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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's decision to strike Iran

Season 2026 Episode 51 | 10m 29s

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the U.S. war on Iran and President Trump's decision to launch those attacks and the jobs report adding to economic uncertainty in the U.S.

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March 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
News Wrap: U.S. could start refunding invalidated tariffs in 45 days
Americans stranded abroad as Iran war erupted describe struggle to return home
DOJ releases Epstein files containing sexual assault allegations against Trump
New documentary 'Immutable' follows student debate team as they find their voices
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as war on Iran enters new phase
Iran receiving intelligence support from Russia, officials say
U.S. economy shows signs of strain as Iran war brings more uncertainty
Iranian drone, missile attacks on Gulf nations risk pulling more countries into war
As U.S.-Israeli strikes intensify, Iran says it's no longer looking to negotiate