100 WVIA Way
Pittston, PA 18640

Phone: 570-826-6144
Fax: 570-655-1180

Copyright © 2025 WVIA, all rights reserved. WVIA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Congress Cut Federal Funding - Please Give Now so Programs and Services Continue
PBS News Hour

Examining the facts about birth control amid misinformation

Season 2025 Episode 203 | 7m 50s

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by influencers promoting misinformation. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on the science behind birth control for our series, The Next Frontier.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E203 | 57:46
Watch • 5:37
PBS News Hour
As immigration courts see backlog, DOJ cuts dozens of judges
As immigration courts face backlog, DOJ cuts dozens of judges
Clip: S2025 E203 | 5:37
Watch • 6:27
PBS News Hour
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on the inspiration for 'Purpose'
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on the inspiration for 'Purpose,' his Tony-winning family drama
Clip: S2025 E203 | 6:27
Watch • 8:21
PBS News Hour
Trump deflects questions as House avoids Epstein files vote
Trump deflects Epstein questions as Johnson shuts down House, avoiding vote on files
Clip: S2025 E203 | 8:21
Watch • 12:21
PBS News Hour
How tariffs on allies impact U.S. strategy to counter China
How Trump's tariffs on Asian allies impact the U.S. strategy to counter China
Clip: S2025 E203 | 12:21
Watch • 5:58
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: UN says 1,000 Gazans seeking aid killed since May
News Wrap: UN says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May
Clip: S2025 E203 | 5:58
Watch • 5:59
PBS News Hour
Volunteers bring relief and hope to Texas flood victims
Volunteers provide relief and restore hope for Texas flood victims
Clip: S2025 E203 | 5:59
Watch • 6:16
PBS News Hour
What new student loan rules mean for borrowers
What the new student loan rules mean for current and future borrowers
Clip: S2025 E202 | 6:16
Watch • 8:00
PBS News Hour
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on interest in the Epstein case
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the public response to Trump's handling of the Epstein case
Clip: S2025 E202 | 8:00
Watch • 9:35
PBS News Hour
After Roe, pro-life activists take aim at birth control
After fall of Roe, anti-abortion activists take aim at birth control
Clip: S2025 E202 | 9:35
Latest Episodes
All
  • All
  • 2025
  • PBS News Hour Season 2024
  • PBS News Hour Season 2023
  • PBS News Hour Season 2022
  • PBS News Hour Season 2021
  • PBS News Hour Season 2020
  • PBS News Hour Season 2019
  • PBS News Hour Season 2018
  • PBS News Hour Season 2017
  • PBS News Hour Season 2016
  • PBS News Hour Season 2015
  • PBS News Hour Season 2014
  • PBS News Hour Season 2013
  • PBS News Hour Season 2012
  • PBS News Hour Season 2011
  • PBS News Hour Season 2010
  • PBS News Hour Season 2009
  • PBS News Hour Season 2008
  • PBS News Hour Season 2007
  • PBS News Hour Season 2006
  • PBS News Hour Season 2005
  • PBS News Hour Season 2004
  • PBS News Hour Season 2003
  • PBS News Hour Season 2001
  • PBS News Hour Season 1999
  • PBS News Hour Season 1997
  • PBS News Hour Season 1991
  • PBS News Hour Season 1987
  • PBS News Hour Season 1985
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E203 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E202 | 57:46
Watch • 26:44
PBS News Hour
July 20, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
July 20, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E201 | 26:44
Watch • 26:45
PBS News Hour
July 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
July 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E200 | 26:45
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E199 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E198 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E197 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E196 | 57:46
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E195 | 57:46
Watch • 26:45
PBS News Hour
July 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
July 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E194 | 26:45