PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 7, 2025

Thursday on the News Hour, the global economy reacts as steep U.S. tariffs against nearly 100 countries take effect. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals that Israel now intends to take over all of Gaza. Plus, we report from Louisiana, where patients and the health care providers that rely on Medicaid are bracing for the impact of new requirements.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
As tariffs kick in, economist flags recession warning signs
   • As Trump's tariffs kick in, economist brea...  
News Wrap: Netanyahu aims to reoccupy all of Gaza militarily
   • News Wrap: Netanyahu says Israel aims to r...  
Mideast experts analyze risks as Israel considers occupation
   • Mideast experts analyze consequences as Is...  
GOP Rep. Lawler calls for redistricting battles to end
   • 'Mutually assured destruction': GOP Rep. L...  
Medicaid reliance places Louisiana on frontlines of cuts
   • Louisiana’s high Medicaid reliance places ...  
A look at Trump's legal power as he threatens DC takeover
   • A look at Trump's legal authority over DC ...  
New book 'Joy Goddess' reveals A’Lelia Walker's influence
   • New book 'Joy Goddess' reveals how A’Lelia...  
A Brief But Spectacular take on intergenerational community
   • A Brief But Spectacular take on the power ...  

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00:00 - Intro
02:29 - Trump’s Tariffs
08:19 - News Wrap
15:20 - War in the Holy Land
25:08 - Dividing Lines
31:04 - Medicaid Cuts
36:28 - Takeover Threat
42:31 - “Joy Goddess”
51:10 - Brief but Spectacular
55:14 - Goodnight