the president's relationships with U.S. allies with Rebeccah Heinrichs of the Hudson Institute. PBS News is… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/alliance.mp3) ## Historian's American road trip examines parallels between the Gilded Age and today _2026-08-19 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ For her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage traveled across the country, exploring the people, places and turning points that have shaped America over its 250-year history. Judy Woodruff joined her for part of that journey, starting in Chicago. It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/crossroads-1.mp3) ## ABC says FCC waging a retaliatory campaign violating free speech rights _2026-08-18 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ ABC sued the FCC, arguing the agency is waging a retaliatory campaign of censorship against the broadcast network, violating its right to free speech. ABC says the commission has wielded its regulatory power to punish and pressure the company through investigations and threats to strip local stations of their broadcast licenses. Amna Nawaz discussed more with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez. PBS News… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/leadtapeaug18.mp3) ## News Wrap: Meta faces trial over arguments its platforms harm children _2026-08-18 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal trial against Meta started with four states laying out their case that the company's social media platforms harm children, crews are working to clear roads and restore power to tens of thousands of people in Hawaii in the wake of Hurricane Lala and President Trump said that there are no talks taking place between the U.S. and Iran and none are scheduled. PBS… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/newswrapaug18.mp3) ## 2020 election deniers on the ballot for key offices in battleground states _2026-08-18 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ In several key battleground states, Republican candidates who have questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election are on the ballot. If elected to statewide offices like governor and secretary of state, these candidates could shape how elections are administered and certified in the years ahead. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on election deniers running for office. PBS News is… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/vote2026.mp3) ## The growing debate over big money influence in American politics _2026-08-18 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ Voters in Alaska are considering a ballot measure that aims to reduce the influence of big-money donors in state and local elections. It's part of a wider conversation about money in politics, sparked by a Supreme Court decision that struck down limits on how much parties can spend in coordination with their candidates in national elections. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Daniel Weiner. PBS… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-politics/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/moneyinpoliticssss.mp3) ## South Korea relationship shift highlights Trump's transactional approach to allies _2026-08-18 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ President Trump is straining one of America's closest alliances after scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to join the Iran war. It's the latest example of Trump taking a transactional approach to alliances. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery. PBS… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/tensealliancess.mp3) ## Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threat _2026-08-18 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ It doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but the mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread dangerous diseases. Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports on why the insects are thriving, and the surprising way scientists are fighting back. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/buzzoffbuzzoff.mp3) ## 'The party is in charge of everything,' freed pastor says of China's crackdown on religion _2026-08-18 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ China recently took a rare step by releasing a detainee at the United States' request. Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was picked up by Chinese authorities last October, one of dozens of Christians targeted by the Chinese Communist Party, which only allows authorized churches to serve China's estimated 80 million Christians. Nick Schifrin spoke with Pastor Jin and his daughter, Grace. PBS News is supported… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/releasedreleasedreleased.mp3) ## Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist _2026-08-18 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he's also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system of mass incarceration. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage.… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/elegyquiltsmp3.mp3) ## Why Poorna Jagannathan values finding success later in life _2026-08-18 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age show "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu comedy "Deli Boys." In the latest episode of "Settle In," she speaks to Amna Nawaz about her unexpected acting career and the power of later-in-life success. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/settle-in-with-pbs-news/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/SettleIn_PoornaJagannathan_AUDIO_Final.mp3) ## Where the Iran war stands as 60-day window to reach peace deal expires _2026-08-17 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ President Trump lashed out at U.S. allies on Monday as the deadline to reach a deal to end the war with Iran expires. Trump threatened to bomb Oman, which has been mediating negotiations, and called for military exercises with South Korea to be scaled back, in part for refusing to join the war. Amna Nawaz discussed where the war stands and what happens next with Alan Eyre and Reuel Marc Gerecht.… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/warwithiranlead.mp3) ## Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war _2026-08-17 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ Exercises between the American and South Korean militaries began as scheduled on Monday, even after President Trump demanded they be scaled back. Trump said the war games were unnecessarily provocative, and a challenge to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite recent praise of South Korea by the administration. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/tensealliance.mp3) ## News Wrap: 7 dead after storms and catastrophic floods in Midwest _2026-08-17 · PBS NewsHour · PBS News Hour - World_ In our news wrap Monday, a week of heavy storms and catastrophic floods in the Midwest has killed at least seven people, Hurricane Lala left a trail of destruction across the Big Island of Hawaii and the other Hawaiian islands and U.S. envoy and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner left Israel without a breakthrough on the president's stalled Gaza peace proposal. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-world/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/newswrapfloods.mp3) ## Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere _2026-08-17 · PBS News Hour - Art Beat_ Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. No official cause of death was given for the versatile actress and Golden Globe nominee. Emergency responders found her in cardiac arrest before she was pronounced dead at a home in South Carolina. Police say there was no evidence of foul play. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown remembers Panettiere's life and career. PBS News is supported by -… [Listen](https://flex2.acast.com/s/pbs-newshour-art-beat/u/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2026/08/haydenpenetierre..mp3) ## Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on primary races to watch in Florida and Alaska _2026-08-17 · PBS News Hour - Politics_ NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the 2026 primary season entering the home stretch and a look at notable races in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. 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