PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 1, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Thursday on the News Hour, dozens are killed in what Swiss leaders call one of the worst tragedies in their history. As wealth becomes more concentrated among the richest Americans, how a new class of billionaires is seeking outsized political influence. Plus, why even those who aren’t sports fans should pay attention as college football teams are about to enter another wild phase.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Fire at Swiss bar during New Year’s kills about 40

News Wrap: Zohran Mamdani takes office as New York’s mayor

New class of billionaires solidify outsized influence

Player pay, transfers put college sports in new territory

National Geographic explorer on his walk around the globe

Damola Adamolekun joins Geoff Bennett on ‘Settle In’

What Hygge can teach Americans about comfort and happiness

Why it’s getting harder to find a new car under $25,000

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00:00 – Intro
02:29 – New Year Fire
05:08 – News Wrap
09:45 – Billionaires & Politics
17:13 – Paid to Play
23:52 – Walking Man
31:15 – Settle In
34:55 – Finding Hygge
40:50 – Temple Grandin
50:35 – Car Costs
55:27 – Goodnight