August 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers a progressive primary upset in Florida, the Meta trial over addictive design features for children, and Trump’s nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA. International stories include U.S.-Canada trade talks, Israeli military investigations in Gaza, and tensions with South Korea over military drills. Additionally, Judy Woodruff joins historian Beverly Gage on a road trip exploring parallels between the Gilded Age and modern America.
Topics discussed
NewsHour intro: Florida primary, Meta trial, Gilded Age
Angie Nixon's upset win in Florida Senate primary
Florida primaries: Wasserman Schultz, Mills, and black nominees
Senate races in Alaska and South Carolina
Headlines: Trade, Gaza, Iran, Ukraine, and Moon crash
Science and markets: Cancer treatment and stock gains
Meta trial: Allegations of addictive design for children
FDA nomination: Heidi Overton and vaccine policy
Foreign policy: Trump's rhetoric on allies and Iran
Gilded Age parallels: Chicago, Pullman, and labor history
Twins Days Festival: Bonding and scientific research
Colorado River drought and new PBS series preview
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