PBS News Hour - Full Show October 29, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Oct 29, 2025
Stephanie Tsai, a PBS NewsHour reporter, highlights the brain drain crisis as U.S. research funding cuts force top scientists to consider leaving the country, featuring insights from renowned mathematician Terence Tao. Jonathan Karl, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent, discusses his new book, detailing memorable moments from the Trump administration and the evolving landscape of the 2024 campaign. Leila Malana-Allen reports from Gaza on the sensitive topic of returned Palestinian prisoners and bodies, shedding light on families' desperate searches for closure.
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Jamaica Faces Unprecedented Hurricane Devastation
- Hurricane Melissa caused unprecedented devastation in Jamaica, hitting as a Category 5 and leaving 77% of the island without power.
- Recovery needs extend beyond immediate food aid to long-term investment in agriculture and logistics to restore food security.
Prioritize Logistics And Mobile Assets
- Rapid coordination with international and private partners is essential to deliver food, shelter and logistics equipment swiftly.
- Prioritize transport capability, mobile warehousing and generators to substitute destroyed infrastructure and save lives.
Mozart Of Math Warns Of Research Collapse
- Terence Tao describes cutting-edge math work that sped MRI scans from minutes to under a minute, showing research's real-world impact.
- He warns funding cuts threaten institutes, students and the U.S. research ecosystem he benefitted from for decades.
