Overview
Series synopsis
Compass Points from PBS News is an American news television series that premiered on PBS on January 18, 2026. It stars Nick Schifrin.
Experts analyze prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world.
Premise
Experts analyze prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nick Schifrin as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Victoria Coates as Self
- Kori Schake as Self
- Jennifer Kavanagh as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | January 18, 2026 | May 3, 2026 |
Season 1 preview
16 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 18, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 25, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 1, 2026 |
Production
Genres
News
Country
US
Original language
en
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 18, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 22, 2026 |
| Runtime | 27 minutes |
| Status | continue |