PBS News Hour - Full Show December 26, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Dec 27, 2025
Nick Schifrin, a PBS NewsHour correspondent, discusses U.S. strikes in Nigeria against alleged terrorists, diving into local impacts and the complex violence in the region. Imran Ahmed, a digital hate researcher, shares his experience with U.S. government barring him and his legal battles. Political commentator David Brooks reviews the year's political landscape, exploring themes of institutional erosion and the rise of populism. Together, they illuminate critical global issues and reflect on shifting dynamics that shape our world.
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Nigeria Violence Is Multifaceted
- U.S. strikes in northwest Nigeria targeted groups linked to ISIS but the violence landscape is complex and local.
- Many attacks arise from banditry, governance gaps, and farmer-herder conflicts, not solely religious targeting.
Religion Isn’t Always The Root Cause
- Central Nigeria shows a rise in Christian fatalities driven largely by land and resource disputes.
- Framing the violence purely as Muslims killing Christians risks misdiagnosing root causes.
Publicize Issues, Protect Operational Security
- Call attention to atrocities to force governments to act and reassess priorities.
- Maintain operational security and be cautious about broad coordination that could compromise actions.