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October 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Millions of Americans turn to PBS for the solid, reliable reporting that has made PBS News Hour one of the most trusted news programs in television.

October 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

2025 Episode 287 | 57m 46s | CC

Tuesday on the News Hour, the joy from freed Israeli hostages is tempered by the long physical and mental recovery that lies ahead, and the memories of those who did not survive. Major news outlets refuse to sign new restrictive Pentagon rules ordered by the defense secretary. Plus, how the rich are driving the economy, often at the expense of working people.

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