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January 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2026 Episode 1 | 57m 46s

Thursday on the News Hour, dozens are killed in what Swiss leaders call one of the worst tragedies in their history. As wealth becomes more concentrated among the richest Americans, how a new class of billionaires is seeking outsized political influence. Plus, why even those who aren't sports fans should pay attention as college football teams are about to enter another wild phase.

Aired: 12/31/25 | Expires: 01/31/26
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.
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