Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/january-2-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Friday on the News Hour... Friday on the News Hour, President Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if the regime cracks down on protests sparked by economic turmoil. Amid canceled performances and plummeting ticket sales at the now-renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, we have an exclusive interview with the man Trump picked to lead the institution. Plus, why this flu season is so bad and what you can do to protect yourself. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if regime continues to kill protesters 9 min News Wrap: Swiss investigators believe sparklers started deadly fire inside ski resort bar 6 min Kennedy Center faces artist cancellations, drop in ticket sales after Trump's name added 7 min 'We cannot have art institutions that lose money': Grenell defends Kennedy Center takeover 11 min Why the flu season is so bad and how you can protect yourself 7 min Brooks and Capehart on chances of Ukraine-Russia talks leading to peace in 2026 12 min