WQLN PBS NPR
8425 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509

Phone
(814) 864-3001

© 2025 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

Half-century of iron rule ends as rebels seize Syria

Season 2024 Episode 344 | 8m 24s

For more than half a century, Syria had been ruled with an iron fist by the Assad regime. It all came to an end this weekend with lightning speed, as rebels took control of the capital city of Damascus, and with it, the country. What lies ahead now for Syria and the Middle East is an open question. Hassan Hassan, founder and editor in chief of New Lines magazine, joins John Yang to discuss.

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 • 26:45
PBS Newshour
October 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E299 | 26:45
Watch • 26:45
PBS Newshour
October 25, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 25, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E298 | 26:45
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
October 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E297 | 57:46
Watch • 56:42
PBS Newshour
October 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E296 | 56:42
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
October 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E295 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
October 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E294 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
October 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E293 | 57:46
Watch • 26:44
PBS Newshour
October 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E292 | 26:44
Watch • 26:44
PBS Newshour
October 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E291 | 26:44
Watch • 57:46
PBS Newshour
October 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E290 | 57:46
Extras
Watch • 6:03
PBS Newshour
Why the U.S. may be in ‘catch up’ mode in the future of war
Why some experts say the U.S. is in ‘catch up’ mode in the future of war
Clip: S2025 E299 | 6:03
Watch • 8:28
PBS Newshour
Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships
Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships later in life
Clip: S2025 E299 | 8:28
Watch • 2:38
PBS Newshour
News Wrap: 2 suspects arrested over Louvre jewels theft
News Wrap: Investigators say 2 suspects arrested over Louvre jewels theft
Clip: S2025 E299 | 2:38
Watch • 6:12
PBS Newshour
Trump kicks off Asia trip amid progress on China trade deal
Trump tries to assure Asian nations hit by U.S. tariffs amid progress on China trade deal
Clip: S2025 E299 | 6:12
Watch • 2:35
PBS Newshour
News Wrap: Melissa becomes a hurricane in the Caribbean
News Wrap: Rapidly intensifying Melissa becomes a hurricane in the Caribbean
Clip: S2025 E298 | 2:35
Watch • 7:01
PBS Newshour
Experimental treatment offers hope to chronic pain patients
Experimental treatment offers hope to people struggling with chronic pain
Clip: S2025 E298 | 7:01
Watch • 1:44
PBS Newshour
Nurse in Uganda climbs a 1,000-foot ladder to save lives
Meet the nurse in Uganda who climbs a 1,000-foot ladder to save lives
Clip: S2025 E298 | 1:44
Watch • 7:13
PBS Newshour
China launches largest crackdown on Christians in years
China’s Xi launches largest crackdown on country’s Christians in years
Clip: S2025 E298 | 7:13
Watch • 5:09
PBS Newshour
U.N. agencies rush aid into Gaza as Trump heads to Asia
U.N. agencies rush aid into Gaza as Trump starts Asia diplomacy tour
Clip: S2025 E298 | 5:09
Watch • 10:10
PBS Newshour
Brooks and Atkins Stohr on the East Wing demolition
Brooks and Atkins Stohr on the East Wing demolition
Clip: S2025 E297 | 10:10
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