PBS News Hour - Full Show December 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Dec 18, 2025
Amid economic woes, a new PBS poll reveals President Trump's lowest approval ratings yet. House Republicans are challenging their leadership over the Affordable Care Act subsidies, stirring debates about health care solutions. A poignant story follows a transgender teen and her family who relocated from Texas to Colorado seeking necessary medical care. The podcast also touches on the Biden administration's controversial stance on Venezuelan oil sanctions and shares insights on the recent Brown University shooting from local perspectives.
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Public Views On The Economy Have Turned Negative
- A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows President Trump’s economic approval hit a new low at 36 percent amid affordability worries.
- Seventy percent of respondents say their area isn’t affordable and 61 percent say the economy isn’t working well for them personally.
Affordability Drives Voter Shifts
- Affordability and prices lead voter concerns and have shifted Latino and other voters away from Trump.
- Roughly 46 million people appear to be living month-to-month, accruing debt because expenses meet or exceed income.
Seek Bipartisan, Short-Term Fixes First
- Kevin Kiley and Jimmy Panetta urge Congress to pursue bipartisan compromise bills rather than symbolic votes.
- They recommend passing temporary extensions with reforms to create runway for longer-term health reforms.