PBS News Hour full episode, Oct. 21, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, Russia releases an imprisoned American and agrees to resume negotiations to end its war in Ukraine. How Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has gained such power over U.S. security interests. Plus, abortion rights are on the ballot in Idaho, where the state's near-total ban has dramatically reshaped reproductive health care. WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: Russia frees American prisoner as Witkoff meets with Putin How Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests News Wrap: Vulnerability prompts race to protect websites Democratic, GOP strategists on personal attack ad in Ohio How Idaho's abortion ban reshaped rep (Source: PBS NewsHour | Region: Kyiv, Ukraine)