PBS News Hour - Full Show January 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Jan 14, 2026
Nick Schifrin, an international affairs correspondent, reports on the deadliest protests in Iran since the revolution, highlighting the brutal crackdown and the role of Starlink in helping activists share their stories. Carol Lenig, a senior investigative reporter, analyzes the rising tensions in the Justice Department following resignations over an ICE shooting case. Survivors Claire, Angela, Nicole, and Beth speak out about their traumatic experiences with an Army OB-GYN at Fort Hood, advocating for systemic reforms in military healthcare.
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Scope And Severity Of Iran Protests
- Iran's nationwide protests have combined rural and urban, working and middle-class participants, making them historically significant.
- Western officials estimate at least 2,000 killed, and an Internet blackout plus IRGC-led violence raise the stakes for regime stability.
Connectivity As A Tool For Protesters
- The U.S. worked to keep activists connected by enabling Starlink and lifting subscription barriers inside Iran.
- That connectivity helps activists share videos and coordinate despite regime censorship and coerced confessions.
Supreme Court Weighs Transgender Sports Bans
- The Supreme Court heard cases on state bans preventing transgender girls from competing in girls' sports, weighing fairness versus discrimination claims.
- Justices focused on scientific uncertainty and whether laws classify on the basis of transgender status, with the conservative majority appearing skeptical of striking bans.
