PBS News Hour full episode, Sept. 30, 2026

Wednesday on the News hour, an alleged attempt to intentionally crash a plane flying to Israel is thwarted. The last U.S. troops withdraw from Iraq more than two decades after the start of the American-led war. Plus, journalist Evan Gershkovich on his imprisonment in Russia and his recovery two years after his release.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Passengers describe stopping alleged attempt to crash flight
https://youtu.be/p6Rt7yfQOt4 
News Wrap: Watchdog finds no criminal activity by Powell
https://youtu.be/fBB879U5vqY 
Former diplomats assess U.S. withdrawal from Iraq 
https://youtu.be/_YY-TXTlMiY 
Gershkovich reflects on arrest in Russia and rebuilding life
https://youtu.be/2Tmp4F5RhiU 
Is the American Dream achievable for younger generations?
https://youtu.be/dCiUBk511cI 
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on depolarizing a fractured nation
https://youtu.be/WQr474YvW3E

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00:00 - INTRO
02:40 - Disaster Averted
08:50 - News Wrap
14:49 - Iraq Withdrawal
25:07 - Freed from Russia
36:00 - Crossroads 250
46:10 - One on One
53:59 - Goodnight