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PBS News Hour - Segments

PBS News Hour - Segments

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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/privacy2026 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. Politics & Government
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  • Dave Chappelle on importance of comedy and journalism

    Dave Chappelle on importance of comedy and journalism
    Apr 21 2026
    Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech,; the importance of local journalism and why he doesn't regret his controversial decision to perform last year in Saudi Arabia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    33 mins
  • Next round of U.S.-Iran talks in doubt as tensions rise ahead of ceasefire deadline

    Next round of U.S.-Iran talks in doubt as tensions rise ahead of ceasefire deadline
    Apr 20 2026
    An American delegation, led by Vice President Vance, will soon leave for Pakistan to resume talks with Iran over the nearly two-month-long war. Iranian officials have been noncommittal about attending the round of talks. President Trump also sent mixed signals, predicting success even as he warned the war could drag on. It follows a tense weekend around the Strait of Hormuz. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    8 mins
  • Retired admiral breaks down U.S. strategy behind naval blockade

    Retired admiral breaks down U.S. strategy behind naval blockade
    Apr 20 2026
    To discuss the U.S. shooting and disabling of an Iranian cargo ship to enforce its naval blockade, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Adm. Gary Roughead. He was Chief of Naval Operations from 2007 to 2011 and is now a Distinguished Military Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 mins
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