PBS News Hour Live: Supreme Court Climate Case, Plague Scare, GLP-1 Series Launch

Watch the PBS News Hour live episode from Monday, October 5, 2026, as the Supreme Court kicks off a new term with arguments on whether energy companies can be held liable for climate change. The case could have major implications for environmental law and corporate responsibility. Also in this episode, a technician at a Russian lab dies of what is suspected to be pneumonic plague, putting health officials around the world on alert. The incident raises concerns about biosafety and the potential for outbreaks. Plus, PBS News Hour launches a deep-dive into GLP-1s, the weight-loss drugs that have exploded in popularity. The series will examine the science, the benefits, and the questions surrounding these medications. The episode also includes a news wrap and other segments covering the day’s most important stories.