PBS News Hour full episode, May 8, 2025
Thursday on the News Hour, the first American pope is elected to lead the Catholic Church. The United States and United Kingdom announce a trade framework that would alleviate some of the tariffs President Trump has imposed. Plus, we speak with Bill Gates about why he plans to give away virtually all of his money and close down his foundation in the next twenty years.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Pope Leo XIV becomes first American to lead Catholic Church
https://youtu.be/aqfBTR1RiUw
What Pope Leo's election means for the future of the church
https://youtu.be/LJRNT5ygR5k
U.S. pushes for de-escalation as India, Pakistan trade fire
https://youtu.be/JSlJbUJape8
News Wrap: White House asks to remove deportation protection
https://youtu.be/vjO6yWOt2Qg
The impact Trump's tariffs are having on supply chains
https://youtu.be/Xuzf7OkOg1k
What it will take to update U.S. air traffic control system
https://youtu.be/1oOlIf4qsBI
Bill Gates on why he's donating his remaining wealth
https://youtu.be/R20EPJpIKrA
A Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future
https://youtu.be/4HV5TseCjkU
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00:00 - Intro
02:48 - New Pope
05:27 - What Pope Leo's election means for the future of the church
13:24 - India-Pakistan Tensions
16:22 - News Wrap
22:39 - Trade Talks
33:55 - Air Safety
39:22 - $200 Billion Pledge
50:28 - Brief But Spectacular
54:11 - News Update
54:36 - Goodnight
