PBS News Hour - Full Show
by PBS News
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Audience Interest
- current events and news analysis
- political developments and interviews
Podcast Focus
- full PBS News Hour episodes
- news segments and interviews
Publishing Consistency
- 30 episodes released in 1 year
- weekly or more frequent episodes
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast apps
- hosted on Acast platform
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 36 chart positions in 36 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Daily News#19300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Daily News#39100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Daily News#6230K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Daily News#1015K to 30K
- 🇯🇵JP · Daily News#2830K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
213K to 702K🎙 Daily cadence·30 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
711K to 2.3M🇺🇸43%🇨🇦13%🇦🇺4%+33 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
213K to 702K
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The music that's shaped America
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July 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/30/26 | July 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Thursday on the News Hour, U.S. attacks on Iran ramp up as the war expands across the region. How the Federal Reserve's new leadership is likely to respond to pressures on multiple fronts as the U.S. economy slows. Plus, Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/30/26 | The music that's shaped America | Music has long been one of America's most influential cultural exports. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks with music historian Ted Gioia and journalist Sidney Madden about the Black and Indigenous roots of American music, the power of protest songs and how music continues to shape our understanding of who we are. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/29/26 | July 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Wednesday on the News Hour, Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at a congressional hearing on the origins of the COVID virus. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias whom they accuse of targeting oil facilities. Plus, a look at why more single women are buying homes than ever before and outpacing single men. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/29/26 | July 28, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Tuesday on the News Hour, what Ukraine's president and Israel's prime minister are hoping to accomplish with their trips to the U.S. Politicians and family members pay tribute to late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Plus, research shows abortion bans are worsening medical care during miscarriages and creating challenges for doctors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/27/26 | July 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Monday on the News Hour, Seattle police search for another suspect after a deadly shooting at a crowded festival beneath the Space Needle. The weekend passes with no new U.S. attacks on Iran as experts worry about America's shrinking weapons supply. Plus, massive youth-led protests lead to the resignation of India's education minister, exposing cracks in the nation's government. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | July 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Friday on the News Hour, the Trump administration again levies tariffs on trading partners, this time claiming it's trying to combat forced labor. One month after earthquakes hit Venezuela, a look at the shift from emergency response to long-term recovery. Plus, Ukraine reinvents the war supply chain by linking soldiers with manufacturers, including volunteers making weapons with 3D printers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes | It was a shocking military operation that removed Venezuela's president from power, followed by a surprising declaration by President Trump that the U.S. was going to run the country. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the remote U.S. leadership and how an earthquake has exposed its flaws with William Brownfield, Rick de la Torre, Laura Cristina Dib and Andrés Martínez-Fernández. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | Why uterine fibroids remain misunderstood despite affecting most women | 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 | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | July 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Thursday on the News Hour, Iran-backed Houthi rebels fire on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, threatening yet another crucial shipping lane and causing oil prices to spike. President Trump shies away from pressuring China over his claims of election interference. Plus, the FDA considers loosening restrictions on peptides, which have gained popularity thanks to influencers touting purported benefits. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | July 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump escalates threats against Iran as the bodies of four American soldiers killed in the war are returned. The United States and Saudi Arabia agree to a deal that would let the kingdom enrich uranium for nuclear power, raising concerns about weaponization. Plus, a U.S. attorney fired after less than an hour on the job sues the Trump administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
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| 7/21/26 | July 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on "The West Wing" and "Nurse Jackie." She's also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she's doing something new: looking back at her own family history. Jeffrey Brown met with Smith in Philadelphia 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 | — | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | IranU.S. service members+4 | — | ICEIsrael's highest court | — | IranTrump+5 | PBS News | — | ||
| 7/17/26 | election processWorld Cup+5 | — | The Odyssey | Gazans | Trumpelection+6 | PBS News | — | ||
| 7/17/26 | Russia's war on Ukrainecivilian casualties+3 | James Verini | PBS NewsThe Theater: Courage and Survival in the Defining Atrocity of the Ukraine War | UkraineMariupol | Mariupoltheater strike+6 | — | 24m 02s | ||
| 7/17/26 | alcoholhealth risks+4 | Lev FacherMarissa Esser+1 | PBS News | — | alcoholhealth risks+5 | — | 24m 54s | ||
| 7/17/26 | election conspiracy theorieswildfires+3 | — | — | Canada | Trumpelection+3 | — | — | ||
| 7/16/26 | conspiracy theoriesAmerican history+3 | Jesse Walker | PBS NewsThe United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory | — | conspiracy theoriesAmerican Revolution+3 | — | 37m 19s | ||
| 7/15/26 | confirmation hearingspress freedom+3 | — | New York TimesAir Force One | — | Attorney GeneralDirector of National Intelligence+5 | PBS News | — | ||
| 7/15/26 | ICE vehicle stopsU.S.-Iran relations+3 | — | ICE | U.S.Iran+1 | ICEvehicle stops+5 | PBS News | — | ||
| 7/14/26 | U.S. foreign policypolitics+4 | — | PBS News | U.S.Strait of Hormuz | blockadeStrait of Hormuz+4 | PBS | — | ||
| 7/10/26 | housing affordabilityelection control+3 | — | PBS News | Colorado River | housing billTrump+5 | — | — | ||
| 7/10/26 | European officials on the challenges of navigating Trump's foreign policy | At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he's still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken and Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/10/26 | How climate change harms human health — and what can be done | 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 | — | ||||||
| 7/10/26 | July 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode | Thursday on the News Hour, what the latest U.S. strikes on Iran mean for efforts to negotiate an end to the war. Democrats search for a replacement Senate candidate in Maine after sexual assault allegations force Graham Platner out. Plus, we speak with potential 2028 presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel about his warning to Israel that it can no longer expect "unconditional support" from the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/9/26 | How satire shaped American history | From Benjamin Franklin to The Onion, satire has long been a part of how Americans process politics and power. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks to Sophia McClennen of Penn State University and Joshua Johnson of The Onion about the history of satire and its relationship with news and democracy today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | — | ||||||
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Key insights
What the show covers
- full PBS News Hour episodes
- news segments and interviews
- in-depth analysis of events
- daily news coverage and updates
Audience interests
- current events and news analysis
- political developments and interviews
- social issues and public policy
- cultural stories and perspectives
Platform reach
- available on major podcast apps
- hosted on Acast platform
- part of PBS News offerings
- no specific platform reach data
Publishing consistency
- 30 episodes released in 1 year
- weekly or more frequent episodes
- published by 9 p.m. nightly
- consistent delivery of news content
Chart history for PBS News Hour - Full Show
Peaked at #14 in IS, currently #14 in IS.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Finland | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| United States | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Japan | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| South Africa | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| GR | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| South Korea | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| India | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| VN | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| Canada | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| HU | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| SA | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| NG | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| ID | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| HK | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| TW | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| IL | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| Australia | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| Ireland | — | #62 | #62 | — |
Chart Positions
46 placements across 36 markets.
Chart Positions
46 placements across 36 markets.