Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/january-1-2026-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, dozens are killed in what Swiss leaders call one of the worst tragedies in their history. As wealth becomes more concentrated among the richest Americans, how a new class of billionaires is seeking outsized political influence. Plus, why even those who aren't sports fans should pay attention as college football teams are about to enter another wild phase. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Fire at Swiss bar during New Year's celebration kills about 40 3 min News Wrap: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledges to govern 'expansively and audaciously' 5 min How the new class of billionaires solidified outsized political influence 7 min Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory 7 min National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek on his trek around the globe on foot 7 min Damola Adamolekun joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast 3 min What the Scandinavian concept of hygge can teach Americans about comfort and happiness 6 min Why it's getting harder to find a new car under $25,000 5 min