WQLN PBS NPR
8425 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509

Phone
(814) 864-3001

© 2026 PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
PBS Newshour

Mideast experts weigh Iran's leverage in U.S. negotiations

Season 2026 Episode 73 | 8m 46s

As President Trump backs down from his threats against Iran's infrastructure and agrees to a two-week ceasefire, Geoff Bennett speaks 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 Democracy.

Major corporate funding for the PBS NewsHour is provided by Care.com, Consumer Cellular, and Fidelity. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Mutual of America. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Latest Episodes
Watch • 56:32
PBS Newshour
April 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
April 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E73 | 56:32
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
April 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
April 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E72 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
April 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
April 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E71 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
April 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
April 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E70 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
April 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
April 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E69 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
March 31, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
March 31, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E68 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
March 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
March 30, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E67 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
March 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
March 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E66 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
March 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
March 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E65 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
March 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
March 25, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E64 | 57:46
Extras
Watch • 6:52
PBS Newshour
TBIs become defining injury for U.S. troops post-9/11
Traumatic brain injuries become defining injury for U.S. troops in post-9/11 conflicts
Clip: S2026 E73 | 6:52
Watch • 7:57
PBS Newshour
Civilians caught in path of Israeli invasion in southern Lebanon
Civilians caught in path of Israeli invasion in Lebanon
Clip: S2026 E73 | 7:57
Watch • 9:34
PBS Newshour
Estrogen patches face shortage as more seek hormone therapy
Estrogen patches face shortage as more women seek hormone therapy
Clip: S2026 E73 | 9:34
Watch • 4:17
PBS Newshour
How Iran is reacting as Trump pulls back from threats
How Iran is reacting as Trump pulls back from threat to wipe out civilization
Clip: S2026 E73 | 4:17
Watch • 5:26
PBS Newshour
Trump backs down from threats to destroy Iran infrastructure
Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire, backs down from threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure
Clip: S2026 E73 | 5:26
Watch • 5:32
PBS Newshour
News Wrap: Vance backs Orbán in visit ahead of election
News Wrap: Vance backs Orbán in visit ahead of Hungarian elections
Clip: S2026 E73 | 5:32
Watch • 3:38
PBS Newshour
Patrick Radden Keefe joins Amna Nawaz on 'Settle In'
On 'Settle In,' Patrick Radden Keefe and Amna Nawaz discuss 'London Falling'
Clip: S2026 E73 | 3:38
Watch • 7:18
PBS Newshour
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s messaging on Iran war
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s shifting messaging on Iran war
Clip: S2026 E72 | 7:18
Watch • 8:53
PBS Newshour
Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up costs
Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs
Clip: S2026 E72 | 8:53
Watch • 6:00
PBS Newshour
Artemis crew sets distance record on mission around moon
Artemis II crew breaks distance record on mission around far side of moon
Clip: S2026 E72 | 6:00
WQLN PBS Passport
WQLN PBS Passport is a member benefit that provides you with extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming!
Learn More