PBS News Hour - Full Show November 25, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Nov 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Adam Chandler delves into the troubling impact of recent SNAP policy changes on food security, shedding light on how new work requirements threaten access for many. Nick Schifrin interviews Taiwan's deputy foreign minister about the precarious balance of U.S. support in the face of growing Chinese aggression. Filmmaker Miroslav Chernov shares gripping insights from his documentary on Ukraine's frontlines, while Peter Goodman reveals alarming health risks linked to recycled lead in Nigeria, highlighting serious environmental concerns. Fred DeSam Lazaro examines how colleges are navigating the disruptive rise of generative AI.
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Doge Disbanded But Impact Is Unclear
- The Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) largely dispersed rather than functioning as a centralized unit.
- Reported savings and job cuts are murky and did not meaningfully reduce overall federal spending.
Savings Contrast With Rising Federal Outlays
- Doge claims about $214 billion saved amount to roughly 3% of the federal budget but lack full verification.
- Federal outlays rose from $6.7 trillion (2024) to $7 trillion (2025), so spending hasn't meaningfully fallen.
Food Banks Hit Hard After SNAP Disruption
- Food bank leaders describe depleted inventories and surging demand after SNAP disruption during the shutdown.
- Nonprofits report spikes up to 50–100% and must tap emergency funds to cover shortfalls.
