May 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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The episode discusses rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, congressional map redrawing, the aftermath of Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and features Wynton Marsalis discussing jazz as a metaphor for democracy.
Tuesday on the News Hour, tensions mount as the U.S. and Iran trade threats and compete for control of the Strait of Hormuz. States scramble to redraw congressional maps ahead of November's midterms. Nearly a month after Israeli strikes across Lebanon, families of those killed still search the rubble for remains. Plus, Wynton Marsalis on why he thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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