Best How To Navigate Canada’s Economy Podcasts (2025)

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Trump meets with Cabinet and praises policies that have sparked pushback 4:05

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President Donald Trump crossed the 100-day mark Tuesday with a late-night rally and a heated primetime interview where he defended his controversial mass deportations. Wednesday, he held a roundtable meeting with his Cabinet, who spent much of it touting their own records over the past few months. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López report…

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News Wrap: Judge orders release of Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi 3:40

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In our news wrap Wednesday, a federal judge released Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi who led protests against the war in Gaza while a student at Columbia University, a derecho killed three people in Pennsylvania, Israel is asking for international aid as it battles wildfires near Jerusalem and Hawaii increased a tax on hotels and other accommod…

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Former AG Alberto Gonzales on the rule of law and Trump’s willingness to test its limits 6:33

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Alberto Gonzales served stints as attorney general and White House counsel under the George W. Bush administration and is now the dean of Belmont University’s law school. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the rule of law and President Trump’s apparent willingness to test its limits. It's part of our series, On Democracy. PBS News is supported by - ht…

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Justices appear divided in Supreme Court case over publicly-funded religious schools 7:35

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Oklahoma's charter school board approved the creation of a Catholic virtual school in 2023, establishing the nation’s first publicly-funded religious charter school. Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocked it, saying it violated the state constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court heard the case on Wednesday and John Yang discussed the arguments with News Hour …

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Economists offer differing views on Trump’s tariffs and trade war 11:42

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President Trump has made a bold gamble with a fundamental change in economic policy by launching tough tariffs. He argues they will revitalize manufacturing, reduce the national debt and grow the economy. Amna Nawaz has differing perspectives on Trump's claims from Oren Cass of the conservative think tank American Compass and economist Jason Furman…

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Sen. Slotkin says Democrats need to get ‘Alpha energy’ and fight for middle class 7:07

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As Democrats grapple with President Trump’s first 100 days in office, they also contend with a minority in both the House and Senate. Looking ahead at the long road to the 2026 midterm elections, some Democrats are hoping to shape the party’s messaging and platform well before then. Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has been laying out her strategy and …

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A look at the partnership between Vietnam and the U.S. 50 years after the fall of Saigon 11:33

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Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the unification of the country under Communist rule after decades of war. From the ashes, the U.S. and Vietnam now enjoy close relations, due in no small part to American veterans who sought to revive a country they once helped destroy. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - h…

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Why Trump softened some of his tariffs on the automotive industry 6:01

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President Trump signed an executive order aimed at softening the blow his tariffs have imposed on the automotive industry and U.S. manufacturers. But tensions with China remain high and China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a video saying it would not back down from the trade war with the U.S. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gavin Bade of Th…

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Where Trump’s approval rating stands after 100 days in office 5:46

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It has been 100 days since President Trump was inaugurated for his second term in office. The mark is a modern measuring point for administrations and few have seen more action in the first three months than in this White House. But how are the American people taking it in? Lisa Desjardins has insights from the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. PBS …

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News Wrap: Harvard announces review after antisemitism and Islamophobia reports 6:34

1d ago6:34

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In our news wrap Tuesday, Harvard announced it will review academic offerings and policies in response to internal reports about antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus, the Senate confirmed David Perdue as the U.S. ambassador to China and the Trump administration dismissed many of former President Biden's nominees to the board that oversees the U.…

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How Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to an election win 10:05

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Canada's Liberal Party secured a fourth consecutive term after a narrow win in an election that was seen as one of the most consequential in its recent history. Prime Minister Mark Carney flipped his party's fortunes with a campaign focused on combating President Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation. Nick Schifrin discussed the result with Sha…

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GOP Rep. Salazar calls for pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants 9:03

1d ago9:03

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As new stories of migrants deported without due process garner fresh headlines, the Trump administration continues to defend its actions in court. But there’s little to no apparent momentum for immigration reform on Capitol Hill. GOP Rep. Maria Salazar of Miami is one of the loudest voices for reshaping immigration law on either side of the aisle a…

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Analyzing Trump’s actions on immigration during his first 100 days 6:08

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President Trump ran on closing the border and made promises about mass deportations of millions of immigrants. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López and David Bier of the Cato Institute discussed the first 100 days of the Trump administration enforcing his immigration policies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fu…

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PBS CEO weighs in on the potential impact of cutting public media funding 8:30

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The Trump administration is expected to ask Congress to rescind more than $1 billion of funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the congressionally-created body through which NPR and PBS get federal funding, including for this program. The CPB is also suing the administration saying it illegally fired three members of the board. Amna …

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White House touts aggressive immigration crackdown in Trump’s first 100 days 3:10

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On the eve of President Trump’s first 100 days in office, the White House put the spotlight on his tough stance on immigration. But new poll numbers out this week also give the administration a tough pill to swallow, showing a majority of Americans are not happy with how he's handling the job so far. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported b…

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Children who are U.S. citizens deported along with foreign-born mothers, attorneys say 4:49

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Nearing 100 days in office, the Trump administration continues to push further on its immigration crackdown by deporting families and targeting sanctuary cities. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on three deported American citizens. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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News Wrap: Massive power outage disrupts daily life in Spain and Portugal 7:35

3d ago7:35

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In our news wrap Monday, a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal brought daily life for millions to a complete standstill, the Vatican announced the conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7, Houthi rebels say at least 68 people are dead after an alleged U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants and Canadian voters are decidi…

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Russia offers short-term ceasefire as Ukraine demands immediate, lasting peace 5:27

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The Kremlin offered a short-term ceasefire in Ukraine to start next week. The U.S., Ukraine and European allies have all been pushing Moscow to accept an immediate month-long ceasefire. Meantime, Russian forces appear to be slowly gaining ground in areas that could end up as part of a land swap. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - htt…

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Breaking down the first 100 days of Trump’s 2nd term and the effects of his agenda 8:40

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As President Trump's first 100 days in the White House nears, the breakneck speed and chaotic rollout of the administration's agenda have already marked the start of his second presidency. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter analyze Trump’s first 100 days 8:10

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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 analysis of the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, where he stands in polls and what’s ahead for Democrats. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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People with disabilities explain how Medicaid cuts could impact their lives 10:20

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Congress is back in D.C. with plans to move forward on a budget framework that could include cuts to Medicaid. About one in three people with disabilities is enrolled in the program which helps them access health care and live independently in their communities. Stephanie Sy reports and we hear from people with disabilities and their caretakers abo…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a master’s in soft skills 3:42

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When Riccarda Zezza returned from maternity leave to discover her role had vanished, she transformed a career setback into a powerful new opportunity. Her experience inspired her to found a company redefining how parents and employers approach life transitions. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a master's in soft skills. PB…

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Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine after Trump questions Putin’s goals 5:01

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Russia continues its deadly assault on Ukraine, launching a sweeping drone attack a day after President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Vatican before Pope Francis’ funeral. Trump criticized Russian President Putin on social media after that meeting, raising doubts about Putin’s desire for peace. John Yang speaks with William Ta…

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News Wrap: Police rule out terrorism in deadly Vancouver car attack 2:25

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In our news wrap Sunday, Vancouver police ruled out terrorism after a man plowed his car into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival, Israeli jets struck Beirut’s southern suburbs, Pakistani security forces killed dozens of militants they say tried to sneak into the country from Afghanistan, and Pope Francis’ tomb at the Basilica of Saint Mary Maj…

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What’s on voters’ minds as Canada elects a new prime minister 4:29

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Monday is the end of voting in Canada to elect a new prime minister. The big issue in this campaign has been U.S.-Canadian relations, especially Trump’s tariffs. Since the beginning of the year, opinion polls have gone from showing a commanding Conservative Party lead to a narrower but consistent Liberal Party lead. John Yang speaks with David Frum…

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The most consequential moments from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term 5:33

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Tuesday marks the end of the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency. Since Franklin Roosevelt’s first term, it’s been a traditional time to take stock of a new administration. Matthew Dallek, a political historian and professor at George Washington University, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshou…

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How a warming Arctic may be eroding Indigenous history in Alaska 5:56

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In a remote part of Alaska, global warming is being blamed for endangering a treasure trove of Indigenous artifacts. Archaeologists at one dig site near the Bering Sea say they’re in a race against time. Nelufar Hedayat reports for the nonprofit news organization Evident Media. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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World leaders and faithful mourners bid solemn farewell to Pope Francis 5:56

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Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday after a solemn Requiem Mass outside Saint Peter’s Basilica. On the same day, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican to discuss hopes for lasting peace. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Rome. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/…

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What to expect as the College of Cardinals prepares to elect a new pope 4:45

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Saturday’s funeral and burial of Pope Francis mark the beginning of nine days of official mourning at the Vatican, with cardinals leading masses each day. The words of their homilies will be closely examined and analyzed for clues about what’s on their minds as they prepare to elect a new pope. John Yang speaks with John Allen, editor of Crux, for …

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News Wrap: Iranian port rocked by massive, deadly explosion 3:05

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In our news wrap Saturday, there was a deadly explosion at a Persian Gulf port in southern Iran, India said Pakistani soldiers shot at Indian posts for a second straight night in the disputed Kashmir region, a federal judge wants the Trump administration to explain why a 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported, and Virginia Giuffre, a key figure in th…

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How NIH staffing cuts may delay a promising cancer treatment’s implementation 6:19

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Earlier in April, doctors at the National Institutes of Health made a promising step in the fight against cancer, announcing an immunotherapy treatment was able to shrink gastrointestinal tumors for about a quarter of patients. But NIH staffing shortages, layoffs and cuts are threatening to delay the rollout of this promising development. William B…

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Coral bleaching is affecting nearly all the world’s reefs, new NOAA report says 3:22

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Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are posing a grave threat to the future of the world’s reefs. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Judge charged with obstructing immigration agents, escalating Trump’s fight with judiciary 6:55

6d ago6:55

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The Trump administration escalated its battle with the judiciary and local authorities over the president's deportation agenda. FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstructing immigration agents as they attempted to arrest an undocumented migrant at a courthouse. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports…

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News Wrap: U.S. envoy meets with Putin for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine 4:16

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In our news wrap Friday, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff sat down with Vladimir Putin for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire across the border of Kashmir, Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and George Santos was sentenced to se…

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Vatican readies for Francis’ funeral and potentially polarizing papal conclave 6:45

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At the Vatican, a last chance for the faithful to view Pope Francis in his casket before his funeral on Saturday. More than a quarter-million people over three days of public viewing processed by Francis, resting in a simple wood coffin. Fifty-four Heads of state, including President Trump, will attend the service in St. Peter's Basilica. Special c…

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How U.S. business leaders are shifting plans amid tariffs and uncertainty 7:25

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With tariffs in effect around the world, corporate leaders are raising concerns about the uncertainty already created. Many are now asking the White House to reconsider new tariffs that are set to come into play next month. The CEOs of Walmart and Target reportedly warned President Trump there could be empty shelves within weeks. Amna Nawaz discuss…

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‘Food is not political,’ WFP head says as U.S. cuts aid and Israel blocks help to Gaza 7:39

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The World Food Programme says it has delivered the last of its food in Gaza and warned the kitchens it has been supporting would run out of food in days. Nick Schifrin spoke with Executive Director Cindy McCain who says a lack of funding has forced WFP to cut 30 percent of its staff as it faces unprecedented challenges in feeding the hungry in Hait…

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s reaction to public pressure 9:32

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Trump administration walking back decisions on trade and student visas amid public pressure, the FBI arresting a judge in Wisconsin and dysfunction at the Pentagon. PBS News is supported by - ht…

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Political cartoonists on navigating a changing media landscape 7:56

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"A picture is worth a thousand words." It's a well-worn phrase but there is special resonance when applied to editorial cartoons, a centuries-old tradition that is evolving as the media landscape itself does. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown takes a closer look for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy an…

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Russian attacks on Kyiv complicate U.S. efforts to end war in Ukraine 3:14

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Russia pounded Kyiv overnight in one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Officials there say nine people were killed and more than 70 others injured. It comes at a pivotal moment in the war. The U.S. proposed a peace deal Wednesday and has threatened to pull the plug on talks if both sides don’t reach an agreement soo…

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News Wrap: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow ban on trans service members 5:21

7d ago5:21

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In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to ban transgender service members as legal challenges play out, a federal judge has ordered the administration to bring back another man who was deported to El Salvador and the president insisted his administration is in active trade negotiations with…

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Hegseth reportedly has unsecured internet line in Pentagon office for Signal 4:38

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Pressure is building on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Washington Post first reported and the News Hour confirmed that Hegseth had the unclassified messaging app Signal installed on a computer in his Pentagon office. All of this is unfolding as chaos is mounting at the Pentagon with the firings of top Hegseth aides. Geoff Bennett discussed mor…

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How lawmakers are responding to frustrated constituents at town halls 5:20

7d ago5:20

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This week marks the end of Congress’s longest break from Washington since President Trump re-entered the White House. For most lawmakers, that has meant more time with constituents. And for some, aggressive questioning at town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports on the past week’s interactions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/abo…

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Russian-born Harvard researcher describes detention at ICE facility and deportation fears 7:13

7d ago7:13

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Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist at Harvard Medical School, has been detained by ICE since February. She was arrested as she returned to Boston with frog embryo samples. The government says she knowingly failed to declare them. Petrova's visa was revoked and she is flagged for deportation. Geoff Bennett spoke with her via video call from the fa…

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What the new FDA commissioner says about possible restrictions on abortion medication 2:02

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Many conservatives want the FDA to impose tighter restrictions on mifepristone and misoprostol, which can be delivered by mail. The medication accounted for 63 percent of U.S. abortions in 2023. Amna Nawaz spoke with the new FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, about what the agency may do. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/abo…

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The benefits and financial toll of rebuilding America’s aluminum industry 8:36

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The central economic focus of President Trump's second term so far has been tariffs. Over the past few months, the president has levied - and also paused - taxes on imports from all over the world. Some have taken effect, including his tariffs on aluminum. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at those and what kind of impact they may have on m…

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Utility assistance frozen after Trump administration fires program’s staff 5:09

7d ago5:09

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Money for heating and cooling assistance for those in need is on the line. As part of the cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Trump administration reportedly fired the staff that runs the Low-Income Home Energy Program. Congress already approved funds for the program but with the staff gone, the allocated money is frozen. Amna …

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Religious directives at Catholic hospitals complicate emergency care for pregnant women 9:12

7d ago9:12

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For decades, Catholic leaders in the U.S. have placed restrictions on certain reproductive health services at Catholic-run hospitals. But as abortion is becoming harder to access nationwide, there’s a new spotlight on care at these facilities. Special correspondent Sarah Varney traveled to Eureka, California, to meet one woman who ran into the limi…

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What the U.S. is offering and demanding in latest Ukraine ceasefire proposal 6:04

8d ago6:04

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It was a pivotal day of diplomacy and declarations for the future of the war in Ukraine, now mired in its fourth year. Ukrainian and American officials convened in London in what had been billed as a make-or-break meeting. Ukraine demanded a ceasefire before it would agree to any concessions, while President Trump aimed his fire at Ukrainian Presid…

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Mourners crowd Vatican to honor Pope Francis and say farewell 5:10

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Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis' casket was brought for three days of viewing. The pontiff, who died Monday at age 88, will be celebrated this Saturday in an elaborate funeral mass. Mourners came from all corners of the world. Some were compelled by pilgrimage, others to witness a snapshot in time of the 2000-year-old Catho…

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