PBS News Hour full episode, Dec. 24, 2025

Wednesday on the News Hour, Ukraine proposes demilitarized zones in Russian-occupied areas, the latest plan for ending the nearly four-year invasion. Judy Woodruff reports from a small New Hampshire town on how the answer to nationwide political divisions may begin within our own communities. Plus, Palestinian Christians make the journey to Bethlehem, navigating Israeli checkpoints along the way.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Zelenskyy proposal for Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine
   • Zelenskyy proposes compromise for Russian-...  
News Wrap: DOJ says more Epstein documents discovered
   • News Wrap: DOJ says over a million more Ep...  
Local communities may hold the answers to national divisions
   • Why local communities may hold the answers...  
Palestinians mark Christmas in Bethlehem amid conflict
   • Palestinians mark Christmas in Bethlehem w...  
David Baldacci and wife work to counter toxic discourse
   • How author David Baldacci and his wife are...  
Why Christmas carols endure as popular music changes
   • Why Christmas carols endure as popular mus...  
'Joy to the World' performed by U.S. armed forces musicians
   • 'Joy to the World' performed by U.S. armed...  

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00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Peace Deal
06:50 - News Wrap
11:25 - Crossroads
21:41 - Christmas in Bethlehem
28:29 - Promoting Civility
36:52 - Business of Books (Encore)
43:56 - Carols Through Time
51:24 - Joy to the World
54:58 - Goodnight