PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 20, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, NATO leaders plan what role U.S. and European forces could play in the future defense of Ukraine. The American Academy of Pediatrics releases new vaccine recommendations that diverge from CDC guidelines. Plus, the challenge of making Florida communities more resilient to climate change amid potential federal funding cuts.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
As Russia wages war, NATO plans Ukraine’s future defense

Expert analyzes difficulties of Ukraine security guarantees

News Wrap: Texas closer to approving new congressional maps

Why the AAP is diverging from CDC vaccine guidelines

How marijuana reclassification could impact users, research

Florida’s climate tech sector faces uncertainty after cuts

As vouchers expand, public districts fighting to hold on

Scholar responds to Trump’s efforts to reframe U.S. history

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00:00 – Intro
01:52 – As Russia wages war, NATO plans Ukraine’s future defense
05:04 – Expert analyzes difficulties of Ukraine security guarantees
10:55 – News Wrap
19:30 – Diverging Guidance
25:27 – Rethinking Marijuana
31:58 – Tipping Point
40:38 – School Choice
47:26 – Rewriting History
54:38 – Online + Goodnight