Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/december-25-2025-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, torrential rains inundate California, causing destructive floods and mudslides. Author Irin Carmon joins the News Hour’s podcast to talk about her new book on how women are navigating post-Roe America. Plus, as children open presents from that special visitor from the North Pole, we look at how Santa Claus has evolved over the centuries. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Torrential rains drench Southern California with more storms on the way 3 min News Wrap: Zelenskyy says he had 'good conversation' with U.S. negotiators on peace plan 4 min Irin Carmon joins Amna Nawaz for our 'Settle In' podcast 5 min How the character and traditions of Santa Claus evolved over centuries 6 min A Brief But Spectacular take on putting the pieces back together 4 min The Rockettes celebrate 100 years as a holiday season favorite 4 min