Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/december-25-2018-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tuesday on the News Hour... Tuesday on the NewsHour, Christmas celebrations around the world cite themes of hope, peace and empathy. Plus: Can President Trump fire the Fed chair, poverty plagues Iraq’s oil-rich Basra, what's behind Kevin Spacey’s surprise social media video, a new book about people turning to religion, author Alice Stephens’ on how being adopted shaped her perspective and the military’s “Carol of the Bells.” Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode News Wrap: Tsunami death toll climbs to 429 6 min In times of turmoil, Christmas celebrations focus on empathy 2 min Does the president have legal authority to fire the Fed chair? 6 min Despite oil wealth, Iraq’s Basra plagued by broken infrastructure, poverty and violence 9 min Kevin Spacey’s social media video ‘baffled’ fans. Is he planning a comeback? 8 min Author Elaine Pagels explores why humans rely on religious belief 8 min Author Alice Stephens on reframing adoption stories 3 min How tragedy inspired this ‘Headspace’ cofounder to become a monk 1 min Military musicians sing ‘Carol of the Bells’ 4 min