PBS News Hour - Full Show November 19, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Nov 20, 2025
Justin Reich, Director of the Teaching Systems Lab at MIT, dives into the transformative role of AI in K-12 education. He discusses the widespread integration of AI tools and the rising concerns among educators about the potential risks of replacing traditional learning experiences. Reich emphasizes the need for equitable access, as AI often favors affluent students, highlighting the urgency for thoughtful policies to ensure all students benefit. Prepare for an engaging exploration of how technology shapes the future of education!
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DOJ Credibility Strain From High-Profile Cases
- The Comey indictment process raised serious procedural and credibility questions about DOJ under this administration.
- Josh Gerstein says presidential pressure creates a cloud over high-profile prosecutions that judges may scrutinize more strictly.
Rare Earths Push To Counter China
- The U.S.-Saudi deals aim to reduce Western dependence on China for heavy rare earths and magnets.
- Nick Schifrin warns China still dominates processing and the West may remain reliant past 2030 despite new partnerships.
Nuclear Deal Sparks Proliferation Worries
- The civil nuclear cooperation agreement raises nonproliferation concerns about enrichment and monitoring.
- Nick Schifrin notes Saudi insistence on enrichment has worried experts who fear a latent 'bomb option.'
