PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 2, 2025

Thursday on the News Hour, the FBI now says the New Orleans attacker acted alone but was inspired by ISIS, we look into his path to radicalization. Examining the complex legacy of President Biden's 50 years in public office as he prepares to leave the White House. Plus, two-year colleges try to fill a shortage of manufacturing jobs by showing how the field isn't what it used to be. WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:  FBI says New Orleans attacker was inspired by ISIS    • FBI says New Orleans attacker acted a...   Police say Green Beret drove truck that exploded at hotel    • Investigators say Army Green Beret dr...   What leads veterans or service members to extremism?    • What inspires veterans or service mem...   News Wrap: At least 40 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza    • News Wrap: At least 40 killed in Isra...   Biden's legacy as 50 years in public office comes to an end    • Biden's legacy as 50 years in public ...   Community colleges gear up to train manufacturing workers    • Community colleges gear up to train w...   Physician outlines weight loss drug effectiveness, downsides    • As weight loss drug demand soars, phy...   Barnes and Noble makes a comeback with new philosophy    • How Barnes and Noble made a comeback ...   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. 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 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - New Orleans Attack 09:57 - Las Vegas Explosion 14:12 - The Extremist Mindset 19:05 - News Wrap 25:55 - Biden’s Legacy 34:49 - Forging Tomorrow 41:38 - Weight Loss Drugs 47:41 - The Business of Books