PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 7, 2025
Thursday on the News Hour, the global economy reacts as steep U.S. tariffs against nearly 100 countries take effect. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals that Israel now intends to take over all of Gaza. Plus, we report from Louisiana, where patients and the health care providers that rely on Medicaid are bracing for the impact of new requirements.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
As tariffs kick in, economist flags recession warning signs
https://youtu.be/tcmVvCLm7wc
News Wrap: Netanyahu aims to reoccupy all of Gaza militarily
https://youtu.be/cKKFzuHj0S8
Mideast experts analyze risks as Israel considers occupation
https://youtu.be/uqYAL-RA84Y
GOP Rep. Lawler calls for redistricting battles to end
https://youtu.be/gCtBJjInKQ0
Medicaid reliance places Louisiana on frontlines of cuts
https://youtu.be/z4Q3iTHUtwo
A look at Trump's legal power as he threatens DC takeover
https://youtu.be/L96L3uSDolI
New book 'Joy Goddess' reveals A’Lelia Walker's influence
https://youtu.be/MDoXpzNtqnM
A Brief But Spectacular take on intergenerational community
https://youtu.be/GGBLO1vMxjs
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00:00 - Intro
02:29 - Trump’s Tariffs
08:19 - News Wrap
15:20 - War in the Holy Land
25:08 - Dividing Lines
31:04 - Medicaid Cuts
36:28 - Takeover Threat
42:31 - “Joy Goddess”
51:10 - Brief but Spectacular
55:14 - Goodnight
