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PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 28, 2015

Season 2016 Episode 280 | 54m 27s

Thursday on the NewsHour, the World Health Organization considers issuing an emergency over the fast-spreading Zika virus. Also: An American freed from Iranian prison describes his ordeal, a Republican debate without Trump, how ethanol may fuel Iowa voters, why the U.S. economy’s best days may be over, remembering the Challenger disaster, why radio will never die and two girls who love to build.

Aired: 01/27/16 | Expires: 02/27/16
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
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