April 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Wednesday on the News Hour, confusion and tension are growing around the Strait of Hormuz hours into a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. We speak to the partner of a man detained by immigration authorities on his way to see his prematurely born baby in the hospital. Plus, Portland's first-of-its-kind climate fund faces growing debate over how the money should be spent. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump extends his self-imposed deadline after threatening to wipe out Iran's entire civilization. The civilian death toll rises in Lebanon, a country caught up in the wider war as Israel expands its airstrikes and ground operations. Plus, women in the U.S. struggle to obtain treatment for menopause symptoms after a change in FDA labeling. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Award-winning New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind best sellers like "Say Nothing" and "Empire of Pain." His latest book, "London Falling," is a deep dive into the mysterious death of a teenager – and the secret life that came to light after he was gone. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, fears of a broader escalation are growing after President Trump threatens strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz spikes fertilizer prices, hurting American farmers during the critical spring planting season. Plus, NASA's Artemis mission makes history, carrying astronauts farther from Earth than humans have ever traveled. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, a U.S. fighter jet is shot down over Iran for the first time in five weeks of war. Young conservatives share their views on the war in Iran. Plus, Palestinian residents of the occupied West Bank, including American citizens, face rising attacks from Israeli settlers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the pope's first year and what his recent criticism says with Joseph Capizzi, Father Thomas Reese, Annie Selak and Stephen White. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

We tend to think of cancer as a disease that mainly affects older people, but an increasing number of diagnoses are happening amongst the young. What is behind this alarming rise? And can anything be done to prevent it? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores those questions and more with Laura Behnke, Dr. Veda Giri and Dr. Shanthi Sivendran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi following her turbulent tenure at the Justice Department. Republicans announce a plan to end the partial government shutdown and fund most of Homeland Security, but the political battles continue. Plus, Russian soldiers face torture and extortion from their own superiors as the invasion of Ukraine grinds on. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump again signals the war with Iran could end soon, but gives mixed signals on how that might be accomplished. The Supreme Court hears the Trump administration's case for ending birthright citizenship. Plus, after a trial that captured the world's attention, Gisèle Pelicot speaks out about her abuse at the hands of her husband and dozens of strangers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, with mounting pressure from the war with Iran, President Trump lashes out at allies for not helping reopen a key oil route. The Supreme Court sides with a therapist challenging a state ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy. Plus, some suspicious trades in prediction and financial markets regarding Trump policies raise questions about who's benefiting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy