Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/december-15-2022-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Thursday on the NewsHour... Thursday on the NewsHour, the commander of the United States Navy in the Pacific discusses rising tensions with China and an uncertain future in the region. The White House warns of increased infections from RSV, flu, and COVID that are straining hospitals. Plus, a new poll shows Americans want congressional cooperation but expect gridlock. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode News Wrap: Three killed by tornadoes in Louisiana, including mother and child 5 min Indo-Pacific Commander discusses rising tensions with China, future of the region 10 min Winter surge in infections from RSV, flu, and COVID straining U.S. hospitals 10 min U.S. pledges more support and investment at summit of African nations 7 min Poll shows Americans want congressional cooperation, but expect gridlock 6 min New Broadway musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ explores Neil Diamond’s life and career 6 min Literary critics give their takes on the best of books of 2022 8 min