Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/august-20-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Thursday on the News Hour... Thursday on the News Hour, the Treasury secretary tries to calm markets amid concerns about the national debt that's now passed $40 trillion. Russia launches another massive bombardment against Kyiv as Ukraine struggles with a shortage of defense missiles. Plus, Afghans who worked alongside the United States reflect on their lives under Taliban rule, five years after the American withdrawal. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode 'Right to race' laws aim to protect racetracks from noise complaints 5 min Why primary polls appear to be so inaccurate this year 6 min 5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule 10 min Ousted transgender CIA officer warns White House politics undermining U.S. intelligence 10 min War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S. Army colonel says 6 min News Wrap: USS Abraham Lincoln heading home after 9-month deployment 6 min Indiana residents frustrated amid 10-day power outage following storms 2 min Why Treasury yields are at 20-year highs – and why it matters 7 min