Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/october-21-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wednesday on the News Hour... Wednesday on the News Hour, Russia releases an imprisoned American and agrees to resume negotiations to end its war in Ukraine. How Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has gained such power over U.S. security interests. Plus, abortion rights are on the ballot in Idaho, where the state's near-total ban has dramatically reshaped reproductive health care. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Former GOP governor David Beasley says Trump's 'demeaning' rhetoric pushed him from party 6 min Investigation finds hundreds of U.S. citizens detained by ICE 7 min A look at the major state ballot measures voters will decide in the midterms 5 min How Idaho's abortion ban reshaped reproductive care and fueled a fight for change 9 min Democratic and GOP strategists on the deeply personal attack ad in Ohio 7 min News Wrap: Cybersecurity threat prompts scramble to protect websites around the world 7 min How Elon Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests 8 min American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin 3 min