Episodios

  • U.S. begins Strait of Hormuz naval blockade after Iran peace talks fail

    U.S. begins Strait of Hormuz naval blockade after Iran peace talks fail
    Apr 13 2026
    The U.S. began a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday, less than two days after a first effort at peace talks between the Americans and Iran failed in Pakistan. 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
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    5 m
  • Mideast experts discuss how the U.S. blockade could pressure the Iranian regime

    Mideast experts discuss how the U.S. blockade could pressure the Iranian regime
    Apr 13 2026
    For perspective on the situation with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was born and raised in Iran and is now at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    9 m
  • How Hungary's vote to oust Viktor Orbán could have global implications

    How Hungary's vote to oust Viktor Orbán could have global implications
    Apr 13 2026
    The incoming prime minister of Hungary struck a hopeful tone on Monday. Peter Magyar called for a swift transition of power and began to chart an ambitious course to reverse central pillars of Viktor Orbán's rule. Stephanie Sy discussed how the results could reverberate around the globe with Kim Lane Scheppele, a professor at Princeton University who lived and worked in Hungary. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    10 m
  • Can the U.S. and Iran turn the temporary ceasefire into long-term peace?

    Can the U.S. and Iran turn the temporary ceasefire into long-term peace?
    Apr 10 2026
    President Trump finds an off-ramp to the five-week war in Iran, but at what cost? He began the week threatening Iran's "whole civilization." But when Pakistan presented a plan to temporarily halt hostilities, Trump embraced it. Can the U.S. and Iran make a long-term deal? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Danielle Pletka, Dana Stroul, Ray Takeyh and Alex Vatanka. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    24 m
  • Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran to end war

    Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran to end war
    Apr 10 2026
    Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan where he's set to meet Iranian officials in a bid to end the nearly six-week U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The demands are steep, trust is thin, and President Trump said he's unsure he'll support further talks after this round. In Lebanon, residents are still digging out from this week's Israeli strikes. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 m
  • Hungarian election could end Orbán's grip on power and alter Europe's political landscape

    Hungarian election could end Orbán's grip on power and alter Europe's political landscape
    Apr 10 2026
    Hungarians will go to the polls this Sunday in one of the most closely watched elections this year. Longtime Prime Minister Victor Orbán, an ally of both President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, is facing the most serious challenge to his 16 years in office. As Lisa Desjardins reports, the White House also has a lot riding on Hungary's vote. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    10 m
  • How Palestinian Christians marked Easter against the backdrop of war

    How Palestinian Christians marked Easter against the backdrop of war
    Apr 10 2026
    Holy sites in Jerusalem are open again after being largely closed for 40 days during the war in Iran. Producer Karl Bostic and Nick Schifrin visit Palestinian Christians who weren't able to access their holiest sites during their holiest days. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 m
  • Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce

    Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce
    Apr 9 2026
    Israel agreed to negotiations with Lebanon as its continued strikes are jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. It comes as American and Iranian diplomats are set to meet in Pakistan, but a wide gulf of trust and lack of clarity threatens this possible end to five-plus weeks of fighting. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 m