PBS News Hour full episode, July 30, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, a massive earthquake off Russia’s coast triggers tsunami warnings across the Pacific Rim. The economy grows more than expected despite continuing concern over President Trump’s trade wars. Plus, a look at pronatalism, the growing movement encouraging families to have more children.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Hawaii avoids major damage after quake triggers tsunami

News Wrap: Israeli strikes, gunfire kill at least 46 in Gaza

Economy grows more than expected despite trade war concerns

Louisiana braces for impact of Medicaid cuts

Colorado AG on why the state is suing a deputy who aided ICE

Simple lifestyle changes that could help prevent dementia

Pronatalism movement encourages people to have more babies

Dog Lady’s Brief But Spectacular take on Rethinking Rescue

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00:00 – Intro
01:53 – Tsunami Risks
06:09 – News Wrap
15:16 – State of the Economy
22:49 – Medicaid Cuts
26:58 – Trump Agenda: Immigration
35:25 – Preventing Dementia
42:02 – Pronatalism
51:40 – Brief But Spectacular
55:11 – Goodnight