PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 2, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Thursday on the News Hour, the FBI now says the New Orleans attacker acted alone but was inspired by ISIS, we look into his path to radicalization. Examining the complex legacy of President Biden’s 50 years in public office as he prepares to leave the White House. Plus, two-year colleges try to fill a shortage of manufacturing jobs by showing how the field isn’t what it used to be.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: 
FBI says New Orleans attacker was inspired by ISIS

Police say Green Beret drove truck that exploded at hotel

What leads veterans or service members to extremism?

News Wrap: At least 40 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Biden’s legacy as 50 years in public office comes to an end

Community colleges gear up to train manufacturing workers

Physician outlines weight loss drug effectiveness, downsides

Barnes and Noble makes a comeback with new philosophy

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00:00 – Introduction
01:46 – New Orleans Attack
09:57 – Las Vegas Explosion
14:12 – The Extremist Mindset
19:05 – News Wrap
25:55 – Biden’s Legacy
34:49 – Forging Tomorrow
41:38 – Weight Loss Drugs
47:41 – The Business of Books