PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 2, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if the regime cracks down on protests sparked by economic turmoil. Amid canceled performances and plummeting ticket sales at the now-renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, we have an exclusive interview with the man Trump picked to lead the institution. Plus, why this flu season is so bad and what you can do to protect yourself.

WATCH TODAY'S SEGMENTS

Trump threatens to intervene if Iran kills protesters

https://youtu.be/jwPz6XSqMuY

News Wrap: Investigators say sparklers started deadly fire

https://youtu.be/w4z0kutFaCc

Kennedy Center faces cancellations after Trump's name added

https://youtu.be/AcWuviG0ckQ

Grenell defends Trump's Kennedy Center takeover

https://youtu.be/U0Y1kKh5I0k

Why the flu season is bad and how you can protect yourself

https://youtu.be/UoM0-jOiMvw

Brooks and Capehart on chances of peace in Ukraine

https://youtu.be/qM28aLYyyqI

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00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Iran Protests

10:46 - News Wrap

16:30 - Performances Canceled

23:21 - Grenell defends Trump's Kennedy Center takeover

34:35 - Combating the Flu

42:05 - Brooks & Capehart

54:28 - Goodnight