PBS News Hour - Full Show September 23, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Sep 24, 2025
Tremaine Lee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, dives deep into the themes of his new book on gun violence and its profound effects on Black communities. He shares how generational trauma manifests physically and emotionally, tracing personal losses within his family. Lee discusses the systemic nature of violence, linking it to economic injustices and redlining. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing resilience and hope within the youth, advocating for storytelling as a vital means of healing and agency.
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Trump Frames Migration And Climate As Global Failures
- President Trump framed global migration and climate policy as failures of 'globalism' and pushed for temporary, first-entry asylum rules.
- His speech signaled a broader shift toward closed-border, sovereignty-first rhetoric on the world stage.
Trump's Unexpected Shift On Ukraine's Prospect
- Trump announced on social media that Ukraine could win back all its original territory, marking a major departure from prior U.S. skepticism about a full military recovery.
- The shift creates uncertainty about U.S. policy and how American support for Ukraine will evolve.
Assassination Plot Trial Ended With Conviction
- Jurors convicted Ryan Ruth on all charges after prosecutors called 38 witnesses and the defendant represented himself with only three witnesses.
- Ruth attempted to stab himself as the verdict was read and faces sentencing in December.
