PBS News Hour - Full Show January 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Jan 15, 2026
Nick Schifrin, the foreign affairs correspondent, delves into the unrest in Iran, detailing the rising casualties and U.S. military options. Rob Bauer, a retired Dutch admiral, discusses Greenland's strategic significance amid Arctic tensions, especially with increasing Russian and Chinese activity. Fred de Sam Lazaro highlights the chilling impact of recent ICE raids on the Minneapolis community, while Jeffrey Brown reveals how regulatory changes are reshaping Kentucky’s hemp industry and the future of hemp-derived products.
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U.S. Response To Iran Appears Tempered
- President Trump signaled he is stepping back from immediate military strikes on Iran after suggesting executions may not occur.
- U.S. options ranged from targeted strikes on security forces to hitting Iran's nuclear and missile programs, with escalating retaliatory risks.
Range Of Military Options And Escalation Risk
- U.S. military options against Iran span light strikes on units killing protesters to heavy strikes on nuclear and missile infrastructure.
- Officials warned Iran's likely response to U.S. strikes would be heavier than past retaliation, raising escalation risks.
Greenland Proposal Strains NATO Relations
- President Trump renewed talk of annexing Greenland, citing perceived threats from Russia and China.
- Denmark and Greenland officials rejected U.S. control, calling the proposal unacceptable and straining allied trust.