PBS News Hour - Full Show November 27, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Nov 28, 2025
Juliette Kayyem, a former assistant secretary at DHS and security expert, discusses the vulnerabilities exposed by the recent shooting of National Guard members in D.C., emphasizing the complexities of their deployment and vetting process. Stephanie Sy shares insights into Tiny Chef, a popular animated influencer, exploring the creative process behind its stop-motion charm. The conversation also touches on maintaining civility during holiday gatherings amidst political tensions, offering strategies to navigate difficult discussions.
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Undefined Guard Missions Create Risk
- Deploying National Guard without clear mission creates vulnerabilities and turns troops into visible targets.
- Juliette Kayyem says unclear tasks and lack of force protection made them neither war nor peace.
Multiple Vetting Moments, Unclear Failure
- The accused shooter had multiple vetting points, including work with a CIA-backed unit and asylum processes.
- Kayyem notes either vetting failed or rapid radicalization occurred after asylum.
Sports As A Political Stage
- President Trump seeks to shape national sports narratives because the NFL is a unifying cultural stage.
- Christine Brennan says Trump uses football to influence national conversation and image.