Reshma Saujani discusses her new documentary, "No Country for Mothers."
Adam Schiff
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024, after two decades of service in the House of Representatives. He serves on the Agriculture, Judiciary, Small Business and Environment and Public Works Committees, and is a member of the Senate National Security Working Group.
SCHEDULED APPEARANCES
Tom McTague; Josh Fox; Reshma Saujani; JR
News Wrap: Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in Etan Patz case
Plagued by algae and peeling paint, Reflecting Pool set to undergo more repairs
The scientist and his family tracking melting glaciers for nearly half a century
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on new rifts between Trump and GOP leaders over Iran
New Justice Department memo questions decades of protections for people with disabilities
Music industry titan Clive Davis, who turned artists into stars across genres, dies at 94
Remembering the legacy of Alan Greenspan, 'maestro' of the U.S. economy
Starmer resigns as UK’s prime minister, succumbing to political pressure
Vance touts progress in Iran talks as U.S. temporarily lifts oil sanctions
Two views on what the latest Iran talks mean for Lebanon and regional conflict
June 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Snohomish County’s Civic Assembly “reminds people who aren’t politicians that their opinions matter”
An unforgettable journey of the majestic Colorado River and the urgent fight to protect its future.
An unforgettable journey of the majestic Colorado River and the urgent fight to protect its future.
A light meter reveals just how dark Durango's night sky really is.
Tessa Peake-Jones, AKA Mrs. C., gives a special, behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic vicarage.
Reeling from his mother’s departure, Alphy drowns his sorrows until a case forces him back to work.
Elvira (Lisette Oropesa) performs “Qui la voce sua soave” in "I Puritani."
Leonard and Geordie are worried about Alphy.
Susan Saulny uncovers a decades-old family secret and unpacks its impact on her family.
Annalena Baerbock
Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s record-low economic approval rating
Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire as deadly fighting threatens U.S.-Iran deal
Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk
Former U.S. envoy outlines challenges in next phase of Iran negotiations
News Wrap: UK's Starmer says he will not 'walk away' amid threat to leadership
How the Obama Presidential Center offers a new vision for presidential legacies
Derrick Adams celebrates the joy of the Black American experience through art
U.S. advances to World Cup knockout round after win against Australia
How Iran benefits from Trump's deal and what's next
Is the world more dangerous after the Iran war?
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 19, 2026.
June 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
A monster maker, a museum’s new chapter, and filmmakers shaping Hampton Roads creativity.
Why some Russians are breaking with Putin as Ukraine war drags on
White House defends Iran agreement as U.S. lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade
News Wrap: Ukraine strikes major oil refinery near Moscow
How Americans are welcoming World Cup fans from across the globe
Critics fear new Tennessee law could cut off life-saving care for immigrant children
Trump administration's reframing of Jan. 6 reignites accountability debate
'Markets, munitions and midterms' pushed Trump to Iran deal, Michael Doran says
Injured Israeli soldier recounts experience on frontlines against Hezbollah
Andrew Lloyd Webber on the creative process behind his acclaimed musicals
Senator Raphael Warnock discusses his book "The Crooked Places Made Straight."
Danny Danon; Daniel Kurtzer; Ann Patchett; Raphael Warnock
June 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Get ready for Toy Story 5, in theaters June 19, 2026.
Actor Tyler James Williams talks about his acting process and what drives his work.
MOCA celebrates its past and embraces a new future with the opening of its new home.
Randomly selected county residents deliberated on AI use and came up with policy recommendations.
Mayne says the Seahawks have great momentum, and to just let him know when the Sonics are back.
Austin African American Book Festival Founder Dr. Rosalind Oliphant talks about the 2026 festival.
As we mark Juneteenth, hear from those who’ve shaped and safeguarded Austin’s Black history.
Vogue, AI, and identity collide as an artist creates an exhibition honoring Black and queer culture.
Watch a tour of the historic Owl Club building, home to an important men's social and service club.
Daniel Province is a Smithfield, VA teenager aspiring to be a professional makeup effects artist.
The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men
Have lax laws left the for-profit adoption industry ripe for misconduct?
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Ideas Festival

CASCADE PBS IDEAS FESTIVAL
The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is a full-day celebration of big ideas and bold conversations in Seattle's historic Fremont neighborhood. The event brings together live podcast recordings and television tapings from major media outlets across the country. Thousands of PBS supporters, curious minds, and emerging thought leaders have enjoyed hundreds of engaging sessions featuring politicians from across the aisle, celebrated authors, and iconic figures. Now in its ninth year, the Ideas Festival has become a can't-miss annual event where people come together to explore the issues shaping our world.



PODCASTS & TELEVISION
Each year, some of the most celebrated voices in podcasting and media make their way to Seattle to record live at the festival — productions from The Atlantic, The New Yorker, NPR, PBS, CNN, Vox, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Pushkin, Spotify, and beyond. The festival has welcomed live editions of Fresh Air, Radiolab, Revisionist History, Criminal, On the Media, The Political Scene, What a Day, The Gist, Amicus, The Weeds, Open to Debate, Decoder, Radio Atlantic, One Thing, Text Me Back, The Journal, Critics at Large, A Word, Good on Paper, Seattle Now, Your Last Meal, What Next, and more



SPEAKERS
The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival has hosted hundreds of speakers such as Jane Goodall, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Malcolm Gladwell, Nancy Pelosi, Macklemore, Judy Woodruff, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Jeff Flake, Ibram X. Kendi, Amy Klobuchar, Anthony Fauci, Monica Lewinsky, Robby Hoffman, Eddie Galude Jr., Laverne Cox, Adam Schiff, Jon Tester, Jake Tapper, Ross Douthat, Al Franken, Tonya Mosley, Eric Holder, Michael Barbaro, Carl Bernstein, Ezra Klein, Amanda Knox, Matt Damon, Dahlia Lithwick, Heather Cox Richardson, Robert Gates, Andrew Yang, and Governor Christine Todd Whitman.



MORE TO DO
Beyond the stage, the festival offers a full day of discovery. Elliott Bay Book Company sets up a pop-up bookstore stocked with titles from every speaker, and a dedicated Q&A Corner gives attendees the chance to continue the conversation one-on-one after each session. After Show Meetups invite guests to connect, and find community with fellow attendees. Food trucks, interactive installations, a happy hour, music and a live DJ round out the experience — making the Ideas Festival as much a celebration as it is a conversation.



CONNECT WITH US
Interested in learning more? Reach us at events@cascadepbs.org
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Ryan Singel
Adiel Kaplan
Adiel Kaplan works for InvestigateWest covering the 2017 Washington Legislature. She has reported locally and internationally on a range of topics, from campus sexual assault to technology.
Nick Gillespie
Editor at Large, Reason Magazine / Debate Moderator, Open to Debate
Latif Nasser
Co-Host, Radiolab (WNYC)
Jane Coaston
Host, What a Day (Crooked Media)