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        <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - Science]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Listen to PBS News Hour science reporting published every Wednesday by 9 p.m. Featuring reports from Miles O'Brien, Nsikan Akpan and the rest of our science crew, we take on topics ranging from the future of 3-D printing to power of placebo drugs. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, Politics Monday 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>The latest science stories and policy debates put in context (Updated periodically)</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:subtitle>The latest science stories and policy debates put in context (Updated periodically)</itunes:subtitle>
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            <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - Science]]></title>
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                                                                                                                                                            <itunes:keywords>Science,Technology,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords><itunes:category text="Science &amp; Medicine"/><itunes:category text="Technology"/><itunes:category text="News &amp; Politics"/><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Fauci invokes 5th Amendment right during GOP-led hearing on COVID origins]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's COVID response, repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right before a Senate committee on Wednesday. The hearing, chaired by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, was meant to probe the origins of COVID-19 and whether Fauci misled Congress and the public. Fauci called Paul's pursuit of him an "unhinged obsession." Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:55:13 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/fauci-invokes-5th-amendment-right-during-gop-led-hearing-on-covid-origins</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's COVID response, repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right before a Senate committee on Wednesday. The hearing, chaired by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, was meant to probe the origins of COVID-19 and whether Fauci misled Congress and the public. Fauci called Paul's pursuit of him an "unhinged obsession." 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[Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's COVID response, repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right before a Senate committee on Wednesday. The hearing, chaired by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, was meant to probe the origins of COVID-19 and whether Fa...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:19</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Climate-fueled wildfires in Europe push emergency response to the limit]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing the evacuation of more than 330,000 people in France, Spain and Portugal. Fifteen deaths have been reported and nearly half a million acres have burned. The scope and speed of the fires are pushing emergency response systems to their limits. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ciaran Nugent. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:40:04 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/climate-fueled-wildfires-in-europe-push-emergency-response-to-the-limit</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing the evacuation of more than 330,000 people in France, Spain and Portugal. Fifteen deaths have been reported and nearly half a million acres have burned. The scope and speed of the fires are pushing emergency response systems to their limits. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ciaran Nugent. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing the evacuation of more than 330,000 people in France, Spain and Portugal. Fifteen deaths have been reported and nearly half a million acres have burned. ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:59</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[New report reveals consequences of Trump administration's HIV/AIDS funding cuts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A new report is detailing the impact of cuts to USAID and the program known as PEPFAR, which has been credited with saving over 26 million lives since 2003. The study from the HIV/AIDS non-profit amfAR found that more than 1,700 treatment sites have closed in the wake of funding cuts. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Atul Gawande, the assistant administrator of USAID under President Biden. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:40:26 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-report-reveals-consequences-of-trump-administrations-hiv-aids-funding-cuts</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new report is detailing the impact of cuts to USAID and the program known as PEPFAR, which has been credited with saving over 26 million lives since 2003. The study from the HIV/AIDS non-profit amfAR found that more than 1,700 treatment sites have closed in the wake of funding cuts. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Atul Gawande, the assistant administrator of USAID under President Biden. 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 new report is detailing the impact of cuts to USAID and the program known as PEPFAR, which has been credited with saving over 26 million lives since 2003. The study from the HIV/AIDS non-profit amfAR found that more than 1,700 treatment sites have ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:31</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge. William Brangham discussed the concerns with Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:20 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/cyclospora-and-salmonella-outbreaks-raise-concerns-about-u-s-food-safety</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge. William Brangham discussed the concerns with Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins 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[Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge....]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:25</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why uterine fibroids remain misunderstood despite affecting most women]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For millions of women, uterine fibroids not only cause painful symptoms, but the diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Even though most women will develop them, misconceptions remain about who gets them and how they should be treated. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores fibroids and treatment with Dr. Soyini Hawkins and Sateria Venable. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:00:52 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/why-uterine-fibroids-remain-misunderstood-despite-affecting-most-women</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For millions of women, uterine fibroids not only cause painful symptoms, but the diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Even though most women will develop them, misconceptions remain about who gets them and how they should be treated. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores fibroids and treatment with Dr. Soyini Hawkins and Sateria Venable. 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 millions of women, uterine fibroids not only cause painful symptoms, but the diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Even though most women will develop them, misconceptions remain about who gets them and how they should be treated. Hori...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Last week, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed his tech-savvy defense minister. That sparked protests among supporters who credit him with helping transform Ukraine's defense capabilities. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin report on the technologies and policies that helped drive that transformation. A warning: this story includes graphic descriptions of war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:44 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-volunteers-with-3d-printers-make-weapons-for-ukraine</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last week, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed his tech-savvy defense minister. That sparked protests among supporters who credit him with helping transform Ukraine's defense capabilities. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin report on the technologies and policies that helped drive that transformation. A warning: this story includes graphic descriptions of war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Last week, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed his tech-savvy defense minister. That sparked protests among supporters who credit him with helping transform Ukraine's defense capabilities. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:34</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are helping clients see themselves in a new light. It's 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>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:41 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ocular-artistry-eye-prosthetics-become-canvases-for-self-expression</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are helping clients see themselves in a new light. It's 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[Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose des...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:19</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[FDA considers widening access to peptides promoted by wellness influencers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An FDA advisory committee began a two-day meeting to consider lifting a ban and widening access to seven popular peptides. They have seen a surge of support from wellness influencers and others, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Dhruv Khullar, who wrote the New Yorker article, "Why Are People Injecting Themselves with Peptides?" PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:40:13 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/fda-considers-widening-access-to-peptides-promoted-by-wellness-influencers</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An FDA advisory committee began a two-day meeting to consider lifting a ban and widening access to seven popular peptides. They have seen a surge of support from wellness influencers and others, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Dhruv Khullar, who wrote the New Yorker article, "Why Are People Injecting Themselves with Peptides?" 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 FDA advisory committee began a two-day meeting to consider lifting a ban and widening access to seven popular peptides. They have seen a surge of support from wellness influencers and others, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Amna N...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:09</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models threaten U.S. lead in tech race]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models are sending shockwaves through Washington and Silicon Valley. Chinese companies are narrowing the AI gap despite vast differences in computing power and resources. It comes as the White House is planning to redirect billions in funding from universities to individuals in a bid to accelerate AI innovation. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Amrith Ramkumar.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:35:28 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/breakthroughs-in-chinese-ai-models-threaten-u-s-lead-in-tech-race</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models are sending shockwaves through Washington and Silicon Valley. Chinese companies are narrowing the AI gap despite vast differences in computing power and resources. It comes as the White House is planning to redirect billions in funding from universities to individuals in a bid to accelerate AI innovation. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Amrith Ramkumar.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models are sending shockwaves through Washington and Silicon Valley. Chinese companies are narrowing the AI gap despite vast differences in computing power and resources. It comes as the White House is planning to redirect...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:24</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Janesville, once a symbol of the Great Recession, becomes AI data center battleground]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is fueling stock market highs, economic growth and a construction boom across the country. But it is also igniting fierce local debates about the benefits, the costs and whether the data centers that power AI should be built at all. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at how one of those battles is playing out in the Midwest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:35:07 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/janesville-once-a-symbol-of-the-great-recession-becomes-ai-data-center-battleground</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is fueling stock market highs, economic growth and a construction boom across the country. But it is also igniting fierce local debates about the benefits, the costs and whether the data centers that power AI should be built at all. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at how one of those battles is playing out in the Midwest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is fueling stock market highs, economic growth and a construction boom across the country. But it is also igniting fierce local debates about the benefits, the costs and whether the data centers that power AI should be built a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:46</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Federal officials are still trying to determine the source of a multistate outbreak linked to lettuce. There may be more than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide. The FDA said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms that was initially reported as positive for cyclospora was actually a false positive. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:35:51 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/test-results-create-confusion-around-cyclosporiasis-outbreak</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Federal officials are still trying to determine the source of a multistate outbreak linked to lettuce. There may be more than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide. The FDA said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms that was initially reported as positive for cyclospora was actually a false positive. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist. 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 officials are still trying to determine the source of a multistate outbreak linked to lettuce. There may be more than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide. The FDA said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms that was initially reported a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:58</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[What alcohol does to our bodies &ndash; and why many overlook the risks]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Alcohol is a product so tightly woven into our society that we struggle to see what it's really doing to us. Despite documented links between alcohol and cancer, heart and liver disease, over half of all drinkers think their own consumption doesn't raise their risk for serious health problems. Horizons mo derator William Brangham explores more with Lev Facher, Marissa Esser and Priscilla Martinez. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/what-alcohol-does-to-our-bodies-and-why-many-overlook-the-risks</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alcohol is a product so tightly woven into our society that we struggle to see what it's really doing to us. Despite documented links between alcohol and cancer, heart and liver disease, over half of all drinkers think their own consumption doesn't raise their risk for serious health problems. Horizons mo derator William Brangham explores more with Lev Facher, Marissa Esser and Priscilla Martinez. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Alcohol is a product so tightly woven into our society that we struggle to see what it's really doing to us. Despite documented links between alcohol and cancer, heart and liver disease, over half of all drinkers think their own consumption doesn't r...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:54</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That's because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. It's led to flight delays, the closure of pools and beaches, and the cancellation of many other outdoor activities. 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, 16 Jul 2026 18:50:18 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-health-risks-of-wildfire-smoke-across-the-midwest-and-mid-atlantic</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That's because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. It's led to flight delays, the closure of pools and beaches, and the cancellation of many other outdoor activities. 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 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That's because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. It's led to fligh...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:12</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The debate over how to protect children and teens as AI use grows]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the biggest concerns about artificial intelligence is how children and teens use it daily. Critics say the tech companies are not doing enough to protect children, can't be trusted and argue more regulation is needed. The Omidyar Network, a tech philanthropic firm, is out with a new approach of its own. Geoff Bennett discussed more with CEO Michele Jawando. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:14 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-debate-over-how-to-protect-children-and-teens-as-ai-use-grows</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the biggest concerns about artificial intelligence is how children and teens use it daily. Critics say the tech companies are not doing enough to protect children, can't be trusted and argue more regulation is needed. The Omidyar Network, a tech philanthropic firm, is out with a new approach of its own. Geoff Bennett discussed more with CEO Michele Jawando. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One of the biggest concerns about artificial intelligence is how children and teens use it daily. Critics say the tech companies are not doing enough to protect children, can't be trusted and argue more regulation is needed. The Omidyar Network, a te...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:40</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How conspiracy theories have shaped America]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From the American Revolution to today, conspiracy theories have been part of the American story in ways that may surprise us. In this episode of Judy Woodruff's "In Pursuit of Happiness," she sits down with Jesse Walker, author of "The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory," to explore  how conspiracy theories take shape -- and what they tell us about who we are.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:35:15 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/in-pursuit-of-happiness-with-judy-woodruff/how-conspiracy-theories-have-shaped-america</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[From the American Revolution to today, conspiracy theories have been part of the American story in ways that may surprise us. In this episode of Judy Woodruff's "In Pursuit of Happiness," she sits down with Jesse Walker, author of "The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory," to explore  how conspiracy theories take shape -- and what they tell us about who we are.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From the American Revolution to today, conspiracy theories have been part of the American story in ways that may surprise us. In this episode of Judy Woodruff's "In Pursuit of Happiness," she sits down with Jesse Walker, author of "The United States ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>37:19</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How climate change harms human health &mdash; and what can be done]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a warming world with Victor Tsao of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and Lisa Patel of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:03 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/how-climate-change-harms-human-health-and-what-can-be-done-2</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a warming world with Victor Tsao of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and Lisa Patel of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Dry winter leaves farmers along Colorado River facing greater water shortages]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[This past winter was an extraordinarily dry one in the western U.S. A lack of snowpack that normally feeds the Colorado River has only deepened the impact of a drought affecting tens of millions in seven states and Mexico. Accelerated by climate change, the drought is taking a bite out of farmers' plans in Colorado. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:35:24 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/dry-winter-leaves-farmers-along-colorado-river-facing-greater-water-shortages</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This past winter was an extraordinarily dry one in the western U.S. A lack of snowpack that normally feeds the Colorado River has only deepened the impact of a drought affecting tens of millions in seven states and Mexico. Accelerated by climate change, the drought is taking a bite out of farmers' plans in Colorado. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports for our series, Tipping Point. 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 past winter was an extraordinarily dry one in the western U.S. A lack of snowpack that normally feeds the Colorado River has only deepened the impact of a drought affecting tens of millions in seven states and Mexico. Accelerated by climate chan...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:26</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The unsung heroes of American innovation and ingenuity]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From the light bulb to the iPhone, American inventions have rocketed around the world thanks to their innovation and ingenuity. But some American innovators, including women and people of color, have largely been overlooked. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores why America has been such fertile ground for creative minds with Sujai Shivakumar and Eric S. Hintz. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:32 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/the-unsung-heroes-of-american-innovation-and-ingenuity</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[From the light bulb to the iPhone, American inventions have rocketed around the world thanks to their innovation and ingenuity. But some American innovators, including women and people of color, have largely been overlooked. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores why America has been such fertile ground for creative minds with Sujai Shivakumar and Eric S. Hintz. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From the light bulb to the iPhone, American inventions have rocketed around the world thanks to their innovation and ingenuity. But some American innovators, including women and people of color, have largely been overlooked. Horizons moderator Willia...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How climate change and rising seas endanger historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, rising seas and coastal erosion are putting some of America's most historic places at risk. For our ongoing series, Tipping Point, special correspondent Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports from Jamestown, Virginia, where archaeologists are racing to uncover America's past before it's washed away. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:35:51 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-climate-change-and-rising-seas-endanger-historic-sites-like-jamestown-virginia</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, rising seas and coastal erosion are putting some of America's most historic places at risk. For our ongoing series, Tipping Point, special correspondent Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports from Jamestown, Virginia, where archaeologists are racing to uncover America's past before it's washed away. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, rising seas and coastal erosion are putting some of America's most historic places at risk. For our ongoing series, Tipping Point, special correspondent Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports from Jame...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:50</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Millions of Americans face dangerous temperatures as heat wave bears down]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dangerously high temperatures are set to scorch much of the country as a brutal heat wave bears down on the East Coast and Midwest. Hundreds of cities could hit record highs by Friday, when more than 175 million Americans will face either major or extreme heat risk, according to the National Weather Service. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeff Berardelli, a meteorologist at WFLA in Tampa Bay. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:40:45 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/millions-of-americans-face-dangerous-temperatures-as-heat-wave-bears-down</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dangerously high temperatures are set to scorch much of the country as a brutal heat wave bears down on the East Coast and Midwest. Hundreds of cities could hit record highs by Friday, when more than 175 million Americans will face either major or extreme heat risk, according to the National Weather Service. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeff Berardelli, a meteorologist at WFLA in Tampa Bay. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dangerously high temperatures are set to scorch much of the country as a brutal heat wave bears down on the East Coast and Midwest. Hundreds of cities could hit record highs by Friday, when more than 175 million Americans will face either major or ex...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:39</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Screens are virtually inescapable. What are they doing to our health?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[They're in our pockets, workplaces, homes and schools — screens are everywhere. Americans are spending more than seven hours a day looking at screens. What is this doing to our well being? And does all this screen time affect different generations differently? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we know and don't know with researchers Kostadin Kushlev and Courtney K. Blackwell. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/screens-are-virtually-inescapable-what-are-they-doing-to-our-health</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[They're in our pockets, workplaces, homes and schools — screens are everywhere. Americans are spending more than seven hours a day looking at screens. What is this doing to our well being? And does all this screen time affect different generations differently? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we know and don't know with researchers Kostadin Kushlev and Courtney K. Blackwell. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[They're in our pockets, workplaces, homes and schools — screens are everywhere. Americans are spending more than seven hours a day looking at screens. What is this doing to our well being? And does all this screen time affect different generations di...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[What science tells us about the health risks of Roundup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with the manufacturer of Roundup, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused cancer. The decision is expected to block thousands of similar lawsuits across the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Chadi Nabhan, author of "Toxic Exposure: The True Story behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:35:58 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-science-tells-us-about-the-health-risks-of-roundup</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with the manufacturer of Roundup, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused cancer. The decision is expected to block thousands of similar lawsuits across the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Chadi Nabhan, author of "Toxic Exposure: The True Story behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice." 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 a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with the manufacturer of Roundup, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused cancer. The decision is expected to block thousands of similar lawsuits across the country. Geoff ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:13</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Nonprofit aims to help displaced workers as businesses adopt artificial intelligence]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As businesses adopt artificial intelligence, fears of a wave of job displacement continue to grow. A new nonprofit called RAISE US aims to bring together states, major businesses and AI firms to prepare workers, companies and local economies for what's to come. It's a bipartisan effort, co-founded by Republican Eric Holcomb and Democrat Gina Raimondo. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Raimondo. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:20:33 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/nonprofit-aims-to-help-displaced-workers-as-businesses-adopt-artificial-intelligence</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As businesses adopt artificial intelligence, fears of a wave of job displacement continue to grow. A new nonprofit called RAISE US aims to bring together states, major businesses and AI firms to prepare workers, companies and local economies for what's to come. It's a bipartisan effort, co-founded by Republican Eric Holcomb and Democrat Gina Raimondo. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Raimondo. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As businesses adopt artificial intelligence, fears of a wave of job displacement continue to grow. A new nonprofit called RAISE US aims to bring together states, major businesses and AI firms to prepare workers, companies and local economies for what...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:59</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Farmers struggle with crops as climate change makes weather less predictable]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[More than half of the continental U.S. is facing drought conditions. But other parts of the country are facing the opposite problem. Extreme weather conditions can have major impacts on farmers and their crops at a time when they're already facing high production costs. Paul Solman recently traveled to southern Georgia to hear from some of those farmers. It's for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:29 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/farmers-struggle-with-crops-as-climate-change-makes-weather-less-predictable</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than half of the continental U.S. is facing drought conditions. But other parts of the country are facing the opposite problem. Extreme weather conditions can have major impacts on farmers and their crops at a time when they're already facing high production costs. Paul Solman recently traveled to southern Georgia to hear from some of those farmers. It's for our series, Tipping Point. 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 half of the continental U.S. is facing drought conditions. But other parts of the country are facing the opposite problem. Extreme weather conditions can have major impacts on farmers and their crops at a time when they're already facing hi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:46</itunes:duration>
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