Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/august-19-2025-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tuesday on the News Hour... Tuesday on the News Hour, the White House pushes Russia for direct talks with Ukraine, but signs of compromise are still elusive. A look at competing claims from the Trump administration and D.C. city leaders about crime levels. Plus, at the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters face frontline dangers, including toxic smoke, with little to no protection. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Putin ‘won’t give up on trying to destroy’ us, Ukraine’s former foreign minister warns 8 min News Wrap: Trump administration revokes security clearances of current, former officials 6 min A look at D.C. crime stats as Trump and city leaders offer competing claims 9 min The climate and market factors driving beef prices to record highs 8 min Why firefighters are facing toxic smoke with little to no protection 6 min Russian propaganda finds sympathetic ears among U.S. religious right 7 min ‘Baldwin: A Love Story’ frames James Baldwin’s life through the lens of his relationships 7 min