PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 8, 2024

Thursday on the News Hour, former President Trump reverses course and agrees to debate Vice President Kamala Harris as she's gaining in the polls. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discusses her new book and weighs in on Democrats' chances of victory in the upcoming election. Plus, a year after fires devastated parts of Hawaii, residents are rebuilding but still see a long road ahead.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Harris continues swing state blitz as Trump agrees to debate
Harris gains in polls, changing the electoral map
NRCC chair: 'Environment is in our favor' to expand majority
News Wrap: Debby forecast to bring flooding to East Coast
Pelosi on 'The Art of Power' and confidence in Harris
A year after Maui fires, residents face long road to recover
Details emerge on plots behind Taylor Swift cancellations
Activists accuse Paris authorities of 'social cleansing'
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00:00 - Introduction
01:58 - Vote 2024
12:12 - NRCC Chair
16:57 - News Wrap
22:17 - Nancy Pelosi
34:16 - One Year Later
39:08 - Concert Threats
44:53 - Homeless in Paris
51:09 - Brief But Spectacular