Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/october-8-2026-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, Hurricane Isaias intensifies as it approaches the Gulf Coast, prompting evacuations in multiple states. After Christa Pike's botched execution, a look at what went wrong in the case that's renewed the debate over capital punishment. Plus, how weight-loss drugs are influencing cultural views on obesity. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode AI startup touts new possibilities for video creators, but concerns remain 7 min New documentary traces Elon Musk's rise and embrace of right-wing politics 8 min How GLP-1s are reshaping cultural views on body image 9 min Democrats are betting on pastors and ministers in the midterms 5 min Netanyahu's handling of Oct. 7 emerges as key issue in Israeli election 6 min Botched execution reignites debate surrounding death penalty 6 min News Wrap: Judge extends White House access for news outlets 7 min Gulf Coast prepares for landfall as Hurricane Isaias gains power 4 min