PBS News Hour full episode, April 22, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Tuesday on the News Hour, economic forecasts increasingly show the president’s harsh tariffs having a major global impact. The Vatican makes arrangements for the funeral of Pope Francis as speculation over his successor intensifies. Plus, the Supreme Court hears a potential landmark case regarding religious rights and public school curriculum.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Economic forecasts show global impact of Trump tariffs

Vatican plans for Francis’ funeral amid conclave speculation

News Wrap: Hegseth threatens criminal prosecution over leaks

Supreme Court hears school curriculum, parental rights case

Foreign policy experts on Trump’s student activist crackdown

Student loan collections to resume for borrowers in default

‘Love, Queenie’ chronicles life of actress Merle Oberon

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00:00 – Intro
02:26 – State of the Economy
10:19 – Pope Francis 1936-2025
16:52 – News Wrap
24:23 – Opting Out
31:42 – Foreign Students
40:28 – Student Debt
46:59 – Love, Queenie
53:54 – Online + Goodnight