PBS News Hour - Full Show January 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Jan 10, 2026
Jacob Soboroff, a journalist and author, discusses his book on the alarming implications of the 2025 L.A. fires, emphasizing the challenges posed by misinformation during disaster responses. He highlights systemic failures that left communities vulnerable and reveals health risks faced by firefighters due to toxic smoke. Meanwhile, Jonathan Capehart provides incisive political analysis, exploring the narratives around recent ICE shootings and the broader implications for community trust and safety. Together, they tackle pressing issues of climate change and accountability.
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U.S. Job Growth Has Sharply Slowed
- Job growth in 2025 slowed sharply, concentrated in health care and leisure while other sectors stalled or shed jobs.
- The weak hiring and rising unemployment suggest the Fed will likely cut rates multiple times in early 2026.
Experienced Professional's Long Job Search
- Shawna Pinnock-Glover, a 38-year-old social media director, applied to roughly 860 jobs and interviewed with only nine or ten in 11 months.
- Her story illustrates how experienced Black professionals face prolonged job searches amid the current market.
Downturns Hit Black Workers Hardest
- Black unemployment rose to 7.5%, nearly double the white rate, reflecting disproportionate impacts on Black and brown workers.
- Structural factors and patterns like 'last hired, first fired' amplify downturn effects on these communities.
