PBS News Hour - Segments
PBS NewsHour
Don't have time for a full news hour? Listen to the PBS News Hour, segment by segment. Our full coverage of politics, science, arts, health, national and international news is included in this feed in easy-to-digest 5 to 10 minute segments. Segments are published each night by 9 p.m. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full show, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Dec 14, 2025 • 6min
Australia declares Bondi Beach shooting a terrorist attack amid spike in antisemitism
Two gunmen opened fire Sunday evening on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, sending crowds fleeing for safety. At least 16 people are dead, including one alleged gunman and a 12-year-old child, and 38 others were wounded. Ali Rogin speaks with Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the nonprofit Jewish Council for Public Affairs, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 14, 2025 • 2min
News Wrap: Zelenskyy meets with Witkoff and Kushner for talks to end war in Ukraine
In our news wrap Sunday, Zelenskyy met with U.S. representatives for more talks on how to end the war in Ukraine, crowds gathered in Gaza for the funeral of a top Hamas commander killed by an Israeli strike, and the National Weather Service forecasts an arctic blast across the eastern U.S and Great Lakes. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 14, 2025 • 7min
New book ‘Dirtbag Billionaire’ tells story of Patagonia’s unconventional founder
Surveys consistently rank Patagonia as one of the most reputable brands in America, not just for its outdoor gear, but also for being good environmental stewards. The story of both the company and its iconoclastic founder is told in a new book, “Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.” John Yang speaks with author David Gelles for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 14, 2025 • 2min
Dog with prosthetic paws inspires Ukrainian veterans recovering from wounds of war
At a rehabilitation facility in Kyiv, some of Ukraine’s wounded warriors are working hard to learn how to use their new limbs. As John Yang reports, a very special dog named Lavr is giving them inspiration to persevere. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 13, 2025 • 3min
News Wrap: Trump vows retaliation for killing of Americans in Syria
In our news wrap Saturday, Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter ambushed in Syria, Belarus freed more than 100 prisoners after the U.S. said it would lift sanctions on the country’s potash exports, Russian strikes across Ukraine left more than 1 million people without power, and comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 13, 2025 • 6min
Displaced Palestinians struggle with cold, malnutrition in Gaza months after ceasefire
More than two months after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire. The United Nations estimates that 1.5 million people lack shelter. Ali Rogin speaks with UNICEF’s Jonathan Crickx about conditions on the ground in southern Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 13, 2025 • 4min
How tariffs on China are making the holiday season less merry for shoppers
This year it might not be the Grinch who threatens to steal Christmas, but tariffs. According to an analysis by Lending Tree, if Trump’s tariffs had been in place last year, they would have increased consumer costs by $28 billion — about $130 per shopper. John Yang speaks with Nathan Gordon, president of online retailer Christmas Central, about the effect of tariffs on seasonal shopping. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 13, 2025 • 11min
Beverly and Dereck Joubert reflect on 40 years of African wildlife photography in new book
For more than 40 years, Beverly and Dereck Joubert have lived with, photographed and filmed African wildlife. Their images bear witness not just to the majesty of life on the continent, but also the host of threats that confront both the animals and the wilderness. John Yang speaks with the Jouberts about their new book, “Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs,” and their decades of work. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 12, 2025 • 4min
What we know about the Epstein photos released by Democrats
Newly released photos are offering a closer look at the influential and wealthy people who spent time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say the batch of previously unreleased images came directly from Epstein’s estate. They include multiple images of President Trump and former President Bill Clinton, among others. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dec 12, 2025 • 6min
News Wrap: Preservationists sue Trump over his White House ballroom renovation
In our news wrap Friday, a group of preservationists is suing President Trump over his White House ballroom renovation, officials say flooding and landslides are hitting Washington and Oregon, Gaza residents are clearing up from a winter storm that flooded camps, the E.U. agrees to freeze $250 billion in Russian assets and downhill skiing legend Lindsay Vonn made history in a World Cup race. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
