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                <description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
        <itunes:summary>Select the specific PBS NewsHour updates, in-depth reports, interviews and analysis that match your interests. (Updated daily)</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:subtitle>Select the specific PBS NewsHour updates, in-depth reports, interviews and analysis that match your interests. (Updated daily)</itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Islamophobia, 25 years after 9/11]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Journalist Rozina Ali says the level of Islamophobia in America right now is the highest she's ever seen. In this episode of "Settle In," she talks with Amna Nawaz about her book, "Seasons of Fury," which explores how Islamophobia shaped the stories of four American families, from FBI surveillance in the 1960s to the post-9/11 era. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:22:24 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/islamophobia-25-years-after-9-11</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journalist Rozina Ali says the level of Islamophobia in America right now is the highest she's ever seen. In this episode of "Settle In," she talks with Amna Nawaz about her book, "Seasons of Fury," which explores how Islamophobia shaped the stories of four American families, from FBI surveillance in the 1960s to the post-9/11 era. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Journalist Rozina Ali says the level of Islamophobia in America right now is the highest she's ever seen. In this episode of "Settle In," she talks with Amna Nawaz about her book, "Seasons of Fury," which explores how Islamophobia shaped the stories ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>59:18</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[U.S. and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks over Strait of Hormuz control]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Middle East is again on edge after the first exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran in over a month triggered missile launches and a spike in global oil prices. President Trump responded by declaring Iran a "failed nation" and shared an AI-generated video of an Iranian energy hub under attack. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:55:43 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-and-iran-trade-strikes-for-first-time-in-weeks-over-strait-of-hormuz-control</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Middle East is again on edge after the first exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran in over a month triggered missile launches and a spike in global oil prices. President Trump responded by declaring Iran a "failed nation" and shared an AI-generated video of an Iranian energy hub under attack. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Middle East is again on edge after the first exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran in over a month triggered missile launches and a spike in global oil prices. President Trump responded by declaring Iran a "failed nation" and shared an AI-ge...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:47</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[What the latest U.S.-Iran strikes mean for oil supplies and maritime safety]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For perspective on the latest developments in the war with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery and Michelle Wiese Bockmann, an analyst at Windward, a London-based maritime intelligence company. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:52:42 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-the-latest-u-s-iran-strikes-mean-for-oil-supplies-and-maritime-safety</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For perspective on the latest developments in the war with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery and Michelle Wiese Bockmann, an analyst at Windward, a London-based maritime intelligence company. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For perspective on the latest developments in the war with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery and Michelle Wiese Bockmann, an analyst at Windward, a London-based maritime intelligence company.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:59</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 2 dead, others missing]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Search and rescue teams have recovered two bodies following this weekend's flash floods in the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service says more than a dozen other people remain missing. Lodges and hotels are closed inside the park and more rain and flooding are possible. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:51:36 -0400</pubDate>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Search and rescue teams have recovered two bodies following this weekend's flash floods in the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service says more than a dozen other people remain missing. Lodges and hotels are closed inside the park and more rain and flooding are possible. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Search and rescue teams have recovered two bodies following this weekend's flash floods in the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service says more than a dozen other people remain missing. Lodges and hotels are closed inside the park and more rain and ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:26</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom construction to continue amid challenges]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on President Trump's White House ballroom project as legal challenges play out, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling a planned Met Gala exhibit on British designer John Galliano following a backlash and soccer superstar Lionel Messi says he's retiring from Argentina's national team. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:50:35 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-supreme-court-allows-trump-ballroom-construction-to-continue-amid-challenges</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on President Trump's White House ballroom project as legal challenges play out, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling a planned Met Gala exhibit on British designer John Galliano following a backlash and soccer superstar Lionel Messi says he's retiring from Argentina's national team. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on President Trump's White House ballroom project as legal challenges play out, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling a planned Met Gala exhibit on British designer...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:41</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Analyst breaks down challenges U.S. will face to unlock Venezuela's oil]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[President Trump announced an unprecedented agreement in which the Pentagon would become an investor in a private company granted exclusive oil development rights in Venezuela. Nick Schifrin discussed the deal with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program for the Baker Institute at Rice University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:45:48 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/analyst-breaks-down-challenges-u-s-will-face-to-unlock-venezuelas-oil</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Trump announced an unprecedented agreement in which the Pentagon would become an investor in a private company granted exclusive oil development rights in Venezuela. Nick Schifrin discussed the deal with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program for the Baker Institute at Rice University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[President Trump announced an unprecedented agreement in which the Pentagon would become an investor in a private company granted exclusive oil development rights in Venezuela. Nick Schifrin discussed the deal with Francisco Monaldi, director of the L...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:53</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence agents going rogue fuel calls for regulation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Alarms are being sounded again about the risks of artificial intelligence after hundreds of OpenAI's autonomous agents violated restrictions and hacked into another company without being told to do so. Anthropic and Meta have had similar events with their own AI agents going rogue. William Brangham discussed what this moment signifies with Gary Marcus of Marcus on AI. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:40:11 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/artificial-intelligence-agents-going-rogue-fuel-calls-for-regulation</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alarms are being sounded again about the risks of artificial intelligence after hundreds of OpenAI's autonomous agents violated restrictions and hacked into another company without being told to do so. Anthropic and Meta have had similar events with their own AI agents going rogue. William Brangham discussed what this moment signifies with Gary Marcus of Marcus on AI. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Alarms are being sounded again about the risks of artificial intelligence after hundreds of OpenAI's autonomous agents violated restrictions and hacked into another company without being told to do so. Anthropic and Meta have had similar events with ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:31</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm influence]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's popularity going into the midterms as some Republicans start to distance themselves, the Michigan Senate race and Democrats still debating their November message. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:35:53 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tamara-keith-and-amy-walter-on-trumps-midterm-influence</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's popularity going into the midterms as some Republicans start to distance themselves, the Michigan Senate race and Democrats still debating their November message. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's popularity going into the midterms as some Republicans start to distance themselves, the ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:01</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How NASA's new space telescope could help solve mysteries of dark energy and dark matter]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[NASA launched its newest space telescope, undertaking its biggest mission yet to study the universe on a much larger scale. A roughly $4 billion project, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will allow scientists to get panoramic views of space and better understand the nature of powerful forces known as dark energy and dark matter. Miles O'Brien joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:50 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-nasas-new-space-telescope-could-help-solve-mysteries-of-dark-energy-and-dark-matter</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[NASA launched its newest space telescope, undertaking its biggest mission yet to study the universe on a much larger scale. A roughly $4 billion project, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will allow scientists to get panoramic views of space and better understand the nature of powerful forces known as dark energy and dark matter. Miles O'Brien joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NASA launched its newest space telescope, undertaking its biggest mission yet to study the universe on a much larger scale. A roughly $4 billion project, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will allow scientists to get panoramic views of space and ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Descendants of enslaved potter David Drake work to reclaim ancestor's art]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter and launched an effort to reclaim their ancestor's work. They say the effort has not only reconnected them with their family's legacy but also raised broader questions about art ownership and restitution. Geoff Bennett spoke with Pauline Baker and Yaba Baker for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:25:34 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/descendants-of-enslaved-potter-david-drake-work-to-reclaim-ancestors-art</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter and launched an effort to reclaim their ancestor's work. They say the effort has not only reconnected them with their family's legacy but also raised broader questions about art ownership and restitution. Geoff Bennett spoke with Pauline Baker and Yaba Baker for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter and launched an effort to reclaim their ancestor's work. They say the effort has not only reconnected them with their family's legacy but also raised broader questi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Devastating scale of Himalayan floods comes into focus as rescuers arrive]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Three days after a catastrophic wall of water, mud and rock tore through Nepal's Himalayan valleys, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus. At least 579 people are now confirmed dead, nearly 2,000 remain missing, and the danger is not over. Authorities are closely watching lakes formed in the wake of the glacier collapse, amid fears of further flooding. Stephanie Sy reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:55:20 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/devastating-scale-of-himalayan-floods-comes-into-focus-as-rescuers-arrive</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Three days after a catastrophic wall of water, mud and rock tore through Nepal's Himalayan valleys, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus. At least 579 people are now confirmed dead, nearly 2,000 remain missing, and the danger is not over. Authorities are closely watching lakes formed in the wake of the glacier collapse, amid fears of further flooding. Stephanie Sy reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Three days after a catastrophic wall of water, mud and rock tore through Nepal's Himalayan valleys, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus. At least 579 people are now confirmed dead, nearly 2,000 remain missing, and the danger is not o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:24</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Friday marks 6 months since Iran war started]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, it has been six months since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, a conflict that President Trump said would last weeks, Trump honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and Anthropic says it remains focused on working "productively" with the administration after a judge ruled the Pentagon's measures against the company were illegal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:50:14 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-friday-marks-6-months-since-iran-war-started</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, it has been six months since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, a conflict that President Trump said would last weeks, Trump honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and Anthropic says it remains focused on working "productively" with the administration after a judge ruled the Pentagon's measures against the company were illegal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, it has been six months since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, a conflict that President Trump said would last weeks, Trump honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and Anthropic say...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:57</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Fed Chair Warsh not ruling out interest rate hike amid inflation concerns]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said there is still work to do on inflation. At the Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Warsh also said that although he is not committed to a rate hike, he is not ruling it out. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:45:12 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/fed-chair-warsh-not-ruling-out-interest-rate-hike-amid-inflation-concerns</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said there is still work to do on inflation. At the Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Warsh also said that although he is not committed to a rate hike, he is not ruling it out. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said there is still work to do on inflation. At the Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Warsh also said that although he is not committed to a rate hike, he is not ruling it out. Amna Nawaz disc...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:12</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking treatments and vaccines offer hope in fight against cancer]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:40:50 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/groundbreaking-treatments-and-vaccines-offer-hope-in-fight-against-cancer</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:54</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[National parks under strain from Trump's construction projects and political pressure]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Americans continue to flock to the national parks, with more than 320 million visitors in the last year alone. But that broad appeal is facing new political pressures, from orders to revise exhibits to President Trump's construction projects. Amna Nawaz discussed the state of national parks with Tiernan Sittenfeld, the president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:35:20 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/national-parks-under-strain-from-trumps-construction-projects-and-political-pressure</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Americans continue to flock to the national parks, with more than 320 million visitors in the last year alone. But that broad appeal is facing new political pressures, from orders to revise exhibits to President Trump's construction projects. Amna Nawaz discussed the state of national parks with Tiernan Sittenfeld, the president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Americans continue to flock to the national parks, with more than 320 million visitors in the last year alone. But that broad appeal is facing new political pressures, from orders to revise exhibits to President Trump's construction projects. Amna Na...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:00</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Brooks and Capehart on Trump's 'forever trade war']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trade war and dispute with Canada, the legal fight over mail-in ballots, the public backlash to AI and data centers and the loss of Dolly Parton. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:06 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/brooks-and-capehart-on-trumps-forever-trade-war</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trade war and dispute with Canada, the legal fight over mail-in ballots, the public backlash to AI and data centers and the loss of Dolly Parton. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trade war and dispute with Canada, the legal fight over mail-in ballots, the public backlash to AI and data c...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>11:55</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Riley Downing sings about the overlooked corners of American life in 'Landfill Poetry']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of country soul and roots music. Now on his second solo album, "Landfill Poetry," Downing turns stories from his days working as a trash collector in Missouri into songs about the overlooked corners of American life. Geoff Bennett spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:25:50 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/riley-downing-sings-about-the-overlooked-corners-of-american-life-in-landfill-poetry</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of country soul and roots music. Now on his second solo album, "Landfill Poetry," Downing turns stories from his days working as a trash collector in Missouri into songs about the overlooked corners of American life. Geoff Bennett spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of country soul and roots music. Now on his second solo album, "Landfill Poetry," Downing turns stories from his days working as a trash coll...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:28</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How melting glaciers contributed to the flooding disaster in the Himalayas]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of water, mud and debris that swept away entire communities. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dan Shugar of the waterSHED Lab at the University of Calgary. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:55:16 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-melting-glaciers-contributed-to-the-flooding-disaster-in-the-himalayas</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of water, mud and debris that swept away entire communities. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dan Shugar of the waterSHED Lab at the University of Calgary. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of water, ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:35</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America as part of his dispute with Canada, FAA officials are reportedly moving to fire two air traffic controllers who allegedly left work early on the night of a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport and an ICE officer facing charges related to a shooting in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:50:04 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-trump-signs-order-to-rename-lake-ontario-as-lake-america</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America as part of his dispute with Canada, FAA officials are reportedly moving to fire two air traffic controllers who allegedly left work early on the night of a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport and an ICE officer facing charges related to a shooting in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America as part of his dispute with Canada, FAA officials are reportedly moving to fire two air traffic controllers who allegedly left work early on the night o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:04</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The central issue that the Lindsay Clancy jury will be deliberating]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Jurors are deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a case that has raised questions about maternal mental healthcare. Clancy does not deny killing her children, but she pleaded not guilty, arguing she can't be held criminally responsible because the murders occurred while she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Camilo Fonseca of The Boston Globe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:45:35 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/lindsay-clancy-trial-draws-attention-to-postpartum-mental-health</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jurors are deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a case that has raised questions about maternal mental healthcare. Clancy does not deny killing her children, but she pleaded not guilty, arguing she can't be held criminally responsible because the murders occurred while she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Camilo Fonseca of The Boston Globe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jurors are deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a case that has raised questions about maternal mental healthcare. Clancy does not deny killing her children, but she pleaded not guilty, arguing she can't be held criminally responsible ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:08</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Latvia's foreign minister warns of Russian sabotage acts in Europe]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For many countries in Europe that recall living under Soviet occupation, the specter of the Russian threat is never far from mind. Many of those nations are now part of NATO, the alliance built to repel that threat. One of those states that was occupied for half a century is Latvia, a NATO member that borders Russia. Nick Schifrin spoke with its foreign minister after an active week of diplomacy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:40:04 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/latvias-foreign-minister-warns-of-russian-sabotage-acts-on-europe</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For many countries in Europe that recall living under Soviet occupation, the specter of the Russian threat is never far from mind. Many of those nations are now part of NATO, the alliance built to repel that threat. One of those states that was occupied for half a century is Latvia, a NATO member that borders Russia. Nick Schifrin spoke with its foreign minister after an active week of diplomacy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For many countries in Europe that recall living under Soviet occupation, the specter of the Russian threat is never far from mind. Many of those nations are now part of NATO, the alliance built to repel that threat. One of those states that was occup...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:25</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Jan. 6 rioters pursue new path for payments from Trump administration]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Some Jan. 6 rioters are pursuing a new path to seek millions of dollars from the federal government after the Justice Department abandoned plans for its controversial anti-weaponization fund. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:35:36 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/jan-6-rioters-pursue-new-path-for-payments-from-trump-administration</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some Jan. 6 rioters are pursuing a new path to seek millions of dollars from the federal government after the Justice Department abandoned plans for its controversial anti-weaponization fund. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Some Jan. 6 rioters are pursuing a new path to seek millions of dollars from the federal government after the Justice Department abandoned plans for its controversial anti-weaponization fund. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:04</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Gaza's traumatized youth search for glimmers of hope in devastated homeland]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[This week in Gaza, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is again under strain. Continued Israeli strikes drew criticism from the head of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace. Even the simple joy of flying a kite sparked fear on both sides of the border. Nick Schifrin has a look at ordinary life in Gaza under still extraordinary circumstances. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:54 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/gazas-traumatized-youth-search-for-glimmers-of-hope-in-devastated-homeland</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week in Gaza, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is again under strain. Continued Israeli strikes drew criticism from the head of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace. Even the simple joy of flying a kite sparked fear on both sides of the border. Nick Schifrin has a look at ordinary life in Gaza under still extraordinary circumstances. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week in Gaza, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is again under strain. Continued Israeli strikes drew criticism from the head of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace. Even the simple joy of flying a kite sparked fear on both sides of the border. ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:46</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How the Mayo Clinic is using improv to engage dementia patients]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The medical community is trying many approaches to help push back against the advance of Alzheimer's and dementia. One leading institution is taking a different and unconventional approach to supplement the traditional treatments. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports for our coverage of the intersection of health and arts, part of our CANVAS series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:35 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-the-mayo-clinic-is-using-the-arts-to-improve-patient-care</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The medical community is trying many approaches to help push back against the advance of Alzheimer's and dementia. One leading institution is taking a different and unconventional approach to supplement the traditional treatments. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports for our coverage of the intersection of health and arts, part of our CANVAS series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The medical community is trying many approaches to help push back against the advance of Alzheimer's and dementia. One leading institution is taking a different and unconventional approach to supplement the traditional treatments. Special Corresponde...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:14</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Craig Fugate and Amna Nawaz discuss climate change and disaster response on 'Settle In']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Obama administration through record-breaking disaster years. On our PBS News podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke with Fugate about how climate change has upended disaster response, and about criticism that the agency has been politicized in recent years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:20:34 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/craig-fugate-and-amna-nawaz-discuss-climate-change-and-disaster-response-on-settle-in</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Obama administration through record-breaking disaster years. On our PBS News podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke with Fugate about how climate change has upended disaster response, and about criticism that the agency has been politicized in recent years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Obama administration through record-breaking disaster years. On our PBS News podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke with Fugate about how climate change has upended disaster response...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:14</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[$17B Meta settlement puts focus on youth mental health crisis, Colorado AG says]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion in a settlement, putting to rest a trial where dozens of states accused it of deliberately endangering children through their platforms. The company behind Facebook and Instagram agreed to implement digital guardrails for minors and is asking other social platforms to do the same. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:55:13 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/17b-meta-settlement-puts-focus-on-youth-mental-health-crisis-colorado-ag-says</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion in a settlement, putting to rest a trial where dozens of states accused it of deliberately endangering children through their platforms. The company behind Facebook and Instagram agreed to implement digital guardrails for minors and is asking other social platforms to do the same. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion in a settlement, putting to rest a trial where dozens of states accused it of deliberately endangering children through their platforms. The company behind Facebook and Instagram agreed to implement digital guardr...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:15</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Wall of mud and debris floods communities in Nepal and Tibet]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A devastating flood in Nepal and Tibet has left a trail of death and destruction. Torrential rains sent a wall of mud and debris crashing through communities with little warning. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:50:35 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/wall-of-mud-and-debris-floods-communities-in-nepal-and-tibet</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A devastating flood in Nepal and Tibet has left a trail of death and destruction. Torrential rains sent a wall of mud and debris crashing through communities with little warning. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A devastating flood in Nepal and Tibet has left a trail of death and destruction. Torrential rains sent a wall of mud and debris crashing through communities with little warning. Geoff Bennett reports.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:36</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: States sue USPS, challenging Trump's order on mail-in voting]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, Democratic-controlled states filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, Iran says it would bar all military vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a potential agreement with Oman to reopen the waterway and the FDA approved a landmark new drug today for pancreatic cancer. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:45:22 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-states-sue-usps-challenging-trumps-order-on-mail-in-voting</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, Democratic-controlled states filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, Iran says it would bar all military vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a potential agreement with Oman to reopen the waterway and the FDA approved a landmark new drug today for pancreatic cancer. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, Democratic-controlled states filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, Iran says it would bar all military vessels from passing through the Strait...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:44</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How data centers became a major issue in the midterms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in some races. Lisa Desjardins discussed what it might mean for the midterms with Clara Ence Morse of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:40:01 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-data-centers-became-a-major-issue-in-the-midterms</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in some races. Lisa Desjardins discussed what it might mean for the midterms with Clara Ence Morse of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in some race...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:02</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Custody fight over baby born via surrogate sparks fear of fertility treatment restrictions]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[This week, a Texas court heard arguments in a legal fight between a California couple and their surrogate over a newborn with a serious heart condition. The case has drawn the attention of anti-abortion activists pushing for new restrictions on surrogacy. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Shefali Luthra, reproductive health reporter for The 19th News.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:35:02 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/custody-fight-erupts-after-surrogate-refuses-abortion-for-baby-with-heart-condition</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, a Texas court heard arguments in a legal fight between a California couple and their surrogate over a newborn with a serious heart condition. The case has drawn the attention of anti-abortion activists pushing for new restrictions on surrogacy. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Shefali Luthra, reproductive health reporter for The 19th News.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, a Texas court heard arguments in a legal fight between a California couple and their surrogate over a newborn with a serious heart condition. The case has drawn the attention of anti-abortion activists pushing for new restrictions on surro...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:57</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[In one of the nation's hottest cities, bags of ice are helping save lives]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related threat in the U.S. In Phoenix, heat kills more people than homicides each year. So the city is turning to an unlikely lifesaver: bags of ice. And the fire department is creating a new model in the battle against heatstroke. For our series, Tipping Point, Ben Tracy of Climate Central shows how this low-tech approach is saving lives. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-bags-of-ice-are-helping-save-lives-in-phoenix</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related threat in the U.S. In Phoenix, heat kills more people than homicides each year. So the city is turning to an unlikely lifesaver: bags of ice. And the fire department is creating a new model in the battle against heatstroke. For our series, Tipping Point, Ben Tracy of Climate Central shows how this low-tech approach is saving lives. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related threat in the U.S. In Phoenix, heat kills more people than homicides each year. So the city is turning to an unlikely lifesaver: bags of ice. And the fire department is creating a new model in the battle ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:37</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Trump faces backlash from ranchers over plan to import beef]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Backlash is mounting over President Trump's plan to pause tariffs on imported ground beef. The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from both ranchers and Republican politicians, who say the cheap imports will undercut struggling American producers and weaken the industry in the long term. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Walter Schweitzer of the Montana Farmers Union. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:25:33 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-faces-backlash-from-ranchers-over-plan-to-import-beef</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Backlash is mounting over President Trump's plan to pause tariffs on imported ground beef. The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from both ranchers and Republican politicians, who say the cheap imports will undercut struggling American producers and weaken the industry in the long term. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Walter Schweitzer of the Montana Farmers Union. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Backlash is mounting over President Trump's plan to pause tariffs on imported ground beef. The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from both ranchers and Republican politicians, who say the cheap imports will undercut struggling American producers...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:55</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Maui residents face health struggles 3 years after wildfires]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Just over three years ago, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui. New research suggests the toll of the disaster may be far greater than the lives lost and property burned. Stephanie Sy reports on a landmark study aiming to track how wildfires continue to affect survivors' health long after the flames are gone. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:20:53 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/maui-residents-face-health-struggles-3-years-after-wildfires</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Just over three years ago, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui. New research suggests the toll of the disaster may be far greater than the lives lost and property burned. Stephanie Sy reports on a landmark study aiming to track how wildfires continue to affect survivors' health long after the flames are gone. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Just over three years ago, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui. New research suggests the toll of the disaster may be far greater than the lives lost and property burned. Stephanie Sy reports on a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:15</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Martina McBride shares her favorite Dolly Parton memories]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her friend and fellow icon. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:15:37 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/martina-mcbride-shares-her-favorite-dolly-parton-memories</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her friend and fellow icon. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna Nawaz ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:57</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is threatening Canada with even steeper tariffs. William Brangham reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:55:27 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/canada-retaliates-with-tariffs-against-u-s-as-relations-deteriorate</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is threatening Canada with even steeper tariffs. William Brangham reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is threaten...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:34</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Canadian trade minister says reaching deal with U.S. in best interest for both countries]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Geoff Bennett spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:52:52 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/canadian-trade-minister-says-reaching-deal-with-u-s-in-best-interest-for-both-countries</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Geoff Bennett spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Geoff Bennett spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:55</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: 2 unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, the Trump administration is threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center if its plans to renovate the arts center are not allowed to proceed and a federal judge rejected a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to throw out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:49:25 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-2-unvaccinated-people-die-from-measles-in-pennsylvania</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, the Trump administration is threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center if its plans to renovate the arts center are not allowed to proceed and a federal judge rejected a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to throw out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, the Trump administration is threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center if its plans to renovate the arts center are not allowed to proceed an...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:16</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Constitutional law professor explains Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in voting]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court on Monday issued an emergency order that allows the Trump administration to move forward, for now, with plans to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections in November. Opponents say it will bring chaos to the election process only days before ballots in some states are mailed out. Liz Landers discussed more with Steve Vladeck of the Georgetown University Law Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:45:45 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/constitutional-law-professor-explains-supreme-courts-ruling-on-mail-in-voting</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Supreme Court on Monday issued an emergency order that allows the Trump administration to move forward, for now, with plans to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections in November. Opponents say it will bring chaos to the election process only days before ballots in some states are mailed out. Liz Landers discussed more with Steve Vladeck of the Georgetown University Law Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Supreme Court on Monday issued an emergency order that allows the Trump administration to move forward, for now, with plans to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections in November. Opponents say it will bring chaos to the election p...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:07</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head trauma and can only be diagnosed after an autopsy of the brain. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Chris Nowinski of the Concussion and CTE Foundation, and a co-author of this study. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:40:59 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-study-reveals-widespread-signs-of-brain-trauma-among-former-nfl-players</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head trauma and can only be diagnosed after an autopsy of the brain. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Chris Nowinski of the Concussion and CTE Foundation, and a co-author of this study. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head trauma and can only be diagnosed after an autopsy ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:58</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A look at the devastating impact of USAID cuts in rural Afghanistan]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan. The five years since the U.S. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160 deaths during the last 18  months to cuts in aid. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:35:51 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-look-at-the-devastating-impact-of-usaid-cuts-in-rural-afghanistan</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan. The five years since the U.S. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160 deaths during the last 18  months to cuts in aid. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan. The five years since the U.S. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>12:11</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary life. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:37 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/remembering-dolly-parton-whose-artistry-and-generosity-touched-generations</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary life. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary life.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:53</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Former FEMA chief on preparing for disaster with a changing climate]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through record-breaking disaster years during the Obama administration. In the latest episode of "Settle In," he speaks with Amna Nawaz about how climate change has upended our models for disaster response,  criticism that the agency has been politicized and how to prepare for hurricane season.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:22:42 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/former-fema-chief-on-preparing-for-disaster-with-a-changing-climate</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through record-breaking disaster years during the Obama administration. In the latest episode of "Settle In," he speaks with Amna Nawaz about how climate change has upended our models for disaster response,  criticism that the agency has been politicized and how to prepare for hurricane season.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through record-breaking disaster years during the Obama administration. In the latest episode of "Settle In," he speaks with Amna Nawaz about how climate change has upended our models fo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>45:28</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it no longer views as a reliable partner. Geoff Bennett discussed the economic fallout on both sides of the border with Peter Armstrong of the CBC.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:55:06 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-potential-economic-fallout-of-trumps-trade-war-with-canada</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it no longer views as a reliable partner. Geoff Bennett discussed the economic fallout on both sides of the border with Peter Armstrong of the CBC.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it no l...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:14</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran's trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot overcome Iran's stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Miad Maleki. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:50:12 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-look-at-the-new-u-s-sanctions-on-iran-and-threats-against-its-trading-partners</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran's trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot overcome Iran's stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Miad Maleki. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran's trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:50</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Wildfire forces evacuations near Reno]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, tens of thousands have been urged to evacuate amid a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting and the Pentagon says it struck a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people it accused of trafficking drugs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:40:47 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-wildfire-forces-evacuations-near-reno</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, tens of thousands have been urged to evacuate amid a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting and the Pentagon says it struck a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people it accused of trafficking drugs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, tens of thousands have been urged to evacuate amid a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting and the Pentagon says it...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:07</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How Trump intervened in the DOJ case against Live Nation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice spent more than a decade building a case accusing Live Nation of illegally dominating the live event industry by thwarting competition to keep ticket prices high. But according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, President Trump urged senior DOJ officials to settle the case just days before it was set to go to trial. Ali Rogin discussed more with Rebecca Ballhaus. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:35:35 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-trump-intervened-in-the-doj-case-against-live-nation</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Department of Justice spent more than a decade building a case accusing Live Nation of illegally dominating the live event industry by thwarting competition to keep ticket prices high. But according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, President Trump urged senior DOJ officials to settle the case just days before it was set to go to trial. Ali Rogin discussed more with Rebecca Ballhaus. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Department of Justice spent more than a decade building a case accusing Live Nation of illegally dominating the live event industry by thwarting competition to keep ticket prices high. But according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Preside...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:26</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>News,NewsHour,Daily,Politics,Congress,President,Capitol,Senate,Election,Campaign,War,Middle,East,Analysis,Law,Supreme,Court,Federal,Government,Defense,Business,Economy,Current,Events,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Military newspaper editor says he was fired for raising concerns about Pentagon censorship]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Stars and Stripes is a newspaper that has served American troops for generations. Recently, its publisher was fired, and its editor and one of its reporters were removed, raising questions about its future. Stars and Stripes is funded in part by the Pentagon, but is protected from military censorship and control. Erik Slaven was its editor until last week and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:50 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/military-newspaper-editor-says-he-was-fired-for-raising-concerns-about-pentagon-censorship</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stars and Stripes is a newspaper that has served American troops for generations. Recently, its publisher was fired, and its editor and one of its reporters were removed, raising questions about its future. Stars and Stripes is funded in part by the Pentagon, but is protected from military censorship and control. Erik Slaven was its editor until last week and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Stars and Stripes is a newspaper that has served American troops for generations. Recently, its publisher was fired, and its editor and one of its reporters were removed, raising questions about its future. Stars and Stripes is funded in part by the ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:02</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Graham and Norman make final push in South Carolina GOP Senate runoff]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Republican voters in South Carolina will vote to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November's ballot in a runoff between his sister Darline and Congressman Ralph Norman. As South Carolina ETV's Gavin Jackson reports, the closing days of this electoral sprint featured a major debate gaffe and a campaign rally with President Trump.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:25:42 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/graham-and-norman-make-final-push-in-south-carolina-gop-senate-runoff</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Republican voters in South Carolina will vote to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November's ballot in a runoff between his sister Darline and Congressman Ralph Norman. As South Carolina ETV's Gavin Jackson reports, the closing days of this electoral sprint featured a major debate gaffe and a campaign rally with President Trump.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Republican voters in South Carolina will vote to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November's ballot in a runoff between his sister Darline and Congressman Ralph Norman. As South Carolina ETV's Gavin Jackson reports, the closing day...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:30</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm strategy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the South Carolina Senate runoff between Republicans Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, a meeting involving Jared Kushner and the top House Democrat, President Trump's push to limit mail-in voting and the politics of Trump's trade war with Canada.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:20:02 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tamara-keith-and-amy-walter-on-trumps-midterm-strategy</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the South Carolina Senate runoff between Republicans Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, a meeting involving Jared Kushner and the top House Democrat, President Trump's push to limit mail-in voting and the politics of Trump's trade war with Canada.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the South Carolina Senate runoff between Republicans Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, a meeting involvin...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:55</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work.  In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:15:02 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/in-new-novel-under-the-falls-richard-russo-explores-places-left-behind</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work.  In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work.  In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts corresponde...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:06</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[From White House ballroom to IndyCar race, Trump's spectacles take center stage in D.C.]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Trump's White House ballroom to continue while the justices consider his administration's appeal. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the ballroom as well as the president's IndyCar race coming to the nation's capital this weekend. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:55:27 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/from-white-house-ballroom-to-indycar-race-trumps-spectacles-take-center-stage-in-d-c</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Trump's White House ballroom to continue while the justices consider his administration's appeal. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the ballroom as well as the president's IndyCar race coming to the nation's capital this weekend. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Trump's White House ballroom to continue while the justices consider his administration's appeal. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the ballroom as well as the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:56</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Defense rests in murder trial of Lindsay Clancy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, the defense rested its case in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him and President Trump paused on ground beef tariffs in an attempt to lower prices.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:45:40 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-defense-rests-in-murder-trial-of-lindsay-clancy</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, the defense rested its case in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him and President Trump paused on ground beef tariffs in an attempt to lower prices.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, the defense rested its case in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him and President Trump paused on ground beef tariffs in an attempt to lower prices. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:27</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his operations out of California if the deal is not approved. William Brangham discussed more with Matthew Belloni of Puck News. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:40:11 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/paramounts-warner-bros-bid-and-threat-to-leave-california-divide-hollywood</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his operations out of California if the deal is not approved. William Brangham discussed more with Matthew Belloni of Puck News. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:37</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability." Nick Schifrin spoke with Barrack to discuss the tensions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:35:17 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-ambassador-responds-to-rising-tensions-between-israel-turkey-and-syria</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability." Nick Schifrin spoke with Barrack to discuss the tensions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an "unnecessary escalation ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:53</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Brooks and Capehart on how economic concerns defined the primaries]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week's midterm primary results, the economy taking center stage, President Trump lashing out at key allies and the controversy surrounding a Trump aide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:03 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/brooks-and-capehart-on-how-economic-concerns-defined-the-primaries</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week's midterm primary results, the economy taking center stage, President Trump lashing out at key allies and the controversy surrounding a Trump aide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week's midterm primary results, the economy taking center stage, President Trump lashing out at key allies and the controvers...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>12:08</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[U.S. Forest Service, timber companies spraying record amounts of glyphosate in California]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting has revealed that glyphosate is being sprayed in California forests at record levels by timber companies and the U.S. Forest Service. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, kills vegetation that competes with young trees. The weedkiller has been the subject of lawsuits alleging exposure caused cancer. Nate Halverson reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:25:58 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-forest-service-timber-companies-spraying-record-amounts-of-glyphosate-in-california</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting has revealed that glyphosate is being sprayed in California forests at record levels by timber companies and the U.S. Forest Service. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, kills vegetation that competes with young trees. The weedkiller has been the subject of lawsuits alleging exposure caused cancer. Nate Halverson reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting has revealed that glyphosate is being sprayed in California forests at record levels by timber companies and the U.S. Forest Service. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, kills veget...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:21</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Poorna Jagannathan and Amna Nawaz discuss representation in Hollywood on 'Settle In']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age series "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu crime dramedy "Deli Boys." Jagannathan joined Amna Nawaz on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed Hollywood's ongoing struggle with diversity and representation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:15:39 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/poorna-jagannathan-and-amna-nawaz-discuss-representation-in-hollywood-on-settle-in</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age series "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu crime dramedy "Deli Boys." Jagannathan joined Amna Nawaz on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed Hollywood's ongoing struggle with diversity and representation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age series "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu crime dramedy "Deli Boys." Jagannathan joined Amna Nawaz on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed Hollywood'...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:45</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why Treasury yields are at 20-year highs &ndash; and why it matters]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A sustained sell-off in the bond market sent long-term Treasury yields to their highest levels in nearly 20 years this week, rattling both Wall Street and Washington. Higher yields, essentially the interest rate the government pays to borrow money, also mean higher borrowing costs throughout the economy, from mortgages to car loans. Amna Nawaz discussed more with The Washington Post's David Lynch. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:55:50 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-treasury-yields-are-at-20-year-highs-and-why-it-matters</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A sustained sell-off in the bond market sent long-term Treasury yields to their highest levels in nearly 20 years this week, rattling both Wall Street and Washington. Higher yields, essentially the interest rate the government pays to borrow money, also mean higher borrowing costs throughout the economy, from mortgages to car loans. Amna Nawaz discussed more with The Washington Post's David Lynch. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A sustained sell-off in the bond market sent long-term Treasury yields to their highest levels in nearly 20 years this week, rattling both Wall Street and Washington. Higher yields, essentially the interest rate the government pays to borrow money, a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:14</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Indiana residents frustrated amid 10-day power outage following storms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[More than 70,000 people in northwestern Indiana are without power more than a week after a series of storms downed trees, knocked out power lines and flooded neighborhoods. Local officials are scrambling to restore electricity as frustrated residents accuse them of not doing enough. Stephanie Sy reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:50:20 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/indiana-residents-frustrated-amid-10-day-power-outage-following-storms</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than 70,000 people in northwestern Indiana are without power more than a week after a series of storms downed trees, knocked out power lines and flooded neighborhoods. Local officials are scrambling to restore electricity as frustrated residents accuse them of not doing enough. Stephanie Sy reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[More than 70,000 people in northwestern Indiana are without power more than a week after a series of storms downed trees, knocked out power lines and flooded neighborhoods. Local officials are scrambling to restore electricity as frustrated residents...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>2:25</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: USS Abraham Lincoln heading home after 9-month deployment]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Thursday, U.S. military says the USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home following a roughly nine-month deployment and reports of poor living conditions, storms and at least one tornado tore through parts of Germany overnight and China sentenced the founder of Evergrande to life in prison five years after the company's collapse sent shockwaves through China's economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:36 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-uss-abraham-lincoln-heading-home-after-9-month-deployment</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Thursday, U.S. military says the USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home following a roughly nine-month deployment and reports of poor living conditions, storms and at least one tornado tore through parts of Germany overnight and China sentenced the founder of Evergrande to life in prison five years after the company's collapse sent shockwaves through China's economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Thursday, U.S. military says the USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home following a roughly nine-month deployment and reports of poor living conditions, storms and at least one tornado tore through parts of Germany overnight and China s...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:13</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S. Army colonel says]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ukraine says Russia launched several missiles and an estimated 168 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring more than 40 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to replenish the country's stockpile of patriot interceptors. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Col. Robert Hamilton, who was in Kyiv during the attack. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:42:08 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/war-crimes-are-part-of-russias-strategy-in-ukraine-retired-u-s-army-colonel-says</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ukraine says Russia launched several missiles and an estimated 168 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring more than 40 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to replenish the country's stockpile of patriot interceptors. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Col. Robert Hamilton, who was in Kyiv during the attack. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ukraine says Russia launched several missiles and an estimated 168 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring more than 40 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to replenish the country's stockpile of patriot in...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:29</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ousted transgender CIA officer warns White House politics undermining U.S. intelligence]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Nearly 20 years of service in the intelligence community ended for Julia Curlee last year. Curlee was the first CIA officer to transition openly and continue serving the agency until she was fired abruptly early in Trump's second term. She writes about being targeted as a transgender woman in an essay for The Atlantic titled "The wrong kind of American." Curlee joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ousted-transgender-cia-officer-warns-white-house-politics-undermining-u-s-intelligence</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nearly 20 years of service in the intelligence community ended for Julia Curlee last year. Curlee was the first CIA officer to transition openly and continue serving the agency until she was fired abruptly early in Trump's second term. She writes about being targeted as a transgender woman in an essay for The Atlantic titled "The wrong kind of American." Curlee joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nearly 20 years of service in the intelligence community ended for Julia Curlee last year. Curlee was the first CIA officer to transition openly and continue serving the agency until she was fired abruptly early in Trump's second term. She writes abo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:33</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We're beginning a series of stories on Afghanistan 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks and the start of the American war there. In our first report, we have a look at the lives of three people and their families and how they are faring five years after the Taliban wrenched control from the U.S.-supported government. Special Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:35:14 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/5-years-after-the-u-s-left-afghan-allies-reflect-on-life-under-taliban-rule</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're beginning a series of stories on Afghanistan 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks and the start of the American war there. In our first report, we have a look at the lives of three people and their families and how they are faring five years after the Taliban wrenched control from the U.S.-supported government. Special Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We're beginning a series of stories on Afghanistan 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks and the start of the American war there. In our first report, we have a look at the lives of three people and their families and how they are faring five years aft...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:47</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why primary polls appear to be so inaccurate this year]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Results in some high-profile races this primary season have differed greatly from public opinion polls. In the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed had double-digit leads in polling but won over Haley Stevens by just one point. Lisa Desjardins and Courtney Kennedy of Ipsos discussed the recent results that were at odds with polling. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:31 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-primary-polls-appear-to-be-so-inaccurate-this-year</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Results in some high-profile races this primary season have differed greatly from public opinion polls. In the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed had double-digit leads in polling but won over Haley Stevens by just one point. Lisa Desjardins and Courtney Kennedy of Ipsos discussed the recent results that were at odds with polling. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Results in some high-profile races this primary season have differed greatly from public opinion polls. In the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed had double-digit leads in polling but won over Haley Stevens by just one poi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:31</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA['Right to race' laws aim to protect racetracks from noise complaints]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Across the country, small, local racetracks are under threat from noise and nuisance lawsuits from nearby property owners. That's prompting some state legislatures to protect what supporters call the "right to race." Digital reporter Tim McPhillips traveled to a track in Virginia to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:25:21 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/right-to-race-laws-aim-to-protect-racetracks-from-noise-complaints</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Across the country, small, local racetracks are under threat from noise and nuisance lawsuits from nearby property owners. That's prompting some state legislatures to protect what supporters call the "right to race." Digital reporter Tim McPhillips traveled to a track in Virginia to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Across the country, small, local racetracks are under threat from noise and nuisance lawsuits from nearby property owners. That's prompting some state legislatures to protect what supporters call the "right to race." Digital reporter Tim McPhillips t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:58</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola was the top vote-getter in the non-partisan Senate primary. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:55:56 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-the-florida-and-alaska-primary-results-mean-for-november</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola was the top vote-getter in the non-partisan Senate primary. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat M...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:46</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Trump pauses his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump paused his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports and trade officials said they are working to make a final deal, the Israeli military is opening criminal investigations into two high-profile killings by its troops in Gaza and the United Arab Emirates says it is halting trade with Iran a day after it accused Tehran of launching missiles toward its territory. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:50:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-trump-pauses-his-50-tariffs-on-canadian-imports</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump paused his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports and trade officials said they are working to make a final deal, the Israeli military is opening criminal investigations into two high-profile killings by its troops in Gaza and the United Arab Emirates says it is halting trade with Iran a day after it accused Tehran of launching missiles toward its territory. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump paused his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports and trade officials said they are working to make a final deal, the Israeli military is opening criminal investigations into two high-profile killings by its troop...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:19</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by its record of protecting minors. Amna Nawaz discussed the landmark trial with Bloomberg tech reporter Alexandra Levine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:45:14 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-states-claim-meta-designed-addictive-features-for-children</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by its record of protecting minors. Amna Nawaz discussed the landmark trial with Bloomberg tech reporter Alexandra Levine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the compa...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:54</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president's health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule, changes that have drawn sharp criticism from medical experts. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Lauren Gardner of Politico. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:40:07 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-to-know-about-dr-heidi-overton-trumps-pick-to-lead-the-fda</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president's health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule, changes that have drawn sharp criticism from medical experts. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Lauren Gardner of Politico. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president's health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:56</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Trump's tough treatment of allies has a 'net positive,' Rebeccah Heinrichs says]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered scaled back. Amna Nawaz discussed the president's relationships with U.S. allies with Rebeccah Heinrichs of the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:13 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trumps-tough-treatment-of-allies-has-a-net-positive-rebeccah-heinrichs-says</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered scaled back. Amna Nawaz discussed the president's relationships with U.S. allies with Rebeccah Heinrichs of the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:37</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Historian's American road trip examines parallels between the Gilded Age and today]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage traveled across the country, exploring the people, places and turning points that have shaped America over its 250-year history. Judy Woodruff joined her for part of that journey, starting in Chicago. It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:09 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/historians-american-road-trip-examines-parallels-between-the-gilded-age-and-today</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage traveled across the country, exploring the people, places and turning points that have shaped America over its 250-year history. Judy Woodruff joined her for part of that journey, starting in Chicago. It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage traveled across the country, exploring the people, places and turning points that have shaped America over its 250-year history. Judy Woodruff joined her for part of that journey, sta...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>10:04</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Seeing double at the Twins Days Festival in Ohio]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Twins Days Festival bills itself as the largest annual gathering of twins in the world. While the festival celebrates the unique bond between twins, it's also a hub for scientists studying what makes them so alike – and so different. Deema Zein reports from Twinsburg, Ohio. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:25:48 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/seeing-double-at-the-twins-days-festival-in-ohio</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Twins Days Festival bills itself as the largest annual gathering of twins in the world. While the festival celebrates the unique bond between twins, it's also a hub for scientists studying what makes them so alike – and so different. Deema Zein reports from Twinsburg, Ohio. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Twins Days Festival bills itself as the largest annual gathering of twins in the world. While the festival celebrates the unique bond between twins, it's also a hub for scientists studying what makes them so alike – and so different. Deema Zein r...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:06</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[ABC says FCC waging a retaliatory campaign violating free speech rights]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[ABC sued the FCC, arguing the agency is waging a retaliatory campaign of censorship against the broadcast network, violating its right to free speech. ABC says the commission has wielded its regulatory power to punish and pressure the company through investigations and threats to strip local stations of their broadcast licenses. Amna Nawaz discussed more with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:50:29 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/abc-says-fcc-waging-a-retaliatory-campaign-violating-free-speech-rights</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ABC sued the FCC, arguing the agency is waging a retaliatory campaign of censorship against the broadcast network, violating its right to free speech. ABC says the commission has wielded its regulatory power to punish and pressure the company through investigations and threats to strip local stations of their broadcast licenses. Amna Nawaz discussed more with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ABC sued the FCC, arguing the agency is waging a retaliatory campaign of censorship against the broadcast network, violating its right to free speech. ABC says the commission has wielded its regulatory power to punish and pressure the company through...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:12</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Meta faces trial over arguments its platforms harm children]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal trial against Meta started with four states laying out their case that the company's social media platforms harm children, crews are working to clear roads and restore power to tens of thousands of people in Hawaii in the wake of Hurricane Lala and President Trump said that there are no talks taking place between the U.S. and Iran and none are scheduled. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:45:26 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-meta-faces-trial-over-arguments-its-platforms-harm-children</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal trial against Meta started with four states laying out their case that the company's social media platforms harm children, crews are working to clear roads and restore power to tens of thousands of people in Hawaii in the wake of Hurricane Lala and President Trump said that there are no talks taking place between the U.S. and Iran and none are scheduled. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal trial against Meta started with four states laying out their case that the company's social media platforms harm children, crews are working to clear roads and restore power to tens of thousands of people in Hawaii...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:41</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[2020 election deniers on the ballot for key offices in battleground states]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In several key battleground states, Republican candidates who have questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election are on the ballot. If elected to statewide offices like governor and secretary of state, these candidates could shape how elections are administered and certified in the years ahead. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on election deniers running for office. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:40:08 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/2020-election-deniers-on-the-ballot-for-key-offices-in-battleground-states</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In several key battleground states, Republican candidates who have questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election are on the ballot. If elected to statewide offices like governor and secretary of state, these candidates could shape how elections are administered and certified in the years ahead. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on election deniers running for office. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In several key battleground states, Republican candidates who have questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election are on the ballot. If elected to statewide offices like governor and secretary of state, these candidates could shape how elections are ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:06</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The growing debate over big money influence in American politics]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Voters in Alaska are considering a ballot measure that aims to reduce the influence of big-money donors in state and local elections. It's part of a wider conversation about money in politics, sparked by a Supreme Court decision that struck down limits on how much parties can spend in coordination with their candidates in national elections. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Daniel Weiner. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:35:58 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-growing-debate-over-big-money-influence-in-american-politics</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Voters in Alaska are considering a ballot measure that aims to reduce the influence of big-money donors in state and local elections. It's part of a wider conversation about money in politics, sparked by a Supreme Court decision that struck down limits on how much parties can spend in coordination with their candidates in national elections. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Daniel Weiner. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Voters in Alaska are considering a ballot measure that aims to reduce the influence of big-money donors in state and local elections. It's part of a wider conversation about money in politics, sparked by a Supreme Court decision that struck down limi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[South Korea relationship shift highlights Trump's transactional approach to allies]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[President Trump is straining one of America's closest alliances after scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to join the Iran war. It's the latest example of Trump taking a transactional approach to alliances. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:42 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/south-korea-relationship-shift-highlights-trumps-transactional-approach-to-allies</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Trump is straining one of America's closest alliances after scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to join the Iran war. It's the latest example of Trump taking a transactional approach to alliances. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[President Trump is straining one of America's closest alliances after scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to join the Iran war. It's th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:10</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threat]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but the mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread dangerous diseases. Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports on why the insects are thriving, and the surprising way scientists are fighting back.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:25:36 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/scientists-explore-new-ways-to-target-mosquitos-as-warming-climate-expands-threat</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but the mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread dangerous diseases. Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports on why the insects are thriving, and the surprising way scientists are fighting back.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but the mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread dangerous diseases. Ben Tracy with Climate Central repor...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:36</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA['The party is in charge of everything,' freed pastor says of China's crackdown on religion]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[China recently took a rare step by releasing a detainee at the United States' request. Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was picked up by Chinese authorities last October, one of dozens of Christians targeted by the Chinese Communist Party, which only allows authorized churches to serve China's estimated 80 million Christians. Nick Schifrin spoke with Pastor Jin and his daughter, Grace.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:20:07 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-party-is-in-charge-of-everything-freed-pastor-says-of-chinas-crackdown-on-religion</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[China recently took a rare step by releasing a detainee at the United States' request. Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was picked up by Chinese authorities last October, one of dozens of Christians targeted by the Chinese Communist Party, which only allows authorized churches to serve China's estimated 80 million Christians. Nick Schifrin spoke with Pastor Jin and his daughter, Grace.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[China recently took a rare step by releasing a detainee at the United States' request. Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was picked up by Chinese authorities last October, one of dozens of Christians targeted by the Chinese Communist Party, which only allows au...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:16</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he's also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system of mass incarceration. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:15:02 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/quilt-exhibit-showcases-artwork-of-inmate-turned-criminal-justice-activist</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he's also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system of mass incarceration. Jeffrey Brown reports for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he's also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system of mass i...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:26</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why Poorna Jagannathan values finding success later in life]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age show "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu comedy "Deli Boys." In the latest episode of "Settle In," she speaks to Amna Nawaz about her unexpected acting career and the power of later-in-life success. 

 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:08:44 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/why-poorna-jagannathan-values-finding-success-later-in-life</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age show "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu comedy "Deli Boys." In the latest episode of "Settle In," she speaks to Amna Nawaz about her unexpected acting career and the power of later-in-life success. 

 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age show "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu comedy "Deli Boys." In the latest episode of "Settle In," she speaks to Amna Nawaz about her unexpected acting career a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>50:30</itunes:duration>
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