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Don't have time for a full news hour? Listen to the PBS News Hour, segment by segment. Our full coverage of politics, science, arts, health, national and international news is included in this feed in easy-to-digest 5 to 10 minute segments. Segments are published each night by 9 p.m. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full show, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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What Huang's resignation means for chipmakers, AI and U.S. national security

2026/11/12

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced his resignation after it was reported that he had an affair with a businesswoman accused of being a Chinese spy and an extramarital relationship with an Nvidia executive. Huang's departure has sparked questions about the future of Nvidia, the AI industry and U.S. national security. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Dmitri Alperovitch and Stephen Witt. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

New York building collapse kills 8, including 2 children

2026/11/12

New York officials say they've ended their rescue operations at the site of a collapsed building in Brooklyn and that there are no more victims inside. The collapse killed at least eight people, including two children, and injured dozens more. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

News Wrap: 1 killed and 4 injured in D.C. shooting

2026/11/12

In our news wrap Thursday, a gunman in Washington, D.C., killed one person and injured 4 others before fatally shooting himself, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal today to the soldier who admonished his party during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and European officials will join the next round of Ukraine peace talks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

How Scott Colom won his longshot bid to flip Mississippi's Senate seat

2026/11/12

In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom won his longshot bid to oust incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom's victory is a stunning reversal in the deeply conservative state that hasn't been represented by a Black senator since the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Scott Colom's historic victory marks 'new moment' for Black voters, Bryan Stevenson says

2026/11/12

Scott Colom's historic victory in Mississippi marks a political milestone in a state central to the struggle for civil rights and voting rights in America. To discuss the significance of this moment, Geoff Bennett spoke with Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Abdul El-Sayed on Democratic leadership, health care access and inspiring a new generation

2026/11/12

The new Democratic senators are in Washington for orientation and are already facing tough questions about how they plan to govern. One is Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan, the first Muslim elected to the Senate. His win came after a hard-fought race marked by outside spending and attacks on his name and his faith. Amna Nawaz sat down with El-Sayed to discuss how he hopes to shake up Washington. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In Somalia, USAID cuts have life-or-death consequences

2026/11/12

Since the Trump administration began its reductions to foreign aid, we've brought you reports from around the world on the consequences. Wracked by conflict for decades and suffering the cruel effects of the climate crisis, Somalia is perpetually in need. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, Neha Wadekar and Ed Ram show how the cuts are affecting some of the world's most vulnerable people. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A Brief But Spectacular take on finding purpose after military service

2026/11/12

After 24 years in the Army, Quinton McNair returned home to Chicago and found himself struggling to adjust to civilian life. But an unexpected hobby helped him discover a new sense of mission. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on finding purpose after the military. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Indictment sheds light on alleged Iran-backed plots across U.S. and Europe

2026/11/11

Iran's top national security official warned that it would strike American bases beyond the Gulf, including in Europe, if the United States resumes air strikes against the Islamic Republic. The warning comes one day after indictments in New York against three men who allegedly conspired to attack U.S. Air Force planes at a base in England. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

News Wrap: Democrat Scott Colom defeats Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith

2026/11/11

In our news wrap Wednesday, Democrat Scott Colom has defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, a group that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was admonished by an Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. ended with an agreement to exchange prisoners, but no breakthrough on ending the war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

White House threatens Democrats over plans to investigate Trump officials

2026/11/11

With Democrats set to take control of Congress, the White House is threatening them over investigations into the Trump administration. The top White House lawyer warned that aggressive oversight of the administration "may cross the line into blatant criminality." It comes amid a wave of resignations within the Justice Department. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Devlin Barrett of The New York Times. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sen. Coons on Huang affair, Iran war and why Trump should fire Hegseth

2026/11/11

As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress, Delaware Sen. Chris Coons is poised to become chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, succeeding retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. A staunch supporter of Ukraine and a critic of President Trump's war with Iran, Coons would take the helm at a consequential moment for American foreign policy. Coons joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

How companies are using AI to make you spend more money

2026/11/11

Companies have always tried to maximize profits, but now there are a host of sophisticated tools to determine the prices of the goods and services they sell. At a time when so many Americans are frustrated with rising costs, those tools are under greater scrutiny. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains how that technology is transforming the prices we pay. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

How America's military shaped the nation's history and evolved over 250 years

2026/11/11

Over the last 250 years, the United States military has helped shape the nation's history – from the fight for independence to its emergence as the world's leading military power. But as the military's reach has grown, fewer Americans are serving in uniform. Judy Woodruff explores what that means for the country in her series, Crossroads: America at 250. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

New film 'The Mosquito Bowl' tells story of WWII football game between Marines

2026/11/11

The themes of service to country and reflection on humanity are at the center of the new film "The Mosquito Bowl." Special correspondent Mike Cerre caught up with some of the forces behind the film and the real historical event. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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CaliNate101 2025/05/23

Israeli Propaganda

I can’t believe the propaganda coming from PBS. PBS is supporting a genocide. This must be the new Trump version of PBS. I can’t subscribe anymore

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Unethical one star 2025/02/17

Come on you guys I love you!!

I don’t want to listen to 10- 5 minute bits. I value your reporting. Give me the whole week end show! I want it all . I come to you for a reason!!

★☆☆☆☆

Peter K 0314 2024/03/09

Great content, but why so many ads suddenly?

Re-upping my semi-annual complaint. This podcast has been my go to source for news for years - great content - but the drastic uptick in ads over the ...

★☆☆☆☆

sickkidchemist 2024/03/05

The ads again? Really?

Seemingly once a year I have to come in here and edit my review and rating to get y’all to stop putting ads into every single segment… do you realize ...

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another RJF 2023/12/08

Contested election results/recounts will be a new normal

2000, Gore v. Bush in FL chad ballot recount; 2016, Ms. Clinton claimed she did not lose and to join “the resistance” to oust Mr. Trump; 2020, Mr. Tru...

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Janejane0 2023/11/22

Always a day late uploads -

NEED TO UPLOAD ASAP EACH DAY.

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RCJII 2023/02/24

Fox News Host “Liar!”

So we freely say that a Fox News Host is a “Liar!” but when Rachel Maddow at MSNBC gets something wrong or inaccurate, why is she merely “mistaken”? Y...

★☆☆☆☆

EJS2511 2022/07/05

What Happened

For the last week I need to go to the itunes store to retrieve the newest News Hour Segments in order to add them to my playlist!

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gsbdiver 2021/07/30

Biases have gotten so bad, accuracy is compromised

This has been my go to for daily news for a decade but time to give up and switch to The Morning Wire for simply the facts on daily news. You have lo...

★★★★☆

KarrieJB 2021/07/22

Delivery needs to match reporting

The volume is off along side other podcasts. Release them from first to last so we don’t have to adjust this one podcast to get segments in order.

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