Jon Meacham’s warning to those in power
Jon Meacham is hopeful about the future of America. The presidential historian and bestselling author spoke with Amna Nawaz about why he wrote his latest book, “American Struggle,” which looks back at historical texts and speeches to explore more about who we are today. They spoke about Joe Biden’s legacy, the one piece of historical text he thinks we all should read, and how he still finds hope as America marks 250 years. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok: / pbsnews X: / newshour Instagram: / newshour Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour

PBS News Hour live episode, June 3, 2026

Politics Chat, June 2, 2026

The science behind small wins

Trump Threatens Late Night TV Again, Might Be Upset We Won a Peabody & His Suspicious Health Report

How America Recovers from All This | Yale Conversations with David Brooks | Yale University

'CBS NEWS IS DEAD': Nicolle, Don Lemon, and Jim Acosta FLAME Trump admin attacks on journalism

Jon Meacham on the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union | The Russell Moore Show

Settle In with Andrew Ross Sorkin

Jon Meacham discusses his latest book in conversation with John M. Seigenthaler

Today in Politics | Explainer

PBS News Hour full episode, April 22, 2026

Patrick Radden Keefe on finding great stories

The Traveler & American Democracy with Rick Steves

Five More Questions with Stephen Kotkin: Can America Still Lead The World?

Trump White House in COMPLETE CHAOS as Cabinet IMPLODES!!!

David Ignatius on Trump, Iran, China, Russia, and the Thing That Worries Him Most

America's Book Club: Jon Meacham

Jon Meacham on America at 250: How Is the Nation Really Doing in 2026?

Chris Murphy Says America’s Biggest Crisis Isn’t What You Think

